Mark Pryor: “We have to take steps every single year, and I appreciate your leadership in that effort.”

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of the following bills en bloc: Calendar No. 131, S. 684; and Calendar No. 513, S. 1800. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bills by title en bloc. The…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 648, S. Res. 595. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A…

I ask unanimous consent that during the adjournment or recess of the Senate from Wednesday, December 17, 2014, through Friday, January 2, 2015, Senators Rockefeller, Cardin, and Levin be authorized to sign duly enrolled bills or joint…

I ask unanimous consent that the Judiciary Committee be discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 226, and the Senate proceed to its consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report…