Mr. President, I understand that S. 3628, introduced earlier today by Senator Schumer, is at the desk and is now due for its first reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title for the first time. The legislative…

I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported substitute be considered; that a Klobuchar amendment which is at the desk be agreed to; the substitute amendment, as amended, be agreed to; the bill, as amended, be read a third time and…

I ask unanimous consent that we proceed to Calendar No. 330. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 1376) to restore immunization and sibling age exemptions for…

I ask unanimous consent that on Thursday, July 22, following the use or yielding back of time with respect to S. Res. 591, the Senate proceed to consideration of Calendar No. 470, H.J. Res. 83, a joint resolution approving the renewal of…

I just have one brief comment. Senator Harkin has been the face of the Americans with Disabilities Act for many years. He has worked so hard. He has done many things in this Capitol complex dealing with the people with disabilities. For…

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be placed on the calendar. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that on Thursday, July 22, after any leader time, the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 591, a resolution recognizing and honoring the 20th anniversary of the enactment of the…

I wish to express my appreciation for everyone's patience to get to the point where we are. Especially, I wish to express my appreciation to Senator Landrieu, who has worked tirelessly since Friday coming up with this. I support what she…

I have a second-degree amendment at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] proposes an amendment numbered 4506 to amendment No. 4505. The…

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The yeas and nays were ordered. Amendment No. 4506 to Amendment No. 4505

Mr. President, I have an amendment to the instructions at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] proposes an amendment numbered 4505 to…

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The yeas and nays were ordered. Amendment No. 4505

Mr. President, I have a motion to commit with instructions at the desk. I ask that it be stated. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid]…

Mr. President, there have been three cloture motions stated. I ask consent that the mandatory quorums be waived with respect to these motions. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Motion To Commit With Amendment No…

Mr. President, I have three cloture motions at the desk. I ask that they be stated. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motions having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motions. The assistant…

I have a substitute amendment at the desk. I ask that it be considered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid], for Mr. Baucus, proposes an…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that all pending amendments and the motion to commit be withdrawn. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 4499

I now have a second-degree amendment at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] proposes an amendment numbered 4503 to amendment No. 4502.