To be replaced until the 2030s. We have authorized continued development and replacement for this responsive leg of the triad which acts as a counterbalance to hostile icbms. I know there is concern about russias violation of the intermediate range Nuclear Force treaty, which is a foundational arms control treaty from the late 1980s. The committee has received classified briefings on the actions taken by russia, and they are indeed serious. I urge all my colleagues to request these classified briefings if they have not done so. Some have called for the u. S. To reform the developmental Testing Systems that are noncompliant with the treaty, this committee has pursued a cautious and measured approach of looking at what kinds of Research Within the confines of the treaty we can perform if called upon to counter this threat. Let me stress that i do not support withdrawing from the treaty. Our best approach is to bring the russians back into compliance. With respect to energy use, which is
Were talking out with leo shane, a capitol hill sheath the future of defense programs is the topic. Remind us of first of what the senate is up to now. What is the Defense Authorization bill . This is their big policy measure. This is in conjunction with the appropriations bill. This is for the purpose of the budget for next year. We have a military pay raise, all sorts of bonuses, equipment a wide range. Measure forthe key defense on capitol hill, ill as well as with the appropriations bill. What else does the Senate Version have in it . At 700 billion. We saw the house version thats havetly less, all of these a base Defense Budget of over 600 billion, well above what the caps on are for the fiscal 2018. One of the things that had to be resolved is how to pay for this. We havent seen anything so far. Democrats are saying, this is great exercise, but its ridiculous. Were not getting anywhere. This, wee to pass would see budget cuts across the board. Pathreally presented a here on how t
Now to the floor of the u. S. Senate here on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal savior, we thank you for the fellowship of your spirit and your consolations of love. May our lawmakers remember that you are their rock and refuge. Lord, speak peace to their hearts in these turbulent times, guiding them along the path of your wisdom. Reward their efforts with a joyful harvest, as they strive to build up and not tear down. Raise them above discord and division, helping them to Work Together to keep america strong. We are grateful for the favor you have given this nation and for surrounding us with the shield of your compassion mercy and love. Strong deliverer, accept our grateful praise. We pray in your mighty name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States o
Vote the presiding officer anyone wishing to vote or change their vote . On this vote, the yeas are 47. The noes are 51. Threefifths of the senators duly chosen and sworn the presiding officer on this vote the yeas are 47. The nays are 52. The point of order being sustained, threefifths of the senators duly chosen and sworn not having voted in the affirmative, the motion is not agreed to. Point of order is sustained and the amendment falls. A senator mr. President . The presiding officer the senator from wyoming. Mr. Enzi mr. President , i ask unanimous consent that the following amendments the presiding officer can we have order. The senator from wyoming. Mr. Enzi i ask unanimous consent that the following amendments be called up en bloc and reported by number. Paul 1298, lee 1430, paul 1277. I further ask consent that the senate now vote in relation to the kaine amendment number 1249 and that following disposition of the kaine amendment, the senate vote in relation to the above amend
Vote the presiding officer are there any senators in the chamber wishing to vote or wishing to change his or her vote . If not, the yeas are 51. The nays are 49. The concurrent resolution as amended is agreed to. Mr. Mcconnell mr. President. The presiding officer the majority leader. Mr. Mcconnell tonight we completed the first step toward replacing our broken tax code by passing a comprehensive fiscally responsible budget that will help put the federal government on a path to balance. The budget also gives us the tools we need to strengthen our economy after years of stagnation under the previous administration. We have a onceinalifetime opportunity to replace a failing tax code that holds americans back with one that actually works for them. To middleclass families across america, we have a very simple message we want to take more money out of washingtons pockets and put more in yours. Now with this budget, were on a path to delivering muchneeded relief to american individuals and fa