Mr. President, following leader remarks, there will be an hour of morning business. The majority will control the first 30 minutes; the Republicans will control the next 30 minutes. The Senate will then resume consideration of the Wall…

Mr. President, we all know how Wall Street brought our economy to the brink of collapse nearly 2 years ago. Our financial system let traders gamble away other people's money with little risk and large reward. The system said to big…

Mr. President, I have conferred with the Republican leader. We are going to process as many amendments tonight as we can, and all day tomorrow. Hopefully, we will be able to work on these Wednesday, also. I hope everybody considers this…

Mr. President, I have two cloture motions at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motions having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motions. The legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion…

Mr. President, Wall Street isn't the only place where a reckless pursuit of profits has proven destructive. In the weeks since the Deepwater Horizon explosion, as much as 20 million gallons have spewed into the Gulf of Mexico. To put that…

Mr. President, following any leader remarks and morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the Wall Street reform legislation. Today, the managers of the bill will continue to work toward an agreement to begin voting at 5:30…

Mr. President, I rise today with a sad heart, because on Monday, May 10, the city of Las Vegas and our Nation lost a voice for truth and justice. On that day, Reverend Jesse Scott passed away. Reverend Jesse Scott committed many of his 90…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Intelligence be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on May 13, 2010, at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate, on May 13, 2010, at 2:30 p.m., in room SD-226 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct a hearing…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Judiciary be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on May 13, 2010, at 10 a.m., in SD-226 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct an executive business…

Mr. President, if I can have everyone's attention, I will be as quick as possible. Mr. President, we have dealt with 31 amendments on this piece of legislation. Until today, this last amendment, they have all been 50-vote margins. There…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Indian Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on May 13, 2010, at 9:30 a.m. in room 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Finance be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on May 13, 2010, at 10 a.m., in room 215 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on May 13, 2010, at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. committee on…

Madam President, I had the opportunity a few years ago to ride with two police officers. It was a specialized unit that had been established with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department on drunk drivers. I learned so much. It was a…

Madam President, following any leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the Wall Street reform legislation. We have eight amendments that are pending. Today we will continue to work through these amendments to the bill and…

Madam President, I appreciate my friend from Michigan yielding the floor. I appreciate the statement. I appreciate the work the Subcommittee on Investigations has done and I appreciate the work his Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations…

I thank Chairman Gordon for his leadership on this important legislation that will strengthen American competitiveness. I rise today in support of my amendment, which is part of the en bloc amendment, which clarifies that both preservice…