On rollcall No. 91 I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.''

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Indiana will be postponed. Amendment No. 36 Offered by Mr. Collins of Georgia The Acting…

I thank the gentleman for his thoughts and, quite frankly, I appreciate that this is really a part of our ongoing discussion; however, I respectfully disagree. I understand, Mr. Chairman, that some of my colleagues believe that such a…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of title VI, add the following new section: SEC. 605. DEVELOPMENT OF A NATIONAL RESEARCH…

I yield an additional 1 minute to the gentlewoman. Mrs. McMORRIS RODGERS. It ensures that students with disabilities who have taken alternative assessments cannot be prevented from receiving a regular diploma. These provisions will enhance…

Mr. President, it is my understanding that we are in morning business with permission to speak for up to 10 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is correct. ____________________

Mr. President, when I reran for the Senate in 2010, there were two major issues that dominated the campaign and that continue to dominate the discussion and debate in the Senate postelection. One was the Affordable Care Act, now called…

On February 12, 2015, I missed two votes because I had the honor to be at the White House for the bill signing ceremony of H.R. 203, the Clay Hunt SAV Act. I missed recorded votes No. 77-78. I would like the Record to reflect how I would…

Mr. President, I rise today to address what I call an issue of public responsibility. More specifically, I rise to address the responsibility of both the legislative and the executive branches to deal with our Nation's out of control…

Mr. President, I also ask unanimous consent to exceed--I know morning business expires in 3 or 4 minutes. I doubt I will be speaking for more than 10 minutes, but for extra time in morning business, I ask unanimous consent. The PRESIDING…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Toomey). Without objection, it is so ordered. Department of Homeland Security Funding

Mr. President, later this month, on February 27, funding for the Department of Homeland Security will run out. I think we all agree this is a critical time for our country's national security, and it is important that we fully fund…

Mr. President, each time I have taken to the floor to comment on the Ukrainian crisis which I have done often the situation in that hard pressed country is worse. Today we see renewed and even more violent Russian aggression ripping off…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate be in a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from…

If I could ask the Senator from Virginia to yield for a response without yielding the floor, and I will yield right back to him. I wish to say that the perception of the public is that this is a partisan issue. It is not. The Democratic…

Mr. President, I wish to make some remarks about the President's budget, which was presented to us on Monday of this week as his annual proposal to Congress. Given our country's enormous fiscal challenges and the results of the 2014…

I move to lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to. Amendment No. 130

Mr. President, I also wish to congratulate our new colleague from Alaska. Well said, and welcome. The two Senators from Alaska have dominated the start of this new session, and we are glad they have because they are bringing very important…