Mr. President, I send another cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture…

I now ask we proceed to a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I ask unanimous consent that it be in order for the Senate to consider en bloc the following amendments with no amendments in order to the amendments; that once the amendments have been reported by number, and modified, if applicable, the…

I ask unanimous consent that further reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To temporarily modify the allocation of geothermal…

I am now going to call up amendment No. 3417, with the understanding that Senator Isakson will be allowed to call up his amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The bill clerk read as…

I ask unanimous consent that it be modified with the changes at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so modified. The amendment, as modified, is as follows: At the end of subtitle C of title II, insert the following…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Murray amendment I offered on her behalf be the pending amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is pending.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Burris). Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 3356, as Modified

Mr. President, I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk called the roll.

I move to lay that motion on the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

Madam President, following leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the tax extenders legislation. Today, we will continue to work through the remaining amendments to the bill. Senators will be notified when votes are…

Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:39 p.m., adjourned until Friday, March…