I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship's rules for the 116th Congress be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: Senate…

I come to speak about the pending amendment we are going to vote on in about 25 minutes. It is an amendment that says it is a mistake to proceed with the withdrawal from Syria in the pace and scale that is currently proposed or that the…

I come to talk about the bill before us, S. 1. We have had multiple attempts to get onto this bill. I am hopeful that today will be that day. Venezuela Mr. President, I wanted to briefly, for just a moment, divert to a different topic on…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it recess until 12 noon, Friday, January 25, 2019; and, further, that following the prayer and pledge, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later…

I now ask for a second reading, and I object to my own request, all en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection having been heard, the bills will receive their second reading on the next legislative day. ____________________

I understand that there are three bills at the desk, and I ask for their first reading en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the titles of the bills for the first time en bloc. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as…

today is the last day for the Senate pages who are here with us today. This is a little known fact--I didn't even realize this until it was presented to me--but the 115th Congress, which we just concluded, had more session days than any…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Tribute to the Senate Pages

I wanted to take a moment to address the recent events in the nation of Venezuela, but before I do, I want to take the opportunity to congratulate the Presiding Officer, my colleague from the great State of Florida, who a few moments ago I…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.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

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 28, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res…

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand in recess under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:36 p.m., recessed until Friday, January 25, 2019, at noon. ____________________