over the last few weeks and months, Iowans from every corner and county of our State have faced unforeseen challenges and hardships as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In trying times like these, the American people have always banded…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.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

we have a clear objective right now, which is to get additional, immediate relief into the hands of the American worker and to do it fast. That is what we are focused on, folks. That is what we have been focused on since passing the phase…

our country is facing a crisis. Maybe I don't need to whisper that. Our country is facing a crisis. I have served many times over--many times over--in crisis: floods, hurricanes, and war in a slightly different suit. We are facing a…

I have 10 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

with spring approaching, the days are getting longer and temperatures are warming up. Many are hitting the gym, trying to get that summer bod before heading to the beach, including some turtles. That is right, your tax dollars actually…

I thank Mr. Sasse, the great Senator from Nebraska. I want to thank him for joining the colloquy and for offering the bill that would save these babies that, as he described, are born in horrific circumstances. But a baby is a baby, and it…

Thank you very much to the junior Senator from Indiana. We really appreciate his efforts on these bills as well. Again, I think all of us would agree that these are commonsense pieces of legislation, and we would love to see some movement…

I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding the provisions of rule XXII, at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 25, the Senate vote on the following: one, confirmation of Executive Calendar No. 384; two, cloture on Executive Calendar No. 491…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m., Tuesday, February 25; further, that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be…

I ask unanimous consent that the Foreign Relations Committee be discharged from further consideration and the Senate now proceed to S. Res. 481. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The bill clerk read as…

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, that the preamble be agreed to, and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The…

Absolutely, Senator Daines, and I am proud to join you on the floor for this colloquy this evening. I will take your place, and I have just a few words that I would love to share on these bills as well and protecting our unborn. Again, I…

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. The PRESIDING OFFICER. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:52 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday…

there is really no way to sugarcoat it. Washington's budget process is broken. Every year, it is like clockwork. First, the President submits his budget, like we saw this past Monday. Then the House tears it up--no pun intended, really…

I want to first thank the House managers and the counsel for the President for their time and their hard work and patience these past few weeks. Yes, folks, we have had a robust and at times a rancorous trial. Some days I left here feeling…

Mr. Chief Justice, I send a question to the desk for myself and Senator Lankford. The CHIEF JUSTICE. Thank you. The question from Senators Ernst and Lankford is for the counsel for the President: Members of the House Permanent Select…

Mr. Chief Justice, I send a question to the desk on behalf of myself and Senators Burr, McSally, Daines, Moran, Young, and Sasse. The CHIEF JUSTICE. The Senators' question is directed to counsel for the President. Is it true the Trump…

I stand proudly before this body today in support of the passage of the Debbie Smith Act of 2019. Since its enactment in 2004, the Debbie Smith Act has been renewed twice with overwhelming bipartisan support. With the tireless work of…

Johnny Isakson will be a legend in the Senate. His life is marked with such tremendous service. From his time in the Georgia Air National Guard to his service in the Georgia house and senate, and on to the U.S. House and the Senate, Johnny…

today I rise to pay tribute to SGM Derek Gondek for his exemplary dedication to duty and service as an Army congressional fellow and congressional budget liaison for the Assistant Secretary of the Army, Financial Management and…

there are just 21 days left in 2019. With the days dwindling, Congress has made little progress on its to-do list that without question must be addressed before going home for the holidays. This is largely due to the distractions and…

there is something we can do in Congress today, right now, right this very minute, that would lift a burden and provide peace of mind for millions of people across this great country. As we all busy ourselves making holiday plans, Iowa's…

the Violence Against Women Act turned 25 years old this year. As many of us are aware, this law provides desperately needed resources to tackle domestic and sexual abuse in our communities. Folks, it needs to be reauthorized. I wasn't in…

I truly appreciate the remarks by the senior Senator from California. I truly have enjoyed working on this piece of legislation. There were three markers that were laid down within the House version of the bill as outlined previously, but…