I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Remembering Brother Michael Reis

I rise today to talk about the humanitarian crisis happening right now in the Nagorno-Karabakh region in South Caucasus. It is a tragedy unfolding before our eyes, with reports from the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees stating that over…

Thank you, Mr. President, and thank you, Chairman Reed. We are joined on the Senate floor today in sorrow for a person who meant a lot to both of us. One of life's profound joys is when you encounter people who are unforgettable, and in…

for the Committee on Armed Services I report favorably the following nomination lists which were printed in the RECORDS on the dates indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save the expense of reprinting on the Executive Calendar that…

many of us in this Chamber, on both sides of the aisle, work hard to govern responsibly, and we are deeply frustrated by those who are deliberately attempting to shut down the Federal Government. A fringe element of extremist House…

Right now, a government shutdown looms because house Republicans are once again trying to make the tax system even less fair to give more freebies to big business and billionaires.

Any serious conversation about Federal spending and deficits must also include Medicare.

last week, I spoke about the scheme of corruption by rightwing billionaires out to capture the Supreme Court. I mentioned their lawyers' blockade of our investigation into this corruption and described how little sense their lawyers'…

It will cost billions and add to the deficit if they succeed at shutting the government down.

Any serious conversation about Federal spending and deficits must also include Medicare.

And I think Senator Braun, you have a track record of accomplishing just that.

Right now, a government shutdown looms because house Republicans are once again trying to make the tax system even less fair to give more freebies to big business and billionaires.

It will cost billions and add to the deficit if they succeed at shutting the government down.

And I think Senator Braun, you have a track record of accomplishing just that.

It will cost billions and add to the deficit if they succeed at shutting the government down.

At the end of the day their point is taking care of the billionaires in big corporations, the rest is smoke and mirrors.

I do look forward to working with you.

Right now, a government shutdown looms because house Republicans are once again trying to make the tax system even less fair to give more freebies to big business and billionaires.