Mr. President, on behalf of myself and the distinguished Republican leader, Mr. McConnell, I send a resolution to the desk on the appointment of an impeachment trial committee and ask for its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the following counsel and staff of the House of Representatives be permitted the privileges of the floor during the proceedings with respect to the trial of the impeachment of Judge Porteous…

Another day, another missed opportunity. Nevada's unemployment rate is at 13 percent. So you have to ask the question: Where are the jobs? I do tele-town hall meetings weekly in my district. I survey thousands. The question asked is: What…

I object to the matter being placed on the calendar. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection having been heard, the matter will be placed on the calendar under rule XIV. ____________________

Madam President, I understand that H.R. 2314 is at the desk and is due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the bill by title for the second time. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R…

Madam President, following leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to a period of morning business until 12:30 p.m. Senators will be allowed to speak for up to 10 minutes each, with the time until 10:30 equally divided and controlled…

Last week I hosted a telephone town hall with more than 3,500 people tuned in from District Three. This was an excellent opportunity to hear directly from my constituents about the issues that are important to their lives. This was the…

On rollcall No. 110, had I been present, I would have voted ``nay.''

We've heard a lot about health care today and for the past month and, actually, for the past year as this issue has been debated as one of the most important things facing this country and the people in all our districts. We know that we…

On rollcall No. 111, had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.''

On rollcall No. 109, had I been present, I would have voted ``nay.''

Madam President, following leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business for an hour, with Senators allowed to speak for 10 minutes each during that period of time. Following that morning business, we will resume consideration…

Mr. President, I rise today to honor Genevieve ``Gene'' Segerblom for a lifetime of service to her family, community, and the entire State of Nevada. It has been my privilege to serve the State of Nevada for close to 45 years in a variety…

As you know, the people in southern Nevada have been hit hard during these tough economic times, caused largely by unbridled corporate greed and complicitous government action during the 8 years of the Bush administration. We have the…

The point of order is well taken? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The amendments all propose new subject matter. The amendments are nongermane and the point of order is well taken.

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

What is the question before the Senate? Amendment No. 3336, as Amended The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The question is on the Baucus substitute, No. 3336, as amended. The question is on agreeing to the amendment. The substitute amendment…

I make a point of order, en bloc, that the pending amendments Nos. 3342, 3368, and 3427 are not germane postcloture. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.