let me first thank and recognize Senator Grassley for his farsighted, courageous leadership on this issue of vital importance to the American people, the escalating costs of prescription drugs. Under Senator Grassley's chairmanship, the…

I ask unanimous consent that the vote scheduled for 1:45 p.m. start at this time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Kennedy). 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 rise to introduce a bill to ensure that the treatment of the State and Local Property Tax deduction, also known as the ``SALT deduction,'' does not unfairly penalize married taxpayers. The SALT Deduction Fairness Act would eliminate the…

today I am pleased to be joined by my friend and colleague from Maryland, Senator Cardin, to introduce the Girls Leadership, Engagement, and Advocacy in Development, or Girls LEAD, Act. Our legislation would support and expand civic…

the passing of former Senator Kay Hagan was sad news to all of us who were privileged to serve with her and counted her as a friend. In her final address to the Senate 5 years ago, Senator Kay Hagan reminded us of our obligation to work…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 390, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m., Thursday, October 31; further, that following the prayer and the pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be…

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the provisions of S. Res. 390 as further mark of respect for the late Kay Hagan, former Senator from the State of North…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Unanimous Consent Agreement

I am about to offer the managers' package for the four appropriations bills currently before us: Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Interior and the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development bill. This managers' package includes…

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 bill by title for the first time. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 2755) to…

I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding rule XXII, following the disposition of the Jones amendment, the postcloture time on amendment No. 948 expire, the pending McConnell amendment be withdrawn, and amendment No. 948, as amended, be…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be discharged from further consideration and the Senate now proceed to S. Res. 377. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 389, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows…

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 the second reading on the next…

I know of no further debate on the measure. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there further debate? Hearing none, the question is on agreeing to the resolution. The resolution (S. Res. 389) was agreed to.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded and I be permitted to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Remembering Kay Hagan