Mark Pryor: “I want to thank all of our witnesses for being here and I want to thank everybody for being here and participating in…”

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 notwithstanding the upcoming recess or adjournment of the Senate, the President of the Senate, the President pro tempore, and the majority and minority leaders be authorized to make appointments to commissions…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nominations: Calendar Nos. 1112 through and including 1137, and all nominations placed on the Secretary's desk in the Air Force, Army, Marine…

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…