I note the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.

Mr. President, the House of Representatives deserves the appreciation of the entire Nation for what it did last night. A clear majority of Congressmen and Congresswomen voted in favor of the bill that a supermajority of Senators passed on…

Mr. President, our country has lost a friend, a patriot, and an environmental pioneer, Stewart Udall. Stewart Udall did more to preserve and protect the American landscape than probably anyone else. He died this weekend. Our thoughts are…

Mr. President, following leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period for the transaction of morning business until 3 p.m., with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each, with the time equally divided and controlled between…

For over 1 year, I have listened to the voices of District 3 and heard heartbreaking stories of children denied coverage because of a preexisting condition, small business owners who can't afford to insure their employees, and single moms…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Thousands of Nevadans have been surveyed and an overwhelming number oppose the government takeover of health care. Yet two-thirds of Nevada's delegation will defy their constituents and vote with their…

Mr. President, following leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the FAA bill. It is hopeful we will reach an agreement on the slots issue, which has created some controversy in this matter. The Senators involved, both…

We are on the bill. That is where we should be. I note the absence of a quorum. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.

Mr. President, has morning business been announced? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. We are on the bill.

Mr. President, I agree with my friend from Arizona. I think there should be consultation with his Members, and we hope we can work something out next week. ____________________

Mr. President, we have an issue and a problem, as we had a long debate dealing with unemployment benefits. We moved forward and passed the bill that would extend them for 30 days. That extension is going to run out before we complete the…

Mr. President, I object to any further proceedings with respect to these three bills. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The bills will be placed on the calendar. ____________________

Mr. President, there are three bills at the desk due for a second reading and I ask that the Chair proceed with that. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the bills by title for the second time. The assistant legislative…

I ask unanimous consent that the concurrent resolution be agreed to; a Nelson of Florida amendment to the preamble, which is at the desk, be agreed to; the preamble, as amended, be agreed to; the motion to reconsider be laid on the table…

I believe there are three bills at the desk, and I ask for their first reading en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bills by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 3143) to provide that…

The need for health care reform is critical for so many in America, but for women, the need is even greater. With health care costs weighing heavily on our small businesses, and with women more likely to own or work for small businesses…

I now ask for their second reading en bloc but object to my own request en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The bills will be read for the second time on the next legislative day. ____________________

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to S. Res. 462. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 462) recognizing Thursday, April…