Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 142. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 142)…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, there be no intervening action or debate, and that any statements relating to this…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 143. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 143)…

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 April 12, 2011, at 2:45 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 12, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Committee on…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 12, 2011, at 10 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Committee on Armed…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism, be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate, on April 12, 2011, at 2:30 p.m., in room SD-226 of the Dirksen Senate…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs' Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security be authorized to…

Madam President, it is my understanding that in this time for morning business, Senators are permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each; is that right? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Correct. ____________________

Madam President, it is my understanding S. 783 is at the desk and due for its second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 783) to provide an extension of time…

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the period of morning business for debate only be extended until 6 p.m., with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each, and that at 6 p.m. I be recognized. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro…

I object to any further proceedings with respect to this bill. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The bill will be placed on the calendar.

Mr. President, I have been married for a long time--more than 50 years. My wife and I have one daughter and nine grandchildren. I love these women very, very much. One day, though, I may not be able to help them, and one of them may need a…

Mr. President, following any leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business until 4 o'clock this afternoon for debate only, with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each during this time, with the time equally…

Mr. President, I object to further proceedings in regard to these bills en bloc. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The bills will be placed on the calendar. ____________________

The Republican leader is right. We have a lot of work to do. The one thing I want to mention is how much I appreciate the support of the American people. Of course, they knew we needed to get this done, but also the business community of…

Mr. President, I will read a statement that was issued by Speaker Boehner and myself a few minutes ago. This is the statement: We have agreed to an historic amount of cuts for the remainder of this fiscal year, as well as a short-term…

Mr. President, there are two bills at the desk due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the bills by title for the second time. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 1255) to…