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

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following Senate resolutions: S. Res. 791, S. Res. 792, and S. Res. 793. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. There being no…

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:41 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 11 a.m. ____________________

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 1; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be…

I ask unanimous consent that the concurrent resolution be agreed to and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H. Con. Res. 120, which was received from the House and is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 312, S. 2781. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 2781) to promote…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate consider the following nominations en bloc: Calendar Nos. 719 through 740, 742 through 763, and all nominations on the Secretary's desk in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and the Space…

Vermonters are experiencing a lot of anguish now. This photograph depicts flooding that we had in Barre a year ago and is here with us again. A year to the day, we had a return of flooding. We had devastating flooding in 2023. Parts of the…

when I turn on the TV or read the papers, I read a lot about politics, and I read about this candidate attacking that candidate and the other candidate attacking another candidate, and on and on it goes. But somehow or another, as a…

Like many of the Tennesseans I represent, I was relieved to learn that Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned on Tuesday. We all watched as she refused to answer very simple questions at a House Oversight hearing this week. She…

I am proud to join the majority of Tennesseans who stand in support of America's most important Middle Eastern ally, Israel. Unfortunately, radical, progressive Democrats have turned their back on Israel. Democrats have shown time and time…

13 years ago last week South Sudan became an independent country. I want to congratulate the people of South Sudan on this milestone. The United States has long supported the aspirations of the people of South Sudan in their struggle for…

in recent weeks, the attention of the American people has been on the rapidly evolving campaign for the Presidency issues. But while our national media and the focus have shifted, it is important that we do not lose sight of the crisis in…

I want to commend my fellow Vermonter for his remarks. I wanted to say a few words on the same subject. Madam President, tomorrow, Wednesday, will be a unique moment in congressional history. Throughout the many years of our country…

The American people continue to learn about the security failures leading up to the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump. They deserve to know what happened and that this will never happen again. Yesterday, Secret Service…

Disappointingly, but not surprisingly, EPA, Administrator Regan in this Administration is refusing to communicate with this Committee.

Life expectancy for working class people is 10 years shorter than it is for the rich.