Mark Pryor: “Let me start by thanking my ranking member, Senator Blunt, who has already proven to be a very good and effective…”

I ask unanimous consent that the Environment and Public Works Committee be discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 564 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the…

I ask unanimous consent that from Thursday December 11 through Friday December 12, Senator Pryor be authorized to sign duly-enrolled bills or joint resolutions. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

I ask unanimous consent that the bill be read a third time and passed and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 599, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A…