Mr. Mcconnell madam president . The presiding officer the majority leader. Mr. Mcconnell i ask consent that further proceedings under the quorum call be dispensed with. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Mcconnell i move to refer the house message on h. R. 601 to the committee on appropriations with instructions to report back forthwith the presiding officer morning business is closed. Under the previous order, the senate will resume consideration of the house message to accompany h. R. 601 which the clerk will report. The clerk house message to accompany h. R. 601, an act to enhance the transparency and accelerate the impact of assistance provided under the foreign assistance act of 1961 and so forth and for other purposes. Mr. Mcconnell now, madam president , i move to refer to the house message on h. R. 601 to the committee on appropriations with instructions to report back forthwith with a paul amendment numbered 816. The presiding officer the clerk will report. The clerk