"If we change things, as the Senator from New Mexico would propose, we would have two Houses of Representatives operated by a majority vote."
"Now, it seems to me listening to what is being proposed here is to make the Senate permanently like it has been the last 18 months where the majority had enough votes to run over the minority and pass..."
"Senator Byrd indicated in his testimony earlier this year that he thought that while there were abuses of the current rules, that the Senate could work under the current rules if the Leaders would jus..."
"The Majority Leader can bring up a motion. No motion to bring up an executive nomination requires 60 votes; it just requires 51."
"Forty-one Republicans have signed a letter saying, you know, we might filibuster this if you do not let us have some participation in making it a better bill."
"So there was no Senator holding up those 64. It was the White House, and we do know who did that."
"I would, but I will be glad, could I do it after they make their statements."
"But, under this bill, the Federal Government might decide what the premium might be."
"The concern about solvency is important."
"We ask that you once again provide funding to programs we believe are crucial for maintaining healthy and abundant bird populations throughout the United States."
"We believe the Department's actions are suitably focused on all institutions."