
Mr. President, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs has reviewed the nomination of David P. Pekoske to be the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security. Seeing that…
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Mr. President, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs has reviewed the nomination of David P. Pekoske to be the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security. Seeing that…

Mr. President, I renew my above request except that I ask unanimous consent that the vote occur at a time to be determined by the majority leader, in consultation with the Republican leader; that there be 10 minutes for debate equally…

Mr. President, shortly, I will ask unanimous consent on the nomination of Dimitri Kusnezov to be the Under Secretary for Science and Technology at the Department of Homeland Security. The Department needs qualified and steady leadership to…

I appreciated the gentleman's comments. I will point out, since the gentleman did refer to the former President, Mr. Trump, that Mr. Trump saw this as an injustice and directed his administration to address it as well. And I also think…

I ask unanimous consent that the resolutions be agreed to, the preambles be agreed to, and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, all en bloc. The resolutions (S. Res. 720, S. Res. 721, S. Res. 722, and…

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following Senate resolutions introduced earlier today: S. Res. 720, S. Res. 721, S. Res. 722, and S. Res. 723. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 418, S. Res. 394. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk…

Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the service, accomplishments, and retirement of Michigan native GEN Joseph M. Martin. Joe will pass on the mantle of leadership after 36 years of service and completes his highly decorated career as…

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the notice of proposed rulemaking from the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

For the information of the Senate, there will be two rollcall votes in relation to the CHIPS and Science legislation at approximately 11:30 a.m. and a cloture vote at approximately 4:30 p.m. in relation to the PACT Act. ____________________

I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported substitute amendment to the preamble be agreed to; the preamble, as amended, be agreed to; and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening…

I know of no further debate on the resolution, as amended. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there further debate? Hearing none, the question is on adopting the resolution, as amended. The amendment (S. Res. 394), as amended, was agreed to.

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 27; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings…

I thank the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Neguse), my friend, for yielding to me to speak in favor of this rule, which includes consideration of legislation that I and others drafted, the Susan Muffley Act, to ensure that people who worked…

Madam President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:03 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at 10 a.m.

Today, I recognize the Liberian Association of Michigan as they gather to celebrate the 175th anniversary of Liberia's independence and the contributions of Liberian Americans to Michigan's 13th District Strong. Founded in 1971, the…

While I understand and share some of the concerns, the reality is the embargoes aren't working and have failed to achieve any of its aims for over a half a century. I think my colleagues, all of us, at least agree that there is no more…

This is only about food. The Members in opposition are claiming to stand with the people of Cuba, but this is our opportunity to support the Cuban people and help them right now. When we take this opportunity to vote ``yes,'' we show that…