I move to table the motion to concur with the amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion to table. The motion was agreed to. Vote on Motion to Concur The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to…

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The legislative clerk called the roll.

I come to the floor to speak about the fires and tornadoes in Tennessee, but I would observe beforehand that by tomorrow we will be voting on the 21st Century Cures and the mental health bill. I have a little different view of it than the…

I thank the Senator for his words, support, and his leadership this year. I thank also Senator Murray from Washington. She would be here, except her plane is delayed. The vote will be held open to make sure she can be here, but Senator…

the Senator from Illinois is very generous, and I thank him, but I would remind him that he was the persistent agent for the change in support for regenerative medicine. That wasn't easy to do, and he has been the leader, along with others…

while we are waiting for Senator Murphy, let me salute Senator Kirk for his leadership from the very beginning. He has pointed out to the committee and the Senate that, as the Mayo Clinic has said, regenerative medicine is a game changer…

I ask unanimous consent that Senator Kirk be recognized next and then Senator Murphy following him and that after that, I be recognized. We will be voting at 5:30. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator…

I thank the Presiding Officer, and I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.

I come today to the Senate floor to offer congratulations to the U.S. House of Representatives because last night, in an overwhelming vote, they passed what Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has described as the single most important…

once again, I want to thank Senator Murphy and Senator Cassidy for their exceptional passion, leadership, and professionalism on a big issue. We all will have a chance to support their work when the bill comes over from the House on Monday…

the second subject I came here to talk about is the 21st Century Cures Act and the mental health legislation, both of which are being debated in the U.S. House of Representatives. There will be a vote on that legislation this afternoon at…

I have five requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority leaders. Pursuant to Rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…