House Republicans have made their agenda really clear. What's obvious is that it's really not about creating jobs. It's not about addressing the economy, but rather the extreme agenda is to undermine women's access to reproductive health…

I announce that the Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. Kerry) is necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 61, nays 38, as follows: [Rollcall Vote…

Madam President, the budget the President released Monday includes more than $1 trillion in deficit reduction and two-thirds of it comes from spending cuts. That puts the Nation on the path toward fiscal sustainability. But it also…

I announce that the Senator from Massachusettes (Mr. Kerry) is necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 52, nays 47, as follows: [Rollcall Vote…

I announce that the Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. Kerry) is necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 34, nays 65, as follows: [Rollcall Vote…

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Infrastructure Investment

I announce that the Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. Kerry) is necessarily absent.

I announce that the Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. Kerry) is necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 59, nays 40, as follows: [Rollcall Vote…

I announce that the Senator from Delaware (Mr. Coons), the Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. Kerry), and the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Sanders) are necessarily absent.

Mr. President, employers in several States, including Illinois, are facing an automatic tax increase if Congress doesn't do something. That is right. Businesses that are struggling in this recession face a Federal tax coming their way if…

Madam President, I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Klobuchar). The clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk proceeded to call the roll.

I would also like to now announce the new nominees for the next March Silver Fleece Award. First, we will have the opportunity to vote to give the Silver Fleece Award for a $150,000 transportation grant to create a ``wildlife crossing'' at…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Silver Fleece Award

Mr. President, we are spending money that we do not have. The administration's budget proposes taxing the American people to the tune of $2.6 trillion, spending $3.7 trillion, and borrowing $1.1 trillion. Under the budget, interest…

I simply rise to concur with the last group of speakers who have indicated that they were in opposition to this amendment. I have worked with individuals in the State of Illinois for the last several years. My congressional district runs…

My friend from Michigan, I appreciate his interest in this issue. I have to strongly stand up and oppose it, though. The 11th in Illinois, which is my district, is very, very focused and very reliant upon the ability to move commerce, the…

I move to strike the last word, Mr. Chairman. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.

No problem. I understand, this takes time. When we talk about affecting $30 billion in economic commerce, I would expect that to take some time. Now, again, I appreciate the concern. I appreciate everything we're dealing with. This is a…