I further ask that the answer be referred to the Impeachment Trial Committee on the Articles Against Judge G. Thomas Porteous, Jr., established by the Senate on March 17, 2010; and that the answer of the respondent, G. Thomas Porteous…

Mr. President, I ask that the Secretary of the Senate communicate to the House of Representatives an attested copy of the answer of G. Thomas Porteous, Jr., Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the Senate convene as a Court of Impeachment to process the answer of Judge G. Thomas Porteous, Jr. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Pursuant to rule IX of the…

I suggest the absence of a quorum. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Moment of Silence Under the previous order, there will now be a moment of…

I now ask unanimous consent that on Tuesday, April 13, following a period of morning business, the Senate resume postcloture debate on the motion to proceed to H.R. 4851; that at 2:15 p.m., all postcloture time be yielded back, the motion…

Madam President, I rise today to call attention to the importance of quality early childhood education programs throughout our country that promote and support the growth and development of our Nation's youngest citizens. Research has…

Madam President, I rise today to show my profound appreciation for the actions of five young Americans who comprise this year's School Safety Patrol Lifesaving Award recipients as chosen by the American Automobile Association. In 1920, the…

I would say I have had a number of conversations with the majority leader and Senator Coburn and I think we have a way to move forward tomorrow afternoon. Madam President, I was talking to the distinguished Senator from Ohio and we were…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 3194 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…

Mr. President, today, the Senate convened at 2 p.m. and will be in a period of morning business until 3 p.m., with the time equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees. At 3 p.m., the Senate will resume the…

Mr. President, last December, just minutes before the Senate passed the health care reform bill that President Obama signed into law last month, my friend, the Republican leader, predicted we would get an earful when we got home, and he…

Mr. President, I wish to welcome back my colleagues. I know each of us cherishes the time we get to spend at home and the face-to- face conversations we have with our neighbors and constituents. Prior to beginning my remarks, because he is…

Mr. President, the signing of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was historic. In addition to providing coverage and lowering health insurance costs for millions of Americans, the legislation will truly transform how care is…

Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the ninth annual Cowboy Poetry Week, which will be celebrated from April 18 to 24, 2010. Across the Western States, in public libraries, museums, and over the airwaves, cowboy poets and cowboy…

Mr. President, I ask that when the vote is called, Senators vote from their desks. The VICE PRESIDENT. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from New Hampshire.

Madam President, today we will resume voting on amendments and motions to the health care legislation. Senators should expect a series of votes to begin momentarily. Under a previous agreement, we will proceed to passage of reconciliation…

Mr. President, I rise today with my good friend Senator Ensign to introduce the Elko Motocross and Tribal Conveyance Act of 2010. As you may know, the Federal Government manages more than 87 percent of the land in Nevada, which equates to…