gesture, but it's not the way we should be operating in the united states of america. >> the vice president mike pence today also had to break a 47-47 tie on the measure to debate this bill in the senate and spending bills are extremely complex. both mike pence and the majority leader laughed at just how technical this process has become. >> when an agreement is reached, it will receive a vote here on the senate floor. i moved to concur on the house amendment to the senate amendment on the house amendment to the senate amendment to hr 695. [laughter] >> the motion is pending. >> after that, a lot of lawmakers headed home, some others who remain in town told me they are definitely going home for christmas, if there is not a speedy solution in the