operate in the united states of america. >> mike pence had a 47-47 tire measure to debate the spending bill, spending bills are extremely complex, majority leader mcconnell laughed at how technical this process has become. >> colleagues when an agreement is reached will receive a vote here on the senate floor. i moved to concur in the house amendment to the senate amendment to the house amendment to the senate amendment to hr 695. >> the motion is pending. >> a lot of lawmakers headed home. others remained in town, told me they are definitely going home for christmas, if there is not a speedy solution in the next couple hours, then this could drag on a wild.