Mark Pryor: “one of the big changes is we lose the direct payments.”

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn sine die under the provisions of H. Con. Res. 125, and when it convenes on Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at 12 noon, pursuant to P.L. 113-201, following the…

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. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill (H.R. 4771) was ordered to…

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 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…