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 ACTING PRESIDENT pro…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and any statements related to the resolution be printed in the Record. The…

Mr. President, over the last 20 years, the apportionment of committee funding has gone a straight two-thirds for majority and one- third for minority during the 1990s, regardless of the size of the majority and minority, to biannual…

I ask unanimous consent the Finance Committee be discharged from further consideration of S. 109 and the bill be referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered…

Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the extraordinary achievements of Andre Kirk Agassi, professional tennis player and fellow Nevadan, for his induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame earlier this month. He was born on…

Mr. President, we are going to have no more votes tonight. We have an amendment that Senator Whitehouse is waiting to offer, and there are a number of other FAA-related amendments. We hope to have a productive day tomorrow. In the near…

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that at 5:15 p.m. today, the Senate proceed to votes in relation to the following amendments to S. 223, the FAA authorization bill, in the order listed below: Levin amendment relative to repeal of…

Madam President, if the American people want to understand the difference between Democrats and Republicans, it is my suggestion that they pay attention to what is happening on the Senate floor this week. The two parties simply have…

Madam President, I suggest the absence of a quorum. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. Mr. McCONNELL. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent the order for the…

Madam President, following my remarks, Senator Paul of Kentucky will be recognized for up to 20 minutes in morning business to deliver his first speech as a Member of the Senate. Following Senator Paul's remarks, the Senate will resume…

Mr. President, a lot of people are talking this morning about a judge in Florida regarding his opinion on the health reform law. I wish to talk about the law very briefly and then talk about the effort to take away the rights that are in…

Mr. President, I wish to note the passing last December of a singular Nevadan, Charles Benjamin, who worked to promote clean energy. While he lived in Nevada for only 4 short years, his efforts will pay positive dividends long into the…

Then Senator Stabenow will be willing to let the Senator from Texas finish her statement. I ask unanimous consent that Senator Stabenow be recognized to offer her amendment and then Senator McConnell would offer his. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Senator Stabenow be recognized to offer an amendment related to 1099 reporting forms; that she give her speech regarding this after Senator McConnell offers an amendment relating to health care…

Mr. President, following leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business until 12:30 today, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. At 12:30, we are going to each have our weekly caucus meetings…

Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:20 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, February 1, 2011, at…

Mr. President, following leader remarks, the Senate will turn to a period of morning business with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. I am confident we will be able to move to the Federal Aviation Administration…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Blumenthal). Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________