Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the cloture vote occur on Monday, December 13, at 3 p.m., with the mandatory quorum being waived. Before the Chair rules on this, there are some people who need the ability--anyway, there is no…

I have a second-degree amendment at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] proposes an amendment numbered 4754 to amendment No. 4753.

I ask for the yeas and nays on that, Mr. President. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. The yeas and nays were ordered. Amendment No. 4754 to amendment No. 4753

Mr. President, I move to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4853 with the Reid-McConnell amendment No. 4753 and that the amendment be considered read. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority leader.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to withdraw my motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4853 with the Reid for Baucus amendment No. 4727. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Merkley). Without objection, it is…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Motion to Concur with Amendment No. 4753

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that we go into a period of morning business until 6:30 tonight, and that Senators be allowed to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar No. 640, H.R. 4337. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 4337) to amend the…

Mr. President, is a quorum present? The PRESIDENT pro tempore. A quorum is present. Senators will be seated. Court of Impeachment Under the previous order, a quorum having been established, the Senate will resume its consideration of the…

Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll and the following Senators entered the Chamber and answered to…

Mr. President, I renew the request I made previously that the Senate, sitting as a court of impeachment for the Articles of Impeachment against G. Thomas Porteous, Jr., adjourn sine die, and as soon as we go to legislative session, Senator…

I ask unanimous consent that 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 relating to this matter be printed in the…

Mr. President, I send an order to the desk and ask that it be stated. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will state the motion. The legislative clerk read as follows: Ordered that the Secretary be directed to communicate to the Secretary of…

Mr. President, I therefore move that this man, Judge Porteous, be disqualified from holding office at any time in the future in the United States. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there debate on the motion? If not, the question is on…

Mr. President, I have an order at the desk. I ask that it be stated. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: Ordered, that the Secretary be directed to communicate to the Secretary of State…

Mr. President, it is my understanding that Judge Porteous is forever disqualified to hold and enjoy any office of trust, honor, or profit of the United States; is that true? The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The leader is correct.

Mr. President, I remind all Senators to remain in their seats during voting on all four Articles of Impeachment. Under impeachment rule XXII, once we have begun voting on the first article, voting will proceed on each of the Articles of…