Political Quotes

Mr. President, all evening we have been pointing out that, with this bill, families lose and billionaires win. That is certainly put onto steroids with this amendment because this amendment would add a quarter trillion dollars directed at…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent for my intern Ellie White to have privileges of the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

Mr. President, I call up my amendment No. 1207 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Oregon [Mr. MERKLEY] proposes an…

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on adoption of the amendment. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk…