I am pleased to join my colleagues today to show our continued support for improvements to the VA Community Care Programs. Last year, under the leadership of Senate VA Committee Chairman Isakson and Ranking Member Tester, we passed the VA…

in the early morning hours of June 6, 1944, 75,000 members of the U.S. Armed Forces and 75,000 of their counterparts in the Allied Expeditionary Force launched Operation Overlord when they stormed ashore five landing areas on the beaches…

I would like to echo the sentiments my colleagues have expressed in appreciation of the men and women who serve in our Armed Forces. While it may seem like the Members of this Chamber, much like America itself, are strongly divided on…

I am pleased to join many of my colleagues today to celebrate National Small Business Week. Nearly every day, we do business with these local retailers or use products they had a hand in creating somewhere along the supply chain. Still, it…

the North Atlantic Treaty Organization turned 70 last month. Congressional leaders invited NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to deliver an address before a joint meeting of Congress to mark the historic occasion. The Secretary…

I am pleased to join my colleagues in recognizing Women's History Month and celebrating the countless women who have shaped our Nation and those who continue to devote their time and energy to the pursuit of equality here at home and…

In order to place the bill on the calendar under the provisions of rule XIV, I object to further proceedings. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The objection having been heard, the bill will be placed on the calendar. ____________________

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

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order, following the remarks of our Democratic colleagues. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 12; further, that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be…

I understand that there is a bill at the desk that is due for a second reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is correct. The clerk will read the title of the bill for the second time. The bill clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 729)…

I have a request for one committee to meet during today's session of the Senate. It has the approval of the Majority and Minority leaders. Pursuant to Rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following committee…

I ask unanimous consent that all postcloture time on the Matey nomination expire at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12; further, that if confirmed, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table and the President be…

the American Legion, the Nation's largest wartime veterans service organization, is celebrating its centennial this year. I rise today to recognize this milestone. For the past 100 years, the American Legion has been a leading advocate for…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 103, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A resolution (S…

I am grateful for the opportunity to echo my colleagues' concerns about the Green New Deal. We are here because the majority leader has indicated that the Senate will be considering this misguided proposal in the coming weeks. You would…

I rise today to join many of my colleagues in raising our voices on behalf of some of the most vulnerable members of our society. Recently, a very disturbing and revealing discussion has been taking place in our country that raises serious…

I have 4 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…

I ask unanimous consent that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table and that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

it is no secret that the 116th Congress got off to a rocky start as we tried to address the ongoing partial shutdown. Despite that, I remain optimistic that we can work together to get things done for the American people. Those looking for…

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 6:52 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at 10 a.m.

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m., Tuesday, January 29; further, that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be…

I rise today to discuss legislation that Senator Cardin and I introduced last year and successfully worked to move through the legislative process, with lots of help from many others. The Women's Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment…

I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill was ordered to a third reading and was read the third time.

I know of no further debate on the bill. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. If there is no further debate, the bill having been read the third time, the question is, Shall the bill pass? The bill (H.R. 430) was passed.