I have 6 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

I understand that there is a bill at the desk that is due for a second reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the title of the bill for the second time. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 2747)…

I come to the floor to speak in support of very important new legislation, the Freedom to Vote Act, that I introduced yesterday with the members of the Voting Rights Working Group assembled by Leader Schumer, which includes Senator…

Many people have talked to him about this and he has publicly said he`s open to the idea of a standing filibuster. You and I have talked about that where the other side would be forced to make their case for voter suppression to the people…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 365, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A…

In order to place the bill on the calendar under the provisions of rule XIV, I would object to further proceeding. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection having been heard, the bill will be placed on the calendar. ____________________

I thank my colleagues: Senator Padilla, with your great experience as secretary of state and how that has assisted us in coming together on this bill; Senator Warnock, with the passion and firsthand experience you have in Georgia; Senator…

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order, following the remarks of Senators Grassley, Ernst, and Cornyn. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10:15 a.m., Thursday, September 16, for a pro forma session with no business conducted; further, that when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, it…

The bill puts -- finally has all of us together, our names on that bill. That matters. You can`t get anywhere if you don`t have a policy agreement to have mail in balloting without an excuse to make sure that people are able to have their…

I just want to make it clear that the budget resolution that the Democrats have passed... specifically excludes any changes to the stepped-up basis.

I am proud of the work of this Committee and Congress has done, especially over the last 18 months, to bring aid to our local business owners.

I think it is important for Members of Congress on a bipartisan basis to sit together and listen together to the issues that are facing so many in our country.

I am really pleased that we are holding this great bipartisan hearing to honor our nation's small business heroes.

We know how tough it is. We know how inflation impacts you. We know how labor crunches impact you.

We have your backs and, rest assured, despite what you all see on TV screens at night, we are unified on Small Business Committee to supporting you.

Thank you to my colleague Chrissy Houlahan and welcome to our third panel today.

I don't think I have ever seen a witness use that 5 minutes to such perfection in my career in Congress.