Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding cloture having been invoked, at a time to be determined by the majority leader, after consultation with the Republican leader, the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar No. 510, H.R. 5949; that the only first-degree amendments in order to the bill be the following: Leahy, Merkley, Paul, Wyden; that there be 30 minutes of debate equally divided between the proponents and opponents on each amendment; that there be up to 5 hours of debate on the bill equally divided between the proponents and opponents; that upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate proceed to vote in relation to the amendments in the order listed; that there be no amendments in order to any of the amendments prior to the votes; that upon disposition of the amendments, the bill be read a third time and the Senate proceed to vote on passage of the bill, as amended, if amended. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there objection? Mr. McCONNELL. I object. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard.”