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Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m., tomorrow, Thursday, July 21; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the…
Mr. President, I express my appreciation to the chairman and the ranking member of the subcommittee for the work they have done on this bill. It took a little longer than we wanted, but they got it done. They have been excellent managers…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that at noon tomorrow, July 20, Senator Johnson of South Dakota be recognized to move to table Vitter amendment No. 568; that there be no amendments or points of order in order to the Vitter amendment…
Madam President, today the House will consider legislation that would force the Nation to default on our financial obligations for the first time in history, unless Congress adopts a new--well, let's put it this way: What the House is…
Madam President, following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for up to 2 hours, with the two sides alternating 30-minute blocks, with the Republicans controlling the first block. Following morning…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that following my remarks, Senator Durbin be recognized to give a brief presentation and, following that, Senator Grassley will have one-half hour. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until tomorrow morning, Tuesday, July 19, at 10 a.m.; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning…
Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent the Senate adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:18 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, July 19, 2011, at…
Mr. President, we are continuing to work on Senator Johnson's military construction appropriations bill. The Senate will be notified when votes are scheduled on that matter. ____________________
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the concurrent 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 relating to this…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Con. Res. 25. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A concurrent…
Mr. President, I did not know it was John Glenn's birthday. I am so happy I was on the floor when my dear friend from Ohio talked about John Glenn. John Glenn--when I came to the Senate, one of the first Tuesday caucuses we had I watched…
Mr. President, if I could interrupt my friend and through the Chair say this: I would hope the Republican leader noted the tone and content of my statement where I did not lump all Republicans in one big bundle. Pardon the interruption…
Mr. President, following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 3:30 this afternoon. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and…
Mr. President, Senate Democrats sat down with Secretary Tim Geithner, and he painted a picture of what our world would look like if Republicans in Congress force this Nation, for the first time in its history, to default on its financial…
Mr. President, I would object to any further proceedings on this bill at this time. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The bill will be placed on the calendar under the provisions of rule XIV. ____________________
Mr. President, H.R. 2018 is at the desk and due for a second reading, I am told. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will read the bill by title for the second time. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 2018) to…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that CPT Michael K. Lynch, a U.S. Army Aviation officer, who is currently serving as my defense legislative fellow this year, be granted floor privileges for the duration of H.R. 2055. The PRESIDING…