I ask unanimous consent that the motion to refer be withdrawn. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

On behalf of Senators Baucus and Landrieu, I call up their substitute amendment which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid], for Mr. Baucus…

Mr. President, it is my understanding the matter before the Senate is the bill that was just announced a few minutes ago; is that correct, the small business jobs bill? The PRESIDING OFFICER. H.R. 5297 is the pending bill. Amendment No…

Madam President, following leader remarks, the Senate will turn to a period of morning business, with Senators allowed to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The majority will control the first 30 minutes, the Republicans will control the…

I have a cloture motion on the motion to concur at the desk and ask that it be stated. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The assistant…

Madam President, I would object to any further proceedings at this time. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The bill will be placed on the calendar.

Madam President, H.R. 5175 is at the desk and due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will read the title of the bill for the second time. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 5175) to amend the…

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. 4429 to Amendment No. 4428

I have an amendment to the instructions 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 4428 to amendment No…

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: At the end, insert the following: ``The provisions of this Act shall become…

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. 4404 to Amendment No. 4403

I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The text of the amendment is printed in today's Record under ``Text of Amendments.'')