I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.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

I have come to the floor several times over the past 8 years to discuss the constitutional principle of separation of powers between the legislative, executive, and the judicial branches. President Obama promised that he would act…

I thank the Senator for his very thoughtful explanation. I know both as a Senator and as a lawyer, he takes the study of constitutional law very seriously. His point of view ought to be seen as an authority on the separation of powers…

We need to get him in place at the USTR, because it is a very important job and a lot of negotiations are coming up.

I have stated publicly that I am willing to work with Ranking Member Wyden and others on the committee who believe a waiver is necessary.

I cannot stress enough that there will be real and immediate economic consequences for farmers if we lose exports.

This kind of legislative hostage-taking certainly is not unheard of in the Senate, but in the context of consideration of a nominee for the Office of U.S. Trade Representative, it is totally unprecedented.

I ask unanimous consent to be printed in the Record the concerns of the Summit Agricultural Group regarding three mergers in the agriculture industry. Specifically, this group is concerned with the mergers between Bayer AG and Monsanto…

the other body spent yesterday and well into the night to vote out bills that would repeal and reform ObamaCare. I do not know exactly what is going to happen in the other body on that issue, but I would like to add some thoughts on the…

The original intent of the investor visa program was to create new employment for American workers and infuse capital into distressed or rural areas.

the Committee on the Judiciary has adopted rules governing its procedures for the 115th Congress. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 2, of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that a copy of the Committee rules be…

I think I would expect changes to be made under your leadership in this agency.

Congress and the American people are owed answers.

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk called the roll. The result was announced--yeas…

before we vote on the resolution of disapproval, I want to reiterate several very important facts. This resolution of disapproval is bipartisan. The resolution is also supported by 23 groups, mostly disability rights groups. The disability…

I want those communications from CMS. I hope you can get them for me.

I think it would go a long ways to helping get drugs cheaper.

some of the supporters of the new gun ban have brought forth arguments to try to discredit the other side. They have said that repealing the agency rule will allow the mentally ill to acquire firearms. Let me tell you why that is not true…

we have a very bad regulation that has been put out by the Social Security Administration that needs to be obliterated, so we are using a process called the Congressional Review Act to show Congress's displeasure with the Social Security…

there has also been talk about how supposedly dangerous it will be if this Social Security regulation is terminated. I don't see how that can possibly be realistic if the Social Security Administration doesn't even determine whether a…

I rise today to discuss some criticism I have heard about the nominee to fill the seat on the Supreme Court. That nominee is Neil Gorsuch. My colleague, the minority leader, met with the nominee last week. Afterward, he told reporters that…

I ask unanimous consent that floor privileges be granted this Congress for Darren Dodd, a detailee from the U.S. Secret Service, and Saleela Salahuddin, a detailee from the Department of Justice. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate recess from 12:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Utah.

today I come to the floor to address my colleagues about the bipartisan resolution of disapproval that I introduced on January 30, along with Senator Crapo and 24 other cosponsors. This resolution now has 32 cosponsors, and of course this…

there is a very good radio reporter in smalltown Iowa named Robert Leonard, or ``Dr. Bob,'' as he is known, who interviews me every month. I recently read an opinion piece he wrote in the New York Times where he gives his take on the…