Yes. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I say to my friend from Nevada, I was there. I had a chance to see Strasburg. As remarkable as the 14 strikeouts my friend referred to is the fact he did not walk anybody. What a remarkable athlete. We…

As soon as this vote is complete, that will be the last vote for this evening. We are going to come in tomorrow morning at 9:45 and immediately go to the Murkowski resolution. There are 6 hours set aside for that, and then a motion to…

I so appreciate my counterpart talking about that. I wish I could have been there. But it was, even watching it on TV--gee whiz, there are those of us who love sports, and I know my friend loves basketball, especially that which takes…

Mr. President, following any leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the House message to accompany H.R. 4213, which is a bill to extend a number of expiring provisions, some of the tax issues we have to deal with every…

Mr. President, I say to my friend, it is a wonderful story. His brother, who was a great pitcher at California State Fullerton-- which won the NCAA National Baseball Championship--his brother thought so much of his little brother, who is 4…

Madam President, I had the good fortune of having been put on the Environment and Public Works Committee from the first day I came to the Senate. It has been a great experience to serve on that committee. I have served under Chairman…

Madam President, following leader remarks, the Senate will turn to the consideration of the House message to accompany H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act. The Senate will recess from 12:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. for the…

Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for…

Mr. President, I welcome back my colleagues from their travels back home. It is always good to see them and my staff. I am grateful for all who are here working hard. I know we all benefit from seeing and speaking with our neighbors and…

Mr. President, as in executive session, I ask unanimous consent that the debate time controlled today by Senator Leahy with respect to Executive Calendar Nos. 730, 731, and 759 be divided as follows: 5 minutes each for Senators Boxer and…

Madam President, I rise today to congratulate the Northeastern Nevada Historical Society Museum on their acceptance to the American Association of Museums' Museum Assessment Program. The Northeastern Nevada Historical Society has been…

Mr. President, following leader remarks, there will be a period for the transaction of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. At 4:30 p.m. today, we will turn to executive session to consider three…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that during the adjournment of the Senate, Senate committees may file committee- reported Legislative and Executive Calendar business on Friday, June 4, 2010, during the hours of 12 noon to 2 p.m. The…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Record remain open until 1:30 p.m. today for the introduction of legislation, submission of statements, and cosponsorships. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

Mr. President, as in executive session, I ask unanimous consent that on Monday, June 7, at 4:30 p.m., the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nominations on the Executive Calendar and that they be debated…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider, en bloc, the following nominations: 909, 910, 911, 912, 913, 914, 915, 918, 919, 920, 921, and 922, and all nominations on the Secretary's…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. FRANKEN). Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

Mr. President, I rise to honor Judge James F. McKay III on his appointment as Honorary Counsel of Ireland of the State of Louisiana. In addition to his public service as an appellate court judge on Louisiana's Fourth Circuit Court of…