[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 49 (Thursday, March 27, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S1800]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   PROTECTING VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS AND EMERGENCY RESPONDERS ACT OF 
                   2014--MOTION TO PROCEED--Continued

  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Rhode Island.
  Mr. REED. Madam President, I wish to thank all of my colleagues for 
this very strong bipartisan vote to move a step closer to restoring 
unemployment insurance benefits for over 2 million Americans. I 
particularly wish to thank Senator Heller, whose leadership from the 
beginning has been instrumental, as well as Senator Collins, whose 
leadership, wise counsel, and thoughtful proposals have been one of the 
really strong forces sustaining our efforts throughout. I also thank 
Senator Portman, who has consistently thought about progressive changes 
for our training programs so that people are better prepared for jobs, 
as well as Senator Murkowski for her support, and Senator Kirk, both of 
them valuable contributors. I thank all of my colleagues today who came 
forward.
  This is not the end of the story, but it is an important step forward 
for over 2 million Americans who are looking desperately for work, who 
need the benefits, and who will contribute to our economy.
  With that, I yield the floor, and I note the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The bill clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Ms. MURKOWSKI. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
order for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Warren). Without objection, it is so 
ordered.

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