I rise out of respect and in memory of Gove County Sheriff Allan Weber, who served his community faithfully over the last two decades. Allan was born and raised on his family's farm near Park, KS, and he went on to marry Connie, his high…

I ask the Chair to lay before the Senate the message to accompany S. 914. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Chair lays before the Senate a message from the House of Representatives. Resolved, That the bill from the Senate (S. 914) entitled ``An…

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

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following nominations: Executive Calendar Nos. 867 and 868. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate vote on the nominations en bloc with no intervening action or debate; that, if confirmed, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table en bloc; and that the President be…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m., Thursday, December 17; further, that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 221 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The…

I ask unanimous consent that the Enzi amendment at the desk be considered and agreed to; that the committee-reported substitute amendment, as amended, be agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and passed; and…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. 5036, introduced earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the bill by title. The bill clerk read…

tonight I am pleased to speak as the chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs on the work we have accomplished with our colleagues in the House to deliver today meaningful benefits and reforms for our Nation's veterans and to…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be discharged and the Senate proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following nominations: PN2398 and PN2063. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

I ask that the Chair lay before the Senate the message to accompany S. 1130. The Presiding Officer laid before the Senate the following message from the House of Representatives: Resolved, That the bill from the Senate (S. 1130) entitled…

I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported amendment be agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING…

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:27 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, December 17, 2020, at 10…

I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time and passed and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill (H.R. 8810)…

I ask unanimous consent that the Braun amendment at the desk be agreed to and the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment (No. 2710) was agreed to. (The…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 803, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The bill clerk read as…