On the recordMarch 26, 2015
one of the things the Republicans on the Budget Committee have suggested was that as soon as we finish the budget, which we hope to finish by April 15, that we could begin to look at the Budget Control Act itself. The budget resolution already provides for sequester replacement. There is a reserve fund in place for the sequester to use if the circumstances permit. Additionally this amendment would increase taxes, not to reduce the deficit but to increase spending. At a time when our national debt exceeds $18 trillion when our debt is bigger than our economy, we need to talk about cutting spending and taxes, not increasing them. On the last recorded vote for the fiscal year 2016 budget resolution, I urge my colleagues to vote no. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the Kaine amendment No. 1047, as modified.
