Political Quotes

“in a moment, Senator Murray will move to suspend rule XVI and file cloture on that motion. This is an effort to move forward on the minibus and keep the appropriations process on track here in the Senate. It is unfortunate that one Member who does not represent the views of most Senators prevented us from moving forward last week, but I believe a majority of Senators want to keep moving forward. Our Republican colleagues have asked for regular order, and we have worked with them to let that happen. It was with the cooperation and guidance of Republican appropriators that we brought these three appropriations bills to the floor, and we have said we will allow amendments. In short, we are doing what our Republican colleagues have properly asked for--pursuing regular order. So I hope Senators from both sides will vote to allow the appropriations process to continue. A deep debt of gratitude and thank you for the hard work to Chair Murray, Vice Chair Collins, and appropriators on both sides of the aisle. Withdraw Motion to Commit Madam President, I withdraw my motion to commit H.R. 4366 to the Appropriations Committee. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator has that right. The motion is withdrawn. The Senator from Washington. Motion to Suspend”