I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum calls be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Motion to Commit With Amendment No. 4599

I have four cloture motions at the desk: on the Johanns second-degree amendment, the Nelson first-degree amendment, the substitute, and the bill. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motions having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair…

I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: In the amendment, strike ``6'' and insert ``4''. Cloture Motions

I now have a second-degree amendment at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] proposes an amendment numbered 4598 to amendment No. 4597.

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The yeas and nays were ordered. Amendment No. 4598 to Amendment No. 4597

I have an amendment to the language proposed to be stricken and ask for its consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] proposes an…

I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To repeal the expansion of information reporting requirements for…

I now ask to be reported the Bill Nelson first-degree amendment which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid], for Mr. Nelson of…

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The yeas and nays were ordered. Amendment No. 4595 to Amendment No. 4594

Mr. President, I call up the Baucus-Landrieu-Reid substitute amendment which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid], for Mr. Baucus…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that all pending amendments and the motion be withdrawn. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 4594

Mr. President, what is the pending business? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the pending business. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 5297) to create the Small Business Lending Fund Program to direct…