I suggest 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. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the…

I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The text of the amendment is printed in the Record of March 2, 2010, under ``Text of…

This is on behalf of Senator Sanders, Mr. Dodd, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Leahy, and Mrs. Gillibrand. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid]…

I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To provide funding for summer employment for youth) At…

Mr. President, I send an amendment to the desk on behalf of Senator Murray and others. This is No. 3356. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr…

Mr. President, we will move directly to the bill. If Senator McConnell wishes to speak, he has that right. We will move to H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act. Last night, we were able to reach agreement on the next amendments in order. Those…

Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:57 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, March…

There will be rollcall votes throughout the day tomorrow as we continue to work through this important legislation. ____________________

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m., Thursday, March 4; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to consider Executive Calendar Nos. 603, 604, 610, 625, 629, 630, and 700 so that the nominees be confirmed en bloc, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table en bloc…

Mr. President, I am pleased to introduce bipartisan legislation that will protect the unique ecosystems of the American West from the harmful effects of invasive, non-native species. I am joined by my cosponsors Senators Begich, Bennet of…

Reserving the right to object, Madam President, I appreciate the efforts of my friend, the Senator from Maine, and I would hope my friend, the Senator from Kentucky, would reconsider. His point has been made. It has been adequately made. I…

Madam President, just a few words on what has been happening here recently. Certainly, there is an emergency. Our economy is suffering. There is not a State that is not hurting. Some States are hurting worse than others. This is a…

Madam President, following any leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business for 1 hour, with Senators allowed to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The Republicans will control the first half and the majority will control the…

Madam President, I rise to acknowledge a respected voice and longstanding figure in the Las Vegas community; I rise to commend a leader of souls and a social advocate for civil rights and children for over 50 years; I rise to wish a happy…

My friend from Texas has been so very patient. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Republicans control the time. The Senator from Texas is recognized. ____________________

Madam President, reserving the right to object, I am sorry my friend from Kentucky has made this so personal because it shouldn't be the case, but let me review history a little bit. The Senator from Kentucky talks about the bill we voted…

And the Senator from Tennessee is here. If we run into a shortage of time, we will be happy to try to work it out in some way with the minority.