The House has not started to act on amendments to the law.
Why do we want to have a debate on amendments?
Half of them were to be on amendments offered by Democrats.
But the vote was too close to call on a second amendment, which would increase financing for education.
But it was not at all clear where these senators will stand on coming amendments.
The Senate is expected to begin debate on a constitutional amendment next week.
These are based on amendments that the Council declined in the first reading.
After a bill takes its second reading, it is open to debate on amendments and motions.
Do you think the President is right on a balanced-budget amendment?
Overtime: Vote on an amendment to a $138 billion spending bill for labor, health and education programs.