[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 25 (Thursday, February 25, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Page S816]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--H.R. 4691

  Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, I thank the Senator from Illinois for his 
nature this evening. I thank all of my colleagues on the other side of 
the aisle. I think we have had a nice discussion. I think we all know 
this is not about any of our lack of desire to make sure that these 
benefits are extended. I think everybody here knows this. It has been 
nice listening to some of the comments.
  Therefore, since it was out of order before, I would like to ask 
unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate 
consideration of H.R. 4891, that the amendment at the desk which offers 
a full offset be agreed to, that the bill, as amended, be read a third 
time and passed, and the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, 
and this issue will be dealt with. Every American that is looking for 
the benefits we have discussed will have those forthcoming.
  Mr. President, I ask that that be approved.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
  Mr. DURBIN. Reserving the right to object, I believe the Senator from 
Tennessee said 4891. I think the bill was 4691.
  Mr. CORKER. H.R. 4691.
  Mr. DURBIN. If the Senator would not mind repeating his unanimous 
consent, I didn't quite hear the end of it.
  Mr. CORKER. I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the 
immediate consideration of H.R. 4691 which I understand to be the 
measure that is before us, that the amendment at the desk, which I 
understand offers a full offset to pay for this, be agreed to, the 
bill, as amended, be read for a third time and passed, and the motion 
to reconsider be laid upon the table.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
  Mr. DURBIN. I object.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard.
  The Senator from Kentucky.

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