first, let me say that I agree with my friend from Wyoming that we must not allow bills to move forward that are not fully paid for, but this is not the case for the substitute. What we are talking about right now is the Inhofe-Boxer…

I ask unanimous consent that the following amendment be called up: Inhofe-Boxer No. 5042, as modified, with the changes at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk…

before I make a very brief comment, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate be in 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I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senate is not in a quorum call, so the Senator may proceed.

I thank the Chair. Mr. President, right now the reason there is this long wait is we are trying to get everything in place to pass a major piece of legislation, one that is quite significant. It is comparable to our Transportation bill…

this is a very significant piece of legislation. What we just now moved forward on is the managers' amendment. Senator Boxer and I are the managers. I want to, first of all, compliment her for working very hard with us and our staff. I…

I know of no further debate on this amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. If there is no further debate, the question is on agreeing to amendment No. 5042, as modified. The amendment (No. 5042), as modified, was agreed to. The PRESIDING…

I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment, as modified, is as follows: (Purpose: Of a perfecting nature) Strike titles I through…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on September 12, 2016, at 5 p.m., to hold a classified briefing entitled ``The Failed Coup in Turkey and the Future of…

we are going to have a vote here shortly, and it is going to be one of the major, significant votes. First of all, I know the occupier of the Chair is very aware of the things we have been doing in the committee called Environment and…

I ask unanimous consent that I be recognized for such time as I may consume. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now vote on these amendment en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.