I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The…

Children are not ready to learn when their families are struggling.

I believe that States, school districts, and the educators working directly with students know best what their students need, thus I'd lean with more State control.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 41, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res…

I know our colleague from Delaware is wishing to speak. If I may just proceed to do the closeout and he would be able to speak after that. ____________________

we are here this evening, after the conclusion of two cloture votes where we have failed to get the sufficient 60 votes that are required to cut off debate and move forward on this bill. As the floor manager, I will be working with my…

The Federal Government should focus on providing resources to support and retain high quality teachers.

The Discussion Draft bill that we are working on here in the committee would give much more autonomy to States to make decisions about education policies.

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 27; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to…

I do believe it is inherent for the Federal Government to provide States guidance in this area.

The Federal Government should not undermine this important work.

I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum calls related to the cloture motions on Senate amendment No. 2 and S. 1 be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. Cloture Motion The…

Point of inquiry: Do I understand that the Senator from Rhode Island wishes to make his amendment pending or just speak to the amendment?

I thank the Senator from North Dakota for his leadership on this issue. He has been persistent, diligent, and very articulate as we have moved through the process, and I appreciate that a great deal. I thought I was going to be spending…

There continues to be objection. I would like to meet with the ranking member to continue a process of back-and-forth to make amendments pending. I have no objection to the Senator from California speaking to her amendment at this time…

I think it was the intention of the ranking member and myself that we go back and forth. We have done that, six each time now. I don't have other Members on our side who are either present, which we have asked them to be, or have asked me…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on January 22, 2015, at 10 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

we have the sense of the Senate that would express that all forms of bitumen or synthetic crude should be subject to the 8-cent-per-barrel excise tax associated with the oilspill liability trust fund. This is important because right now we…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Finance be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on January 22, 2015, at 10 a.m., in room SD-215 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct a hearing entitled ``Jobs and a…

I move to reconsider the vote. Mr. McCONNELL. I move to lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to. Amendment No. 24 The PRESIDING OFFICER. There will now be 2 minutes of debate equally divided prior to a…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate, on January 22, 2015, at 10 a.m. in room SD-226 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

I turn to my very patient colleague from Kansas, Mr. Moran. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Kansas. Amendment No. 73 to Amendment No. 2

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on January 22, 2015, at 9:30 a.m., in room SD-430 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building to conduct…

I move to table the amendment and ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The clerk will call the roll. The…

I would like to turn to my colleague from Montana. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Montana. Amendment No. 132 to Amendment No. 2