[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 143 (Wednesday, September 21, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Page S5913]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         CONTINUING RESOLUTION

  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, yesterday the Senate took the next step 
in allowing us to eventually pass a continuing resolution. While 
negotiations are ongoing, I want to thank colleagues on both sides for 
their cooperation in voting to proceed to the bill that will be used as 
a shell for the CR-Zika legislation. This will allow us to start work 
so that when we have an agreement, we will be able to review and debate 
it.
  We all know how important these funds are for combating Zika and 
supporting our veterans. Let's continue to work quickly so we can 
eventually pass an agreement as soon as possible.

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