Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that on Tuesday, June 14, following the 2:15 cloture vote on the Coburn amendment No. 436, as modified, Senator Rubio of Florida be recognized as in morning business for debate only for up to 20…

Mr. President, 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. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to S. Res. 207. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 207) Supporting National…

That would be the order. Senator Coburn will be recognized for 10 minutes following the remarks of Senator Thune, who will speak for up to 10 minutes. They are both for debate only. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the nomination of Rebecca R. Wodder, of Colorado, to be Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife, sent to the Senate by the President on June 9, 2011, be jointly referred to the Committee on…

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent the Senate stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:37 p.m., adjourned until Monday, June 13, 2011, at 2 p.m…

Mr. President, as previously announced, there will be no votes on Monday. The first votes of the week will be on Tuesday, June 14. At noon there will be two rollcall votes in relation to the Cecchi and Salas nominations. Additionally, at…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business, it adjourn until 2 p.m. on Monday, June 13; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be…

I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding rule XXII, on Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at 11 a.m., the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nominations: Calendar Nos. 73 and 81; that there be 1 hour for debate equally…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 9, 2011, at 10 a.m. to conduct a hearing entitled ``Reauthorization of the…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 9, 2011, at 9:30 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. committee on…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 9, 2011, at 10 a.m., to hold a briefing entitled, ``Intelligence Update on Libya.'' The PRESIDING…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Environment and Public Works be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 9, 2011. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. committee on…

Mr. President, Senator McConnell and I discussed what we should do the rest of the day. We have a number of Senators who have come to both of us wanting to offer amendments. We think we need to have people offer amendments so that we can…

OK. Mr. President, first of all, I appreciate the cooperation of Senator Snowe, Senator Coburn, and others. It is important we move along with this legislation. So for the next 3 hours we will be able to debate the Snowe amendment. The…

Mr. President, if I called for regular order, which I am, that would mean the Snowe amendment would be pending; is that right? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The amendment is now pending.

Mr. President, the Economic Development Revitalization Act is an important bill. Is it the most important bill we have ever done? The answer is, of course not. But it is an important piece of legislation. It is a very important bill. What…

Mr. President, following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for 1 hour, with the Republicans controlling the first half and the majority controlling the final half. Following morning business, the Senate…