This is not just a missed opportunity. It undermines our ability to meet national security goals tied to mineral independence and supply chain resilience.

we've assumed all along that the Senate would have its input on this.

this bill reflects the bipartisan consensus on this issue, and it's had an open and bipartisan process since the very beginning.

Comey had 'called for the assassination' of Trump.

We discussed how while emergency management is best led by local authorities, we reinforced that DHS stands ready to take immediate action to offer resources and support.

just called for the assassination of Mr. Trump

Disgraced former FBI Director James Comey just called for the assassination of @POTUS Trump.

We’ve reviewed the conditions in Afghanistan with our interagency partners, and they do not meet the requirements for a TPS designation.

Afghanistan has had an improved security situation, and its stabilizing economy no longer prevent[s] them from returning to their home country.

Noem supports the project and wants to proceed.

I think we've assumed all along that the Senate would have its input on this.

We’ve reviewed the conditions in Afghanistan with our interagency partners, and they do not meet the requirements for a TPS designation.

It'll be the subject of probably multiple lawsuits, and I think the courts will probably have something to say about it.

I would keep the 60-vote threshold in place.

I think we've assumed all along that the Senate would have its input on this.

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to waive the mandatory quorum call with respect to the Crowley nomination. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

Madam President, I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 72. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination…

Madam President, I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The assistant bill clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion…