I want to address some concerns that my Republican colleagues have raised about my decision to insist on a 1- day debate on the nomination of John Ratcliffe to be the Director of the CIA. Plain and simple, I think we should take some…

reserving the right to object, as the Senator knows, there are serious concerns that many of us have about John Ratcliffe's ability to distance himself from the political interests of President Trump in his work as CIA Director. During his…

Thank you very much, Senator. I just can't believe we are talking about something that nobody wants, right? That is what this comes down to. The No. 1 priority for Republicans is extending and likely expanding a tax cut that benefits the…

notwithstanding rule XXII, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be discharged from further consideration and the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of the following bills, en…

I ask unanimous consent that these bills be considered read a third time and passed and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, all en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The…

I am on the floor today to talk to my colleagues about something that is happening right in front of our eyes. It is a set of events that aren't random--they are connected to one another--that threaten to destroy this country that we love…

I ask unanimous consent that the bills en bloc be considered read a third time and passed and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, all en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

notwithstanding rule XXII, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of the following bills en bloc: Calendar No. 457, H.R. 1555; Calendar No. 532, S. 4404; Calendar No. 533, S. 4634; Calendar No. 534…

earlier today, I got to spend a little time with a close friend of mine, Sam Saylor. As I was talking to Sam-- resident of Hartford, CT, the city in which I live--I was thinking about who his son Shane might be today. Shane had a tough…

I thank the gentleman for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 to fund our military and take care of our troops. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to represent our…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Connecticut.

I would ask that the scheduled vote begin immediately. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I ask unanimous consent to waive the mandatory quorum call with respect to the Kasubhai cloture motion. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there an objection?

Matt Gaetz is dangerously unqualified. This is going to be a red-alert moment for American democracy. Matt Gaetz is being nominated for one reason and one reason only because he will implement Donald Trump's transition of the Department of…

I certainly worry that Prime Minister Netanyahu is watching the American election as he makes decisions about his military campaigns.

I do not believe that it is, frankly, possible for a military attack on Iran's nuclear facilities to eliminate their ability to produce nuclear material.

Well, let's be clear, Iran is Israel's enemy. Iran is our enemy. These attacks are unconscionable and there must be a decisive response.

reserving the right to object, let me make it clear that I share Senator Scott's concern--deep concern--that the recent attacks on former President Trump's life have made it clear that there are security gaps in his protection. What…

when I was growing up, I had a pediatrician. His name was Dr. Cartlon. He was kind. He was reassuring. His advice and his comfort meant a lot to my parents, who were young parents and in need of a steady shoulder to lean on when their kids…

I ask unanimous consent that privileges of the floor be granted to the following members of my staff until the end of December: Isabella Rivera, Amanda Tureaud, Jasmine Hampton, Keegan Bankoff, Olivia Baine, Savana Sikorski, and Colin…

in reserving the right to object, first of all, let me offer my thanks to the Senator from Tennessee for all the work that she has done with my colleague Senator Blumenthal to protect our kids online. I am truly grateful for what they have…

How have we let American capitalism get so off the rails? So, unmoored from the common good that anybody thinks it's Okay to make a billion dollars off of degrading healthcare for poor people in Waterbury, Connecticut.

the purpose is making as much money to make the owners filthy rich.

Had I been present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call No. 412. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the passage of the bill. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that the ayes appeared to have it.

This is just a choice to decide to commoditize our healthcare system.