Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, there be no intervening action or debate, and any statements be printed in the Record…

Madam President, following leader remarks, we will be in a period of morning business for 60 minutes. The majority will control the first half hour and the Republicans will control the final 30 minutes. Following morning business, we will…

Madam President, I applaud and commend my friend, the distinguished chairman of the Banking Committee, Senator Chris Dodd, for the bill we have on the floor. I also express my appreciation for the work done by the chair of the Agriculture…

Mr. President, I am forever amazed at my friends on the other side of the aisle. They have clearly established themselves as the party of no. America knows that. But what they have done on this bill dealing with Wall Street reform is hard…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to a period of morning business with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

Mr. President, we have had a big day in the Senate. Because of my Republican friends, we have been able to accomplish almost nothing--not quite but almost nothing. I love old cars, and I am glad we are able to pass this important…

Mr. President, I rise today to pay a special tribute to Dr. Mike Reed, who has been a champion for the University of Nevada, Reno, and for the Nevada System of Higher Education throughout his prestigious career. After numerous years of…

Mr. President, following leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S. 3217, the Wall Street reform legislation. There will be no rollcall votes today. I am anxious to see how the debate goes forward on this bill. It is a most…

Mr. President, the managers of the bill wish to give opening statements on this important legislation. I ask unanimous consent that Senator Dodd be recognized to use whatever time he feels appropriate, that Senator Shelby then be…

Madam President, for me, being a miner's son, having worked in the mines myself, these reports out of West Virginia and Kentucky are very troubling. Mining is a very dangerous occupation. I know that personally as a result of my dad having…

Mr. President, there is a substitute amendment at the desk. I call up that amendment on behalf of Senators Dodd and Lincoln. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The amendment is printed in today's Record under ``Text of Amendments.'') Amendment…

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that I be authorized to sign any duly enrolled bills and joint resolutions for the period of today, April 29, and tomorrow, April 30. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so…

Mr. President, I now ask the clerk to report the Boxer amendment No. 3737. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid], for Mrs. Boxer…

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. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call…

Mr. President, following leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business for 90 minutes, with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The first 30 minutes will be under the control of the Republicans, the majority…

Mr. President, I rise today to acknowledge the extraordinary work of Arthur M. Cummings II, who has served with distinction for more than 20 years with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Mr. Cummings was appointed on January 9, 2008 as…

Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the extraordinary work of Thomas Morris Griffin, Jr., during his 12 years with the U.S. Secret Service. In his prior positions, Special Agent Griffin was assigned to train agents, handle daily…