Jeff Bingaman: “this modification would provide that instead of the $60 million that is in the bill now for the operation of our Federal…”

“this modification would provide that instead of the $60 million that is in the bill now for the operation of our Federal courts, there would be $65 million, and that the additional funding could be used for both responding to recent Supreme Court decisions, responding to recently enacted legislation, and responding to the increased immigration-related filings in the Federal court. This is a good amendment. It is one that is important, particularly for the States where these immigration-related filings are happening. I believe this is an acceptable amendment to both sides, and I urge my colleagues to support it. I believe it can be agreed to on a voice vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there further debate on the amendment? If not, the question is on agreeing to amendment No. 483, as modified. The amendment (No. 483), as modified, was agreed to.”