Tom Cole: “For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Hastings), pending…”

The Senate has wasted the entire year and a half. They have not passed a single bill.

For anyone questioning this legislation, the facts are simple — it extends the government funding deadline to Dec. 4, denying any party the opportunity to manufacture leverage before elections.

We will engage where it matters, we will invest where it counts, and we will demand accountability for every dollar spent.

I hold the Democrats in the Senate most responsible, but I don’t excuse the Republicans for letting them do it.