On the recordJuly 27, 2017
first on the issue before us, most Democrats--the vast majority--are for repeal of the Cadillac tax. We are not for many of the other provisions being put forward. This requires the two to be tied together. We are for repealing the Cadillac tax but not harming the healthcare of millions of Americans. I want to make another point, especially to my friends, Senators McCain, Graham, Johnson, and Cassidy, who said correctly that the skinny bill was totally inadequate and they would require assurances from the House. Let me first read what Mr. Ryan said: ``If moving forward requires a conference committee, that is something the House is willing to do.'' That is not worth anything--only if moving forward is required. But I make another point that makes the case proof positive that this bill could pass and there is no assurance from the House. The House Rules Committee. There was a motion to limit the waiver of clause 6(a) of rule XIII-- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator's time has expired.
