Today, I will vote against S. 84, the bill to exempt retired Marine Gen. James N. Mattis from the prohibition on individuals who have spent less than seven years out of uniform for appointment as Secretary of Defense. Even though he is…

I agree with the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. McGovern). I was in the middle of hundreds of hours of discussion and debate in committee, on the floor. It is amazing to think of all the time and energy that went into it. Was it a…

It is heartening that a few of our Republican colleagues are urging caution on the reckless approach to repeal the Affordable Care Act. They are acknowledging that the only reasonable way to proceed--if that is the objective--is to, at the…

Mr. President, I believe I have the floor. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I believe I have the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority leader has the floor. Mr. McCONNELL. Just to let everybody know, all I am doing is setting up a vote…

I ask my colleague from Arizona if he will yield for a question. Mr. McCAIN. That is why, directly following the conclusion of today's hearing, the Senate Armed Services Committee reported this legislation to the Senate with a vote of 24…

Mr. President, we have a longstanding tradition in our country of civilian control of government and civilian control of the military. This was first symbolized by George Washington through his act of resigning as Commander in Chief for…

Less than 10 minutes. Mr. McCAIN. Mr. President, I am asking for a ruling on the unanimous consent request I just made. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. Mr. McCAIN. Mr. President, I add to…

I reserve the right to object. Mr. President, I was very gracious in agreeing to a unanimous consent request that would grant me 10 minutes. That was cut short by the filibuster of my colleague, who repeatedly brought me into the…

Mr. President, I agreed---- Mr. McCAIN addressed the Chair. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Arizona. Mr. McCAIN. Has time expired according to the previous UC?

I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Duly noted. The bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading and was read the third time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bill having been read the third time, the question is, Shall it pass? Mr…

I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The majority leader. Request for Committees to Meet Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I have four requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval…

Because repeal and run will hurt hundreds of thousands of Oregonians-- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Debate is not allowed during a vote. The Senate will be in order.

There is lots of incredible news out there. The Trump press conference just makes your head spin, but we have seen that the public's voice does matter. Because of public outcry, within minutes after the late-night closed meetings, the…

Mr. President and colleagues, this amendment is supported by a number of Senators because, as the Senate majority plows ahead with a scheme that I call repeal and run, it is putting tens of millions of Americans in danger of losing their…

Madam Clerk, because health care-- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Debate is not allowed during a vote. The Senate will be in order.

Mr. President, pursuant to section 904 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, I move to waive section 305(b)(2) of that act for purposes of the pending amendment, and I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a…

In a country as rich and strong as ours, cures have to be available for everyone, not just the wealthy. I urge support for this amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Wyoming.

Mr. President, I call up amendment No. 188 and ask unanimous consent that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, the clerk will report the amendment by number. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator…