I urge this committee to take long overdue action on rail safety so passengers and communities with rail in their backyards have a level of safety oversight and protection afforded to other modes of transportation.

Addressing these priorities will continue to be a high priority for committee Democrats as we look forward to the reauthorization.

I missed fourteen votes today due to contracting COVID-19. Had I been present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call No. 283 on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 1316, NAY on Roll Call No. 284 on agreeing to H. Res. 1316, NO on Roll…

ZETA would like to thank the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for the opportunity to submit a statement for the record.

I think that is concerning, in part because it keeps our constituents informed and engaged, and I think it plays a very important role in maintaining a strong democracy.

I believe vaccines save lives. I think that is the science and the research of it.

Tell me what the science says about the efficacy of the Covid vaccine?

I missed three votes today due to contracting COVID-19. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 280, YEA on Roll Call No. 281, and YEA on Roll Call No. 282. PERSONAL EXPLANATION

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn to then convene for pro forma sessions only, with no business being conducted, on the following dates and times: Friday, June 21 at 6:30 a.m.; Tuesday…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 747, submitted earlier today. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as…

I have two requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senators from Virginia and the Senators from Maryland be authorized to sign duly enrolled bills or joint resolutions from June 20, 2024, through July 8, 2024. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be discharged from further consideration of S. 3960 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the bill by…

I thank my colleague from Rhode Island for his dedication and perseverance on these important issues, and I also appreciate his mentioning the dividend concept because, obviously, we want consumers to be kept whole here and to make a…

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 3:15 p.m., adjourned until Friday, June 21, 2024, at 6:30 a.m. ____________________

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 the table. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill…

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore…

I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding the upcoming adjournment of the Senate, the President of the Senate, the President pro tempore, and the majority and minority leaders be authorized to make appointments to commissions…