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Madam President, I have sought recognition to join in paying tribute to Senator Ted Stevens, who was in this Chamber from 1967 until early 2009, and his presence is still felt, so pervasive was his impact on this body. My first contact…
Mr. President, the conflict in Afghanistan enters its ninth year next month. Over the past few months, the United States has experienced the most casualties since the war began in 2001. In June, 60 U.S. troops were killed; in July, 66; in…
Mr. President, I ask the Chair to lay before the Senate a message from the House on S. 2868. The PRESIDING OFFICER laid before the Senate the following message: S. 2868 Resolved, That the bill from the Senate (S. 2868) entitled ``An Act to…
I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and any statements related to the resolution be printed in the…
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 650, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A…
Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate today, I now ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 10:01 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday…
Therefore, Senators should note that two rollcall votes could occur beginning at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow. ____________________
Mr. President, for the information of Senators, tomorrow former Senator Stevens will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. Buses will depart the Senate steps at 12:15 p.m. for Arlington. I am correct, Mr. President, in stating…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 28; that on Tuesday, following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date…
I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and any statements related to the resolution be printed in the…
I ask unanimous consent that an Akaka amendment, which is at the desk, be agreed to; the bill, as amended, be read a third time and passed; the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate; and any…
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 651, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A…
I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and any statements related to the resolution be printed in the…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 649, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the bill be read three times and passed; the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate; and any statements be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R. 2701, the Intelligence Authorization Act, received from the House and at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R. 2923, which was received from the House and is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and any statements be printed in the Record. The…