the purpose of the unanimous consent request is simply to address the issue of class action reform, a bipartisan bill that does have support--not overwhelming but more than 60 votes of support on the floor of the Senate, but to do it in such a way that we can consider one amendment at a time--a relevant amendment on class action with the objective of taking this bill on class action, which we absolutely know will have an impact across this great country, in a positive way that addresses fairness and equity and improves the economy indirectly, but in a fairly great way creates jobs--to stay on it and be focused on it. I have offered 5 amendments on either side and then 10 amendments on either side, both with minimum wage. I would be happy to propound a request without minimum wage, if that would accommodate people. I will keep it in for now. I will propound one more request to drive home the point that we want to stay on class action with relevant amendments that can improve or modify the bill.
Editor's note · Context
Discussing class action reform and the process for considering amendments in the Senate.
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