today I honor a superb leader and warrior. I have had the privilege of associating with VADM Fritz Roegge both personally and professionally over many years, and it has been my pleasure to do so. After 40 years of uniformed service, Vice…

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk called the roll

I ask unanimous consent to speak on this nomination for 1 minute. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.

Chase Johnson is the nominee here. This is a cloture vote. He is a marine. He is a Marine Reserve veteran. He is an accomplished attorney. He was reported from the Commerce Committee on a unanimous, bipartisan vote. The distinguished…

Today, I rise to recognize the legacy and the outstanding life of service of Purple Heart recipient Staff Sergeant Robert E. Carter. He was born September 2, 1986, in San Luis Obispo, California, to Rick and Linda Carter. Staff Sergeant…

Today, I rise to recognize a true leader of Mississippi for his outstanding career of service, Mr. Rupert H. Lacy. Mr. Lacy has served as the director of emergency management, homeland security, and e-911 for Harrison County, Mississippi…

Today I rise in recognition of the linemen of Mississippi. Following the recent Hurricane Zeta, almost 100,000 homes in our area were left without power due to the heavy rains and winds. Nearly 1,000 of Mississippi's linemen jumped to…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. As ranking member of the Military Personnel Subcommittee, I stand before you today in proud support of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2021. The conference report reflects…

Thank you for seeking truth and justice and taking your time and doing your duty to your Nation to dig deep to find the truth.

I ask unanimous consent that the Schwartz vote begin now, some 2 minutes early. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

Yesterday was big cats. Today it is big cannabis. When is it time for real COVID relief? When is it time for us to help our constituents, our small businesses, our struggling and exhausted frontline workers, and teachers? To legalize…

I thank the ranking member for yielding. I rise today in support of S. 2981, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments Act of 2020. This bicameral and bipartisan legislation aims to improve…

Since the outbreak of the coronavirus in the United States, the promise of the development of a vaccine has allowed Americans to remain optimistic in the midst of tragedy. Now, after months of sacrifice, the coronavirus vaccine has been…

I don't want to prolong this discussion except to make one additional point about the unselfishness and humility of this hero of the Senate, whose remarks we will long remember today. There is a framed piece of legislation that hangs on…

I ask unanimous consent that Senators Cantwell, Blunt, Romney, Schumer, and I be able to complete our remarks before the next vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.

I ask unanimous consent for the vote on the McNeel nomination to begin now. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Under the previous order, all postcloture time has expired. The question is, will the Senate advise and…

I rise in strong support of the nomination of Taylor Brantley McNeel for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi. We will vote in a few minutes on the first vote for this outstanding nominee, the cloture vote, and…

I have a request for one committee to meet during today's session of the Senate. It has the approval of the Majority and Minority leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following committee…