How much time do I have remaining? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator has 5 minutes 20 seconds.

All the time of debate on your amendment has been equally divided between Democrats and Republicans. I am not asking for your time. I am asking that, on the Democratic time, the last 5 minutes be given to Senator Baucus.

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

Madam President, as a freshman Member of this body, I have a great deal of respect for those who have been a part of this institution for many years. On both sides of the aisle, veteran Senators lend their experience, and their invaluable…

Madam President, we live in a world divided. International tension, mistrust, and even war too often separate nation from nation. But every 2 years, thousands of athletes from countries all over the world come together to celebrate the…

I thank the chairman for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. 1097, supporting the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week. As one of only a handful of engineers in Congress, as Chairman Wu mentioned, I am proud…

I thank the chairman for yielding. Madam Speaker, I have a background as an engineer. I actually have a master's degree in systems engineering. I understand the need for understanding how systems work and for understanding what can be done…

Mr. President, keep in mind we have repeatedly offered to the Senator from Kentucky an opportunity for a vote: Bring your approach to the floor. Let the Senate decide. Accept the decision of the Senate, win or lose. That is the most any…

Mr. President, reserving the right to object, the Senator, again, is asking that he win without a vote. I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard.

Madam President, I rise to congratulate a well-loved Chicago institution on a landmark anniversary. For 50 years, the Jesse White Tumblers troupe has delighted audiences in Illinois and beyond and opened doors of opportunity for thousands…

First, let me serve notice on the Republican side that I will be making a unanimous consent request about the extension of unemployment benefits so that Senator Bunning or someone else on his behalf will be on the floor if they care to…

Mr. President, earlier this week, the Senator from Kentucky made the same request. The Senate majority leader, Harry Reid, said to the Senator from Kentucky: I will give you a chance to come to the floor with your paid-for amendment, fully…

If he has a way to pay for this and wants to offer it as an amendment on the floor, we have given him the opportunity to do that. But for him to say he wants to dictate how this is going to be paid for from sources that, frankly, many of…

I ask unanimous consent for 2 additional minutes. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Mr. President, last night a number of Senators stayed on the floor until almost midnight--I thank the staff and pages for their endurance and patience. This was over an issue that was critically important to our Nation. It is an issue…

I know. For those who are following this debate, we have asked to extend unemployment benefits for those out of work in America for 30 days and to extend COBRA benefits which helps them to pay for their health insurance for 30 days. It…

Mr. President, I thank the Senator from Missouri and for those who are following this debate.

Working families. Mrs. McCASKILL. These are working folks. They are not--frankly, my family is very blessed. The tax cuts that were passed helped my family. It didn't help some of the families out there now struggling with unemployment…