Should this legislation be defeated today, current law will remain in effect, and states who poorly administer SNAP programs will begin to pay for the portion of the benefit cost next year.

This is really not about SNAP recipients, this is about allowing states to continue making error rates that are unimaginable.

I’m deeply disappointed by this outcome.

Our federal courts deserve facilities that are well maintained and able to meet the needs of the judges, legal professionals and the public they serve.

Senator Graham tirelessly worked to impose real consequences on Putin and end Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.

In light of the devastating wildfires we now see far too often, Congress should do everything it can to encourage better forest management practices.

It delivers the certainty consumers, businesses and markets have been calling for by creating strong safeguards while supporting responsible innovation.

America’s farmers, ranchers and producers have always answered the call to do more to feed the nation.

I’m proud to put forward this discussion draft that reflects the input and priorities of Republicans, Democrats, and most importantly, rural America.

Farm Bill 2.0 is built to support the backbone of our food system.

Medicare patients need timely access to medical imaging, but current guidelines continue to limit providers’ ability to utilize this important diagnostic tool.

It will make their lives more difficult. And, you know, the bottom line is, we need to quit holding these people hostage.

The best way to serve our agriculture community is by working together, so it’s disappointing USDA didn’t share its plans in advance of this announcement.

It’s about being good stewards of taxpayer dollars while giving folks the tools to succeed.

That's something that I heard some members voice concern about.

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 PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

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

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following resolutions, which are at the desk: S. Res. 209 and S. Res. 210. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. There being no…

I now ask for a second reading, and in order to place the bill on the calendar under the provisions of rule XIV, I object to my own request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The bill will receive its second reading on the next…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 211, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S…

I understand there is a bill at the desk, and I ask for its first reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bill by title for the first time. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 276) to rename the Gulf of…

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 3:52 p.m., adjourned until Monday, May 12, 2025, at 3 p.m.

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 3 p.m. on Monday, May 12; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed…

had I been present and voting on rollcall vote No. 210, motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar No. 75, Lt. Gen. John D. Caine (Retired) to be Major General in the Air Force, I would have voted yea. Had I been present and voting on…