Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent the next amendments in order to be called up be the following: Cardin No. 706, Inhofe No. 359, Menendez No. 705, Sessions No. 614, Merkley No. 696, Roberts No. 187, Menendez No. 619, Portman No. 152; that there be no second-degree amendments in order prior to the votes in relation to any of these amendments; that notwithstanding all time having expired on the resolution there be 2 minutes equally divided prior to each vote; upon disposition of Portman No. 152, the majority have the next amendment in order; all these votes be 10 minutes; and we report them en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the amendments en bloc. The assistant bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Washington [Mrs. Murray], proposes for Mr. Cardin, amendment numbered 706; for Mr. Inhofe, amendment numbered 359; for Mr. Menendez, amendment numbered 705; for Mr. Sessions, amendment numbered 614; for Mr. Merkley, amendment numbered 696; for Mr. Roberts, amendment numbered 187; for Mr. Menendez, amendment numbered 619; for Mr. Portman, amendment numbered 152. The amendments are as follows: AMENDMENT NO.706 (Purpose: To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to ensure that any carbon emissions standards must be cost effective, based on the best available science, and benefit low-income and middle class families) At the end of title III, add the following: SEC. 3__.…”