I further ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time and passed and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The…

I further ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time and passed and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The…

Now, Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 1097 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro…

more important now than ever before when we've heard some in the previous administration talk about going after the press in one way or another

today, two of our newest Senate Democratic colleagues will take the oath of office: the Senator from California, Adam Schiff, and the Senator from New Jersey, Andy Kim. I congratulate and welcome Senators-elect Schiff and Kim to the…

I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. 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: Cloture Motion…

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 784. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The senior…

I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. 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: Cloture Motion…

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

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order following the remarks of Senator Cramer. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 783. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The senior…

I don't care your views about health care companies because I don't think they're great right now either. But you do not celebrate the assassination of another human being who was just doing his job.

I first extend my appreciation to Chairman Sam Graves not only for leadership of the committee this last year but also for working with us to move this piece of legislation. Amtrak was certainly hesitant to disclose their bonuses that came…

You, sir, can fix it.

Three years is a completely unacceptable timeline.

This is unacceptable to my constituents.

I think all these efforts are important. I mean, the problem is that the problem is getting worse, not better.

The message is very clear, Police Commissioner Tisch, police department will find you and bring you to justice.