I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 15, 2015, at 2:30 p.m., in room SR-253 of the Russell Senate Office Building to conduct a…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 15, 2015, at 2:30 p.m., to conduct a hearing entitled ``Overview of U.S…

yesterday the Senator from Montana, Mr. Tester, came on the floor and said he supported this bill because it got rid of adequate yearly progress. This is adequate yearly progress through the back door. Instead of fixing No Child Left…

I urge a ``no'' vote. This bipartisan bill on the floor is about reversing the trend toward a national school board. This amendment is about making the national school board bigger and more powerful. It would result in the Federal…

on behalf of Senator Murray from Washington and myself, I ask unanimous consent that at 3:15 p.m. today, the Senate vote on the following amendments in the order listed: Markey amendment No. 2176, 60-vote threshold; Heitkamp amendment No…

in just a few minutes, after brief comments by Senator Murray and me, we will proceed to a cloture vote and then our next votes will be at 2:30. I think, from the reading of the amendments, that the Senators can see that we have had a fair…

I ask unanimous consent, notwithstanding rule XXII, on behalf of myself and Senator Murray, that if cloture is invoked on the Alexander amendment No. 2089, the following amendments be made pending en bloc: Coons No. 2243; Cruz No. 2180…

for the information of Senators, we have an agreement on the amendments to our legislation to fix No Child Left Behind. The agreement represents all of the amendments that we will be dealing with. The exact time of the final passage will…

I ask unanimous consent that, notwithstanding rule XXII, there be 10 minutes of debate equally divided before the vote to invoke cloture on the Alexander-Murray substitute amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senator from Maine be allowed to speak for 5 minutes following my comments. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I urge a ``no'' vote. Of course, we should help and care about the mental health of children, but the Federal Government already funds at least 16 programs related to mental health. A new program isn't needed, and the Department of…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 15, 2015, at 10 a.m. to conduct a hearing entitled ``Securing the Border: Understanding…