after the Great Fire destroyed much of central London in 1666, the city was rebuilt with even grander and stronger buildings than before. The most majestic building of all in the new London was St. Paul's Cathedral, designed by the great…

yesterday, I met with Kash Patel, President Trump's nominee to serve as Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. We all know the FBI. It plays a critical role in keeping America safe from terrorism, violent crime, and other…

this is not the first time we have considered this measure on the floor nor the first time I have spoken about it. I want to thank Senator Murray for leading this conversation on a very serious topic. I want to thank Senator Schumer for…

I announce that the Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. Markey) is necessarily absent. The result was announced--yeas 53, nays 45, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 10 Leg.] YEAS--53 Banks Barrasso Blackburn Boozman Britt Budd Capito Cassidy…

there are certain things we all agree on, I believe. No. 1, our border must be secure, and, No. 2, we should deport any dangerous individuals who are here illegally, period. But the Executive order signed by President Trump last night did…

I announce that the Senator from Delaware (Mr. Coons) and the Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. Fetterman) are necessarily absent. The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 61, nays 35, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 5 Leg.] YEAS--61 Banks Barrasso…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.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

I would like to read into the Record a statement from President Joe Biden, issued this morning on the Equal Rights Amendment. He said as follows: I have supported the Equal Rights Amendment for more than 50 years, and I have long been…

some people in the Chamber who served in the Senate may remember my predecessor Paul Simon of Illinois. Simon was ahead of his time on so many issues, including the importance of clean drinking water and sanitation for the poorest people…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. 10-Year Anniversary of the Passage of Water for the World Act

I announce that the Senator from Oregon (Mr. Wyden) is necessarily absent. The result was announced--yeas 46, nays 49, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 4 Leg.] YEAS--46 Alsobrooks Baldwin Bennet Blumenthal Blunt Rochester Booker Cantwell…

I announce that the Senator from Oregon (Mr. Wyden) is necessarily absent. The result was announced--yeas 70, nays 25, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 3 Leg.] YEAS--70 Baldwin Banks Barrasso Bennet Blackburn Blumenthal Boozman Britt Budd…

many Senators use this bully pulpit to wax poetic, but only on special occasions do I actually quote poetry. Today, as I honor my former colleague, friend of several decades, and our Nation's 46th President, it feels appropriate to do so…

If the Senator from Arkansas wants to police the use of pardon power, I urge him to instead support my resolution urging President-elect Trump not to pardon crimes committed during the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Even our…

reserving the right to object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Democratic whip.

I listened carefully to the presentation of the Senator from Arkansas and waited to hear five words. I waited patiently as he described these heinous crimes and the action of President Biden--waiting to hear five words. To my knowledge…

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

later today, the Senate will vote on the motion to proceed to legislation known as the Laken Riley Act. The loss of a child is something no parent should have to endure. My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Laken Riley--by any…

I announce that the Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. Fetterman), the Senator from Washington (Mrs. Murray), the Senator from California (Mr. Padilla), and the Senator from California (Mr. Schiff) are necessarily absent. The result was…

I ask unanimous consent that we begin the rollcall vote immediately, the 3 o'clock rollcall. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Cloture Motion Pursuant to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Senate the pending…

I announce that the Senator from New Hampshire (Ms. Hassan), the Senator from Connecticut (Mr. Murphy), the Senator from Washington (Mrs. Murray), the Senator from California (Mr. Padilla), and the Senator from California (Mr. Schiff) are…

for many Presidents, their legacy is written and sealed by their actions in office--their post-Presidency activities nothing but fodder for the tabloids and a footnote in history books--but not for Jimmy Carter. I remember the last days of…

I announce that the Senator from West Virginia (Mr. Manchin) and the Senator from California (Mr. Schiff) are necessarily absent.

today, the Senate will vote to confirm Benjamin Jerome Cheeks to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. Born in Albany, GA, Judge Cheeks earned his B.A. from the University of Miami in 2000 and his J.D. from the…

I announce that the Senator from West Virginia (Mr. Manchin) and the Senator from California (Mr. Schiff) are necessarily absent.-