The Senator from North Dakota. And I shall object, but under my reservation let me point out, as I think the Senator from Arizona pointed out, no such agreement has been reached between the majority and minority leaders on these pieces of legislation dealing with the procedures under which they will be considered. All of the unanimous consent requests provide a limited time and limited amendments. I think in most cases only the managers' amendment would be allowed, which would then preclude amendments from other Members of the Senate. It is my hope that some kind of an agreement will be reached by the majority and minority leaders, but until such an agreement is reached, I am constrained to object, so I do object.
Objection is heard.
Mr. McCAIN addressed the Chair. The Senator from Arizona. Madam President, I remain hopeful that within the next couple of hours we can reach this unanimous consent agreement. But I believe that the Senator from North Dakota shares my optimism that perhaps we can, with some modifications, achieve a unanimous consent agreement. I yield to the Senator.