I call up my amendment No. 184. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nebraska [Mrs. Fischer] proposes an amendment numbered 184. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To establish…

The stewardship of the integrity of that office is critically important.

We have a crisis in this country of civic ignorance.

Tragically, our current President multiple times over the last 3 or 4 years has exacerbated this political polarization.

No one is more qualified to fill this role than Senator Sessions.

We have a crisis of public trust in this country.

``. . . he may, on extraordinary occasions, convene both Houses, or either of them, and in case of disagreement between them, with respect to the time of adjournment, he may adjourn them to such time as he shall think proper; . . .''

I rise today to offer my warmest wishes to my legislative director, Stephen Higgins, as he begins the next chapter of his truly remarkable professional career. It is a career that is characterized by unshakable dedication to the common…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Ernst). Without objection, it is so ordered. Tribute to Stephen Higgins

I thank Ranking Member Takano, Chairman Roe, certainly Chairman Miller, and Mr. Speaker for bringing this important bill up for a vote today. H.R. 5099, the CHIP IN for Vets Act, was introduced by myself and others in the House and by my…

As we are about to conclude this legislative session, I hope everyone here realizes the magnitude of what this bill before us does. Yes, we have got a lot going on. We are distracted. We are eager to finish up business and start a…

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Let's touch upon the issue of regulation. Washington is readying to correct regulatory overreach that has constrained the ability of small business to flourish. For far too long, Washington has distorted markets…

Before I begin my remarks, I think it's only appropriate to congratulate, thank, and wish all the best to my friend, Bob Dold. Bob, you have earned a reputation around here. You may not know it, but I am going to tell it to you: I think…

I rise today to continue my tribute to this generation of Nebraska heroes. They are the men and women who have given their lives defending our freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan. Each one has a different story, and each Gold Star Family has…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Honoring Nebraska's Soldiers Who Lost Their Lives in Combat

I rise today to recognize ADM Cecil D. Haney at the conclusion of his tenure as commander of U.S. Strategic Command and on his upcoming retirement from the U.S. Navy. Admiral Haney has been an exemplary officer, and he has been an…

I had not intended to speak today. I was presiding in the chair, but I simply want to take one minute to associate myself with the comments of the Senator from Virginia, Mr. Kaine, who just spoke about our war against ISIS. I think two…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Barrasso). Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________