I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of the following nomination: Executive Calendar No. 501, Maj. Gen. John D. Caine, to be Lieutenant General, and that the Senate vote on the nomination without intervening…

In closing, during my 40 years in uniform, and now here in Congress, and also even before uniform, being raised in a family of World War II veterans, I feel as though because of my parents' guidance and example, I have dedicated my life to…

poverty is a huge issue in this country. There's no denying that, and I think we all are concerned about this.

I thank the gentleman, and I accept that for all the veterans who served, especially the marines. Now, it is my honor to yield to the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Rouzer), my friend and colleague.

I think that's a recipe for success.

I thank Mr. Bost for his comments, and I yield to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Babin), my friend and colleague and fellow Air Force veteran.

I ask unanimous consent that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, all without intervening action or debate; that no further motions be in order to the nomination; that any statements related to the…

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

With Veterans Day approaching, I am pleased to join my good friend from Michigan, General Jack Bergman, and all of my colleagues tonight in paying tribute to those who served. What we say tonight will be totally inadequate to express what…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 436, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 436)…

I want to be able to tell people back home that we are doing everything we can to defend them.

I know of no further debate on the bill. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there further debate? Hearing none, the bill having been read the third time, the question is, Shall the bill pass? The bill (H.R. 2093) was passed.

I further ask that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

The best, you know, offense is a good defense.

I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time and passed and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill (H.R. 1510) was…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m., Wednesday, November 3; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to…

I would just ask for your commitment.

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Veterans' Affairs be discharged and the Senate now proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R. 2093. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The bill clerk read as…