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 table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill (H.R. 4467) was…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 658, H.R. 4467. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill…

I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported substitute 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…

Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 502. ____________________

Tried my best. Sorry I couldn’t pull it through everyone—we live to fight another day.

I again thank my friend, Mr. Norman, for doing this. I think most people watching this would find it hard to believe this wasn't already the law of the United States, but we are going to do that. I thank him for his leadership. Mr…

As I said, we support this bill strongly here. This is a critical priority for us to make sure Americans continue to have safety and feel confident in their system. Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of the bill, and I yield back the balance of…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 559, S. 465. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S…

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 850. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the…

I send a cloture motion to the desk. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows…

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 849. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the…

first, our thoughts and our prayers are with our dear friend Chaplain Barry Black, who was unexpectedly hospitalized Thursday afternoon. We are relieved and thankful that he is expected to make a smooth recovery. Chaplain Black is one of…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Recognition of the Majority Leader The majority leader is recognized. Dr. Barry C. Black

I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. 5543, introduced earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill…

I send a cloture motion to the desk. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows…

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand in recess under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:17 p.m., recessed until Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 10 a.m…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it recess until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 17; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be discharged from the further consideration of H.R. 7177 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report bill by title. The…