Mark Warner: “I have studied all of this very carefully. Once that question of privilege is raised, the Senate is left to their…”

“I have studied all of this very carefully. Once that question of privilege is raised, the Senate is left to their interpretation. Colleagues are clearly putting forward this amendment with the best of intentions. I said I would support the amendment in any other venue but this. It does raise it, and the House will not allow it. I can recite dozens of precedents. A year or two ago, they sent a blue slip to us on S. 4, the thrift savings accounts for sailors, soldiers, and marines. I am saying to my dear friend: Why should we take the risk, given the few legislative days left, and given all the work? It is interesting. Our committee has had 50 committee hearings and 11 markup sessions.”