I have a resolution at the desk and ask for its consideration. The SECRETARY OF THE SENATE. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 567) to elect Daniel K…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the cloture vote on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5297 be delayed to occur at 2:15 tomorrow, Tuesday, June 29; further that if cloture is invoked on the motion to proceed, then all postcloture…

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to and the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res. 568) was agreed to, as follows: S. Res. 568…

Mr. President, I have a resolution at the desk and ask for its consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 568) notifying the…

I ask that the Senate observe a moment of silence for Senator Byrd. (Moment of silence.) ____________________

Mr. President, our Senate family grieves today with the Byrd family over the loss of one of the most dedicated Americans ever to serve this country; one of the most devoted men ever to serve his State; one of the most distinguished…

As I indicated, we will have one vote at 5:30 today. 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. Mr. McCONNELL. I ask unanimous consent…

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate continue in morning business until 5 o'clock today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to and the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res. 569) was agreed to, as follows: S. Res. 569…

Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 11:04 a.m., adjourned until Monday, June 28, 2010…

I have been told there are two bills at the desk due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report. The bill clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 5481) to give subpoena power to the National Commission on the…

Mr. President, I object to any further proceedings with respect to these bills en bloc. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection having been heard, the bills will be placed on the calendar under rule XIV.

Mr. President, following leader remarks the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R. 5297, the small business jobs bill. There will be no rollcall votes today. Senators should expect the next votes to occur Monday…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to Calendar No. 439, S. 3104. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the bill by title. The assistant legislative clerk…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to a period for the transaction of morning business, with Senators allowed to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Record remain open until 12 noon for the purpose of the introduction of legislation, the insertion of statements, and any cosponsors, notwithstanding an adjournment of the Senate. The ACTING…

Mr. President, under a previous order, at 5 p.m. on Monday, the Senate will proceed to executive session to debate the nomination of Gary Feinerman to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois, with the time…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 2 p.m. on Monday, June 28; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be…