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 that any statements relating to this matter be…

Mr. President, if there is nothing further to come before the Senate--first of all, I appreciate the Chair's courtesy in waiting this afternoon, as we got this most important legislation completed--I ask unanimous consent that the Senate…

Mr. President, I move to concur in the House amendments, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and that any statements relating to this matter be printed in the Record. The motion was agreed…

Mr. President, I now ask that the Chair lay before the Senate a House message with respect to S. 3689. The Presiding Officer laid before the Senate the following message from the House of Representatives: S. 3689 Resolved, That the bill…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn under the provisions of H. Con. Res. 332 until 2 p.m., Monday, November 29; that following the prayer and the pledge, the Journal of…

Mr. President, there will be no rollcall votes during tomorrow's session. The next vote will occur at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Monday, November 29. ____________________

Madam President, is the 30 hours postcloture gone? The PRESIDING OFFICER. It is.

The food safety bill; is that right? The PRESIDING OFFICER. That is correct. Committee Substitute Withdrawn

Mr. President, what is the business before the Senate? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senate is considering S. 510.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table; that any statements relating to the nomination be printed in the Record as if read; that the President be immediately notified…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that there now be a time for debate only for a period of 20 minutes, with Senator Brownback being recognized for a period of up to 10 minutes and that I be recognized when he completes his statement…

Madam President, we are going to continue debate, as I announced, on the food safety legislation. No one in America should have to worry if their salad or sandwich is going to kill them. No one in the Senate should prey on that fear or…

Madam President, I object to any further proceedings with respect to these bills. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection having been heard, the bills will be placed on the calendar. ____________________

Madam President, I am told there are two bills at the desk that are due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will read the titles of the bills for the second time. The assistant legislative clerk read as…

Madam President, following any leader remarks, the Senate will turn to a period of morning business for an hour. Senators during that time will be permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. Republicans will control the first 30 minutes…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar No. 520, S. 1609. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 1609) to…

I ask unanimous consent that if cloture is invoked on the substitute, then all postcloture time be yielded back except for the time specified in this agreement; and that the only amendments or motions in order be those specified in this…

I ask unanimous consent the cloture vote on the substitute amendment occur at 6 p.m. on Monday, November 29, and the mandatory quorum be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.