The bottom line to why we're here, the bottom line to every single thing that's going on in this great country today is one thing, we become totally unhinged if Donald Trump is not elected in November.

We're going to flip the United States Senate.

I really, really -- I'm the guy that wants to say, all of us pulled the rope together, the legislature, all the people of West Virginia.

We ought to be able to hold on to the Senate at least a 50/50 Senate. But if you don't win the White House, a 50/50 Senate gets you a minority.

As a former avid rugby player at Dartmouth College and founding member of the Congressional Rugby Caucus, it is my honor to welcome the U.S. Men's Eagles to the House of Representatives. Tomorrow, the Men's Eagles host Scotland right here…

I rise in support of Senator Cardin and basically of the concerns we have of the War Powers Act and in diminishing the act to the point that we can't really react to the needs that we have around the world in trying to defend ourselves and…

I rise today to remind the American people that from the day he took office, President Biden and his administration have left much to be desired. As we look to the future, I think it is just imperative that we consider this…

I ask that the scheduled vote commence immediately. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I rise today to honor the life and legacy of a world-class athlete, NBA executive, proud West Virginian, and my very, very dear friend, Jerry West. Often referred to as one of the greatest American basketball players of all time, his…

today, I rise to encourage and urge support for our bipartisan, bicameral legislation that provides a significant boost for the future of nuclear energy here in America. After a lot of hard work and negotiations, I am thrilled to be on the…

I ask unanimous consent that the following Senators be allowed to speak prior to the scheduled rollcall vote: me for 5 minutes, Senator Peters for up to 5 minutes, and Leader Schumer for up to 2 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

here we go again. I rise today in this Chamber as President Biden and his administration enter yet another summer of executive overreach as the administration adds layer after layer of bureaucracy that spells negative consequences for…

I spoke at some length about the important work of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission yesterday. I spoke also about the statutory requirement that the Commission members be able ``to assess fairly the needs and concerns of all…

I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum call with respect to the See cloture motion be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.

In West Virginia, we have a lot of small banks.

I ask that the next vote, the vote scheduled for this evening, start immediately. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

first of all, let me thank my dear friend Senator Carper, who heads up EPW and does a tremendous job with his staff. We have had a great working relationship here. We all know that having a fully staffed FERC is going to make a lot of…

I ask unanimous consent that the following letter be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: U.S. Senate, Washington, DC, June 5, 2024. Dear Leaders Schumer and…