Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Markey). Without objection, it is so ordered. Order of Procedure

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that at a time to be determined today, Senator Sanders be recognized to make a motion to discharge S. Res. 504; and that if the motion is made and upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate…

I announce that the Senator from Maryland (Mr. Cardin), the Senator from Delaware (Mr. Coons), and the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. Schatz) are necessarily absent.

This is a picture of 3-year-old Jose Urribarri, who is a member of a migrant family in Chicago. Freezing weather is just one of the challenges facing families like Jose's as stable housing options disappear in the dead of winter. Catholic…

For the information of the Senate, Senator Sanders had a flight delay and is still expected to make the motion to discharge his resolution and speak prior to this evening's votes. Senators should expect votes to start at approximately 6:45…

It is with a heavy heart that I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Bunker Hill basketball Coach Jim Hlafka, who passed away last month at 90 years old. The love and respect Coach Hlafka had for his players and the game was truly…

Madam President, over the holiday recess, the U.S. Senate and the people of Wisconsin experienced a profound loss: the passing of Herb Kohl. I had the pleasure of serving with Herb in the Senate for 15 years. He was a tremendous Senator…

Madam President, in a few short days, our Nation will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. For many, it will be a day to envision a future in which America, as Dr. King dreamed, is ``free at last.'' For others, it will…

I announce that the Senator from Washington (Ms. Cantwell), the Senator from West Virginia (Mr. Manchin), and the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Sanders) are necessarily absent.

I was unable to attend votes today. However, if I was present, I would have voted ``nay'' on the passage of S.J. Res. 38, rollcall No. 8. personal explanation

I announce that the Senator from Washington (Ms. Cantwell) is necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Baldwin). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 51, nays 48, as follows…

Mr. President, having experienced legislative efforts of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, it would be a surprise to many people to learn that many Members come to the floor to address issues of personal importance to them…

I announce that the Senator from Washington (Ms. Cantwell) is necessarily absent. The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 54, nays 45, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 5 Leg.] YEAS--54 Barrasso Blackburn Boozman Braun Britt Budd Capito Cassidy…

Madam President, today, the Senate will vote to confirm Kato Crews to the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. Born in Pueblo, CO, Judge Crews received his B.A. from the University of Northern Colorado and his J.D. from the…

I announce that the Senator from Washington (Ms. Cantwell) and the Senator from Virginia (Mr. Warner) are necessarily absent.

Mr. President, and also, I thank my colleague, the senior Senator from Illinois, for being here. I would like to just talk today about a dear, dear friend of ours, Ed Smith, who recently passed away. I am going to try not to say too much…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Welch). Without objection, it is so ordered.

Mr. President, today, the Senate will vote to confirm Judge John Kazen to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Born in Lincoln, NE, Judge Kazen received his B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin and his J.D…