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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. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 3 p.m., Monday, December 5, and that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of…
Madam President, I ask that the Chair lay before the Senate the message to accompany S. 3662. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Chair lays before the Senate the message from the House: The senior assistant legislative clerk read as…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 857, submitted earlier today. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 442, S. 4052. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk…
Mr. President, I have six 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…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to legislative session and be in a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported substitute amendment be considered and agreed to and that the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it…
I move to concur in the House amendment and ask unanimous consent that the motion be agreed to and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported substitute amendment be withdrawn; that the McConnell substitute amendment at the desk be agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and…
I know of no further debate on the bill, as amended. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there further debate on the bill, as amended? Hearing none, the bill having been read the third time, the question is, Shall the bill pass? The bill…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be discharged from further consideration and the Senate now proceed to S. Res. 786. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 443, H.R. 1193. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative…
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…
Mr. President, shortly, we will have the opportunity to make history by passing important legislation that will advance two goals: one, the goal of marriage equality for same-sex and interracial couples, and second, the goal of…
Madam President, before I begin my remarks, let me commend the Senator from Wyoming for her very moving and perceptive comments. I was very glad to be here on the Senate floor to witness her speech, which I think imparts valuable lessons…
Madam President, I rise today to express my strong support for the Respect for Marriage Act, a bipartisan bill that Senator Baldwin and I have introduced with our colleagues Senator Feinstein, Senator Portman, Senator Sinema, and Senator…
I also ask unanimous consent that the following interns from my office be granted floor privileges for today's session: Mateus Voltolini, Timothy Ryan, Hayley Smith, and Colter Adams. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…