Tom Harkin

Coverage of novel tobacco products--such as e-cigarettes and liquid nicotine--will protect Americans from unregulated products and help prevent a new generation from becoming addicted to nicotine.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to a period of morning business until 7 p.m. with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

I move to reconsider the vote and to lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to. Vote on Amendment No. 2824 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the question is on agreeing to the Bennet-Isakson…

A final rule that covers chain restaurants and the full range of similar retail establishments... will ensure that Americans have access to the information they need to make healthy decisions for themselves and their families.

First, Mr. President, I concur in everything the Senator from North Carolina just said. This is a very good bill. It is a great bill. The Senator from North Carolina has put a lot into this bill over the last couple of years, and we are…

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. The yeas and nays are ordered. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk called the roll.

I ask unanimous consent that upon disposition of the Bennet-Isakson amendment, the Senate proceed to executive session for consideration of the following nominations en bloc: Calendar Nos. 682, 617, 614, 545; that the Senate proceed to…

on behalf of Senator Landrieu, I ask unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment and call up her amendment No. 2818. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there an objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The…

I ask unanimous consent to yield back 2 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I ask unanimous consent that at 2:30 p.m. today the Senate proceed to votes in relation to the following pending amendments, in the order listed: Enzi amendment No. 2812 and Franken amendment No. 2822; further, that no second-degree…

I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To require a statewide child care disaster plan) On page 98, strike…

I ask unanimous consent that with respect to the nominations confirmed today, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table and the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is…

I would like to modify my request for unanimous consent that the second vote be a 10-minute vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.

For the information of all Senators, it is our understanding that only one of these four amendments will be subject to a rollcall vote, Landrieu No. 2818, and the others will hopefully be done by voice votes at 5:15. Unanimous…

I move to reconsider the vote, and I move to lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Tennessee.

I am pleased the Senate is now considering the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014. I have a first-degree amendment to the committee-reported substitute amendment at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the…

I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To include rural and remote areas as underserved areas identified…

we are now on the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014. I know Senator Alexander and I, and others, are anxious to consider amendments. I encourage people who have amendments to bring them to the floor so Senator Burr…

Yes, that sounds exactly how we are proceeding. I thank the Senator from Tennessee for all the good work and the cooperation we have had on both sides. I think we are on a good path. I reiterate and reemphasize that if anyone has…

I move to reconsider the vote and to lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to. Vote on Amendment No. 2814 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the question is on agreeing to the Landrieu-Blunt…

I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To reserve not less than 2 percent of the amount appropriated under…

On behalf of Senator Franken, I call up his amendment No. 2822. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there an objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Iowa [Mr. Harkin]…

I ask unanimous consent that the pending amendments be set aside, and call up the following amendments: Bennet- Isakson No. 2824; and, Boxer-Burr No. 2809. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered so…

I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendments be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendments are as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 2824 (Purpose: To require States that elect to combine…

I wish to join with Senator Burr in supporting the amendment. Amendment No. 2812 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the question is on agreeing to amendment No. 2812.