On the recordJune 12, 2013
Mr. President, reserving the right to object, I am somewhat surprised at this request. How many times have we heard the Republican leader say on this floor and publicly that the new reality in the Senate is 60? So I just thought I was following the direction of the Republican leader. This is what he said. That is why we are having 60 votes on virtually everything. And with this bill--with this bill--no one can in any way suggest this bill is not important and these amendments are not important. So I care a great deal about my friend, the ranking member of this committee, but I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard to both requests.
