Mr. President, today, following the remarks by Senators regarding the tragedy in Poland--and we appreciate very much their being here--there will be a period of morning business for 1 hour, with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10…

Mr. President, I would like to say, recognizing that she is here, that one of the remarkable moments of my career was a time a number of years ago when we were in Poland. The delegation was led by Senator John Glenn, and we were meeting…

Madam President, I enter a motion to reconsider. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The motion is entered.

Madam President, with the consent of the minority, I suggest we go into a period of morning business for 1 hour, and at 2 o'clock we go back on this bill. As soon as Senator Coburn comes-- Chairman Baucus will be here around 2:15 and he…

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that we go into a period of morning business until 2 p.m., and at that time we go back on the bill, and that Senator Coburn be recognized to offer an amendment at 2:15. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is…

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that during the time of morning business, Senator Warner and his colleagues be allowed to enter into a colloquy. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from…

Mr. President, we are not in a quorum call; is that right? The PRESIDING OFFICER. That is correct.

Mr. President, the Republican leader and I have discussed this vote that will take place at 5:45, if the unanimous consent request is granted, and we are going to keep the vote open for a while. There are a number of things people have to…

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

Madam President, I object to any further proceedings with respect to this bill at this time. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The bill will be placed on the calendar. ____________________

I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant editor of the Daily Digest (Joe Johnston) proceeded to call the roll.

Mr. President, there will be no more votes today. I ask unanimous consent that on April 14, tomorrow, following morning business, the Senate resume consideration of H.R. 4851, with the time until 12 noon equally divided and controlled…

Madam President, things were very hectic when the health care legislation passed. At the end of that work period, I acknowledged the contribution of several staff members to helping Congress pass health care reform--the most significant…

Madam President, I am told that S. 3194 is at the desk and due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the bill by title for the second time. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S…

Madam President, today in the Senate, there will be a period of morning business for 1 hour. Senators will be allowed to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The majority will control the first 30 minutes and the Republicans will control the…

Mr. President, I wish to extend my personal condolences to those who suffered the two tragedies while we were back home--one here in America and one halfway around the world. The mining tragedy in West Virginia hit home for me. It brought…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that at 3:30 p.m., the Senate observe a moment of silence in solidarity with the people of West Virginia regarding the mining accident. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that we proceed to morning business as previously outlined and that Senators be permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered…