I move to lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to. Amendment No. 714

Mr. President, for the Committee on Armed Services I report favorably the following nomination lists which were printed in the RECORDS on the dates indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save the expense of reprinting on the Executive…

Madam President, I wish to add my voice to those who have called on this floor for actions that address the epidemic of gun violence in America. I strongly favor passage of legislation to address the loopholes that have allowed too many…

As our economy continues to recover, Congress should avoid any action that would destabilize employer-employee relationships--something that we can all agree is essential for our Nation's economic success. In my home state of Michigan, we…

Madam President, I rise today to pay tribute to Colonel Steve Strobridge, USAF, Retired, in recognition of his distinguished service to his country. For nearly 44 years, first for 24 years in the Air Force, and concluding with 19 years…

Mr. President, last month a group of 26 cyclists set off on a 3-day, 400 mile journey from Newtown, CT, to the steps of our Nation's Capitol. They began their ride with a stop at Sandy Hook Elementary School, a place that should be…

I move to lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to. Amendment No. 340 The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. There is now 2 minutes equally divided prior to a vote in relation to amendment No. 340 offered by…

I move to lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to. Amendment No. 222 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, there will be 2 minutes equally divided prior to a vote on amendment No. 222 offered…

I move to lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to. Amendment No. 471 The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is 2 minutes equally divided prior to the vote on amendment No. 471 offered by Mr. Cruz. The Senator from…

Mr. President, I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. There is a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk called the roll.

Mr. President, earlier this month, I, my staff, and the entire State of Michigan lost someone very special. Cassandra Woods, my longtime State staff director, passed away after fighting cancer for two decades. Cassandra Woods was one of…

I yield 7 minutes to the Senator from Connecticut. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Connecticut.