Congressman John Paul Hammerschmidt began his service as a Member of this body from my home State of Arkansas in 1967, the year that I was born. He did so for 12 terms, long enough for me to grow up, graduate from college, get a job, and…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 29; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to…

today I honor a longtime champion of Arkansas, Congressman John Paul Hammerschmidt, who passed away earlier this month at the age of 92 after a long life as a dedicated public servant. As a member of the ``greatest generation,'' John Paul…

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:08 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, April 29, 2015, at 9:30…

In the bill that we passed, we gave you the ability to retaliate against people that were not acting appropriately.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 36, S. 304. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S…

I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported substitute amendment be agreed to; the bill, as amended, be read a third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 153, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A…

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

as in executive session, I ask unanimous consent that the nomination of Peter V. Neffenger, of Ohio, to be an Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security, be referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; that upon the…

Senators are asked to gather in the Chamber at 10:35 a.m. tomorrow to proceed as a body to the Hall of the House for the joint meeting. ____________________

I ask unanimous consent that the President of the Senate be authorized to appoint a committee on the part of the Senate to join with a like committee on the part of the House of Representatives to escort His Excellency Shinzo Abe into the…

I appreciate Senator Cardin's work, and I am glad to join him.

I would like to thank Senator Cardin for his work on the Water Resources Research Amendment Act.

I ask unanimous consent that the Select Committee on Intelligence be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 23, 2015, at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Subcommittee on Africa and…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 23, 2015, at 11 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Committee on Banking, Housing…

I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Health Care of the Committee on Finance be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 23, 2015, at 10 a.m., in room SD-215 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Immigration and the National Interest, be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 23, 2015, at 2:30 p.m., in room SD-226 of the Dirksen…