I announce that the Senator from New York (Mrs. Gillibrand), the Senator from New Mexico (Mr. Lujan), and the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Sanders) are necessarily absent.

I announce that the Senator from New York (Mrs. Gillibrand) and the Senator from New Mexico (Mr. Lujan), are necessarily absent.

I ask unanimous consent that Senators Braun, Murray, and I be able to complete our remarks prior to the scheduled votes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.

Thank you, Madam Chair. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the motion to reconsider is considered made and laid upon the table, and the President will immediately be notified of the Senate's actions. ____________________

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient question? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk called the roll.

I announce that the Senator from New Mexico (Mr. Lujan), the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Sanders), and the Senator from Maryland (Mr. Van Hollen) are necessarily absent.

I announce that the Senator from New Mexico (Mr. Lujan) and the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. Menendez) are necessarily absent.

I announce that the Senator from New Mexico (Mr. Lujan) and the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Sanders) are necessarily absent.

I announce that the Senator from Delaware (Mr. Coons), the Senator from New Mexico (Mr. Lujan), and the Senator from Maryland (Mr. Van Hollen) are necessarily absent.

Can the Chair report the last Senator who voted? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Chair does not have that information.

I want to follow up on the statement made by the Republican Senate leader, and I agree with many of the things he said. We disagree with others. But there is a way for us to show our commitment not only to our troops but to the defense of…

may I make an inquiry of the Chair? How long was that last rollcall? The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Baldwin). Approximately 55 minutes.

I announce that the Senator from New Mexico (Mr. Lujan) and the Senator from Maryland (Mr. Van Hollen) are necessarily absent.

I want to notify all Senators that they should expect four rollcall votes beginning at 5 p.m.

I announce that the Senator from New Mexico (Mr. Lujan), the Senator from West Virginia (Mr. Manchin), and the Senator from Virginia (Mr. Warner) are necessarily absent.

I announce that the Senator from New Mexico (Mr. Lujan) and the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Sanders) are necessarily absent,

there is a photograph that we have all seen: six battle-weary victorious marines raising the American flag on Iwo Jima. It is one of the most iconic photos of World War II. It was taken 77 years ago this month. Among those six brave…

I have 8 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…

I ask unanimous consent that, notwithstanding rule XXII, at 5 p.m. today all postcloture time on the Ruiz nomination expire; and that following the confirmation vote, the Senate vote on the motions to invoke cloture on the Puttagunta…

in keeping with the remarks of the Republican Senate leader, I would like to start with recognition of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer's contribution to America. On July 12, 1994, a court of appeals judge named Stephen Breyer appeared…

this week, the Senate will consider three judicial nominees for the Northern District of Ohio. Before I speak on the nominees themselves, I would like to commend Senators Brown and Portman for working across the aisle to develop a…

I announce that the Senator from New Mexico (Mr. Lujan) and the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Ossoff), are necessarily absent.

I announce that the Senator from Montana (Mr. Tester) and the Senator from Arizona (Ms. Sinema) are necessarily absent.

I ask unanimous consent to print the following letters in the Congressional Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: U.S. Senate, Committee on the Judiciary, Washington, DC. To the…

I would say to the Republican leader while he is still on the floor, would you entertain a question? Mr. McCONNELL. Excuse me. No. H.R. 5746