my understanding of the parliamentary situation is that the ruling of the Chair is correct, that a Senator may send an amendment in the second degree. But under the underlying unanimous consent agreement on which we are operating on this…

I strongly endorse the amendment by our colleagues, both the Senator from Missouri and the Senator from Connecticut. They have carefully discussed with us the process by which they arrived at this conclusion. I must say, putting aside a…

The Senate is now in session on the bill; is that correct? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is correct. Amendment No. 2478

I think we have different perspectives. But pay is a very significant thing in every military person's life. We have to adjust. We certainly have to recognize. What you are in a sense doing, Sears has opted as an employer to do as you…

the need for a quorum call at this time is because there are a number of Senators who had to depart Capitol Hill for a meeting. Therefore, it is beyond the control of either manager. We need to keep in reserve our time on the bill. So I…

I point out, yes, the Senate has passed it, but for various reasons, conferences have not accepted it, so it is not in law today.

If I can make one comment before our distinguished colleague from Louisiana leaves the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Virginia is recognized.

I would propose to do it. I would have to check. There are three amendments, and actually the fourth is the pending amendment. I will see if he cannot possibly bring up his amendment right after the two votes.

I must say to the distinguished Presiding Officer, the war reserves stockpile for Korea, I don't know if that includes me with it or not. I did spend a period of time over there in 1951 and 1952 in the winter with the Marines. Likely I…

So I urge my colleagues we must show some restraint as we are going through a number of valid and important increments in pay and benefits for the men and women in the Armed Forces. In essence, the Chambliss amendment is an adaptation of…

Is there not a pending amendment that must be laid aside first? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is proceeding in morning business, and that will take care of it.

With his arm around you shaking you like a tree. But we are not saying that. I just thought maybe that little bit of color might remind Louisianans of his proud record in the Senate. Mr. President, this is another example of how the…

There comes a time every now and then to reflect on the past with a sense of humor. When I was a young Senator many years ago, one of the Senator's predecessors was Russell Long. His expertise was in the area of taxes. How many times, I…

I thank my partner, who has been most helpful in getting this bill passed. We are going to try and facilitate that.

it is just a matter of minutes before we start the votes. Perhaps the distinguished Senator from Georgia would like to make some explanation about the vote coming up? Amendment No. 2433

Well, I have to get my leader, I have to tell you. I know he came on and off the floor. Mr. President, the managers wish to advise the Senate that this will probably be the last rollcall vote tonight. But we will continue to debate…

I also ask for the yeas and nays on the Durbin amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. The question is on agreeing to the amendment of the Senator from Georgia. The clerk will call the…

One of the last amendments we were dealing with was on personnel issues. Anyway, the Senator from Louisiana found time to be here, given the tremendous burdens that she has in connection with the tragic suffering in her State, past…

Yes, proceeding to the Appropriations Committee, where some think all power resides in the Senate. Nevertheless, to think that the Senator found time to work on this amendment, as she has on a number of personnel issues through the…

Tomorrow, we will complete action on the Defense authorization bill. I firmly hope that, as does Senator Levin, and our respective leaders. Senators can expect votes throughout the day and tomorrow and should plan accordingly. We will…

I likewise ask to be added as a cosponsor of the amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I say to my colleague, I recall that period very well. There were times when the Nation's capital had blackouts. At that time my father was a doctor actively practicing medicine in this city, and he had to take the headlights on his car…

Let me interrupt. I want to make certain that time used during the colloquy is divided equally, that when I speak, it is charged to my time, and the Senator from New Jersey, as he speaks, the time will be charged to him; is that agreeable?

we have this vote. We are making great progress on this bill. I will be consulting with the leadership. There is a possibility we would like to continue tonight, but with regard to further rollcall votes, we will have to consult our…

I think I still have the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Virginia.