Jeff Bingaman: “I also ask for a rollcall vote on Senate amendment 2259. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is in order to…”

I wouldn't be here without it.

Second, we would want a person with demonstrated managerial abilities.

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Finance be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on December 19, 2012. The PRESIDING OFFICER. With objection, it is so ordered. Committee on Foreign Relations

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on December 19, 2012. The PRESIDING OFFICER. With objection, it is so ordered. Committee on Finance