Quote Originally Posted by jackbrown_890 View Post
I think, they are probably working/ making deals on some of the amendments behind closed doors. So many of them/non controversial will pass with unanimous consent, the controversial ones are the ones taking time,,don't know how many of them are controversial. we will find out in next few days as both parties will require some to meet 60 votes threshold and some will be passed at the end of the day for next few days,,
Your assessment is correct. The number of controversial amendments is very limited and generally the amendments are balanced between Republicans and Democrats so as not to lose leverage.

The next amendments are detailed below

http://democrats.senate.gov/2013/06/...ay-june-19-201