we are winding down the day here. We have had a good opportunity for good discussion and debate about the Energy Policy Modernization Act. We took votes on three amendments, and we just concluded voice votes on six additional ones on top…

I want to follow up on the comments of the Senator from Washington and thank her for her willingness as we have worked through several of these matters throughout the morning, into the afternoon, and now here at the 5 o'clock hour. You do…

we are now ready to process a handful of amendments with a series of voice votes. I ask unanimous consent that the following amendments be called up and reported by number: Barrasso amendment No. 3029; Baldwin amendment No. 2984; Wyden…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendments Nos. 3029, 2984, 3001, 3063, 3020, and 3067 to Amendment No. 2953

I thank my colleague. Amendment No. 2953 (Purpose: In the nature of a substitute)

I thank Senator Roberts. I look forward to working with him as well. And he is right. The wildfire problem is not just a budgeting problem--it is also a management problem. Reforming the way we manage our forests is absolutely crucial…

Last session, I came to the floor to speak about the significant wildfire provisions we included in the Omnibus appropriations bill, why Congress could not accept a flawed proposal supported by this administration and a handful of…

at this time, we will resume the consideration of S. 2012, which is the Energy Policy Modernization Act. Senator Cantwell and I have had an opportunity to speak, as well as the Senator from Texas, and now the Senator from Wyoming has…

I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces of the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on January 27, 2016, at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on January 27, 2016, at 2 p.m., in room SD-226 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct a hearing entitled…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on January 27, 2016, at 10 a.m., in room SD-226 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct a hearing entitled…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on January 27, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. committee on the judiciary

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:26 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, January 28, 2016, at 9:45…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:45 a.m., Thursday, January 28; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved…

I ask unanimous consent to enter into a colloquy with the chairman of the Budget Committee, Senator Enzi of Wyoming, and the chairman of the Agriculture Committee, Senator Roberts of Kansas. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is…

Senators should be aware that we may add additional rollcall votes on amendments to both stacks of votes tomorrow, as the ranking member has said. It would certainly be our intent that we work to process as much as we can during the time…

I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To provide for certain increases in, and limitations on, the…

I ask unanimous consent to call up Cassidy amendment No. 2954. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Alaska [Ms…

I ask unanimous consent that at 12 noon tomorrow the Senate vote on the Crapo amendment No. 3021 and at 1:45 p.m. the Senate vote on the Schatz amendment No. 2965; that no second- degree amendments be in order to the Crapo or Schatz…

I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The amendment is printed in the Record of January 26, 2016, under ``Text of Amendments.'') Amendment…

it is good to welcome the Presiding Officer back to Washington, DC. This Senator knows that the Presiding Officer was back home in Alaska, and while they may not have had snow, they got everybody else's attention with a 7.1 earthquake. I…

my colleague from West Virginia is always welcome to come back and learn more. On the issue of Dr. Califf, let it be known that I, too, have concerns about his nomination, and it has nothing to do with opioids. It has everything to do with…

we are at the end of the day after having turned to the Energy Policy Modernization Act. We have had some Members come to the floor to speak to the significance and the importance of finally, after almost 8 years now, updating and…

I know we are waiting for other colleagues to come to the floor to speak to the Energy bill itself or perhaps to offer amendments. I certainly would encourage that, as we are trying to get the process going with the Energy Policy…

at this time, I call up amendment No. 2953. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Alaska [Ms. Murkowski] proposes an amendment numbered 2953.