reserving my right to object, I believe we must move forward with emergency funding for our allies--all of our allies, not just the State of Israel but also Ukraine. We are in a situation where both of these countries are under tremendous…

Every child deserves access to a high- quality education, but House Republicans are proposing harmful cuts that would close the doors of opportunity for millions of children. At a time when we are facing a nationwide teacher shortage…

I believe in your opening statements, our witnesses verified that assessment today.

Racially- and ethnically-motivated violent extremists present the greatest terror threats to our country.

I thank Representative Magaziner for the warm introduction. I thank Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, who, alongside Representative Magaziner and I, make up our small but very mighty Rhode Island congressional delegation. Of…

The people of Rhode Island's First Congressional District have elected a Representative with the character, the credentials, and the commitment to be an effective Member of this body from day one. As one of the original 13 States, Rhode…

Is there a place where you can file a complaint against a justice who sorts out the ridiculous complaints from the legitimate ones?

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 456, which was submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as…

I ask unanimous consent that all postcloture time on the Almadani nomination be considered expired and that a confirmation vote be at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, November 9. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

Of all the people they could have chosen to single out for special benefits, they chose wealthy tax cheats.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration Calendar No. 217, S. 311. 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 on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions be discharged from further consideration of S. 749 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is…

Tax amnesty for the rich. Tax enforcement for the poor. This made no sense, and was undemocratic, and morally and fiscally wrong.

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:56 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 10 a.m…

I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time and passed and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill (S. 749)…

Our local organizations calculated that child care in my State is unaffordable for 90 percent of families.

We provided additional resources at ARPA (The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021) to do that, and those resources have been exhausted.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 45, S. 670. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S…