I congratulate the junior Senator from Mississippi, Mrs. Hyde-Smith. I thank her for her leadership. She took the lead on this legislation, and I am delighted and honored to join her in this regard. If Americans could take a moment, a few…

The United States has long stood guard against ideologies that would undermine the principles of our democracy. Historically, the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions, or BDS, movement has been regarded as inconsistent with American values…

I now ask for a second reading, and in order to place the bill on the calendar under the provisions of rule XIV, I object to my own request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The bill will receive a second reading on the next…

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 6:33 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, July 25, 2019, at 10 a.m…

I ask unanimous consent that at 1:45 p.m. tomorrow, the Senate proceed to executive session for the consideration of Calendar No. 375; that the Senate vote on the nomination with no intervening action or debate; that if confirmed, the…

I further ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 283, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as…

I understand that there is a bill at the desk, and I ask for its first reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the title of the bill for the first time. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 2258)…

I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. An objection is heard. The Senator from Connecticut. ____________________

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m., Thursday, July 25; further, that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be…

DHS must give this crisis the priority it demands until the flow of opioids is ended.

I thank the gentleman from Oregon for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 3409. I am glad to have worked with Chairman DeFazio to integrate major provisions from legislation I authored to drive long…

I fought hard for a comprehensive approach to this challenge.

under NASA, the American space program has been a symbol of world leadership and national pride

If you haven't signed onto H.R. 4304, I know Ms. Kaptur and I would appreciate it if you would take a hard look at it.

Federal agencies should prioritize initiatives to re-skill Americans for the present and future job market.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Vote on Stephen M. Dickson

in a few moments, at 12 noon, the Senate will vote on a cloture motion for the nomination of Stephen M. Dickson to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration. I rise in strong support of that motion. I think it will pass…