I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Political Violence

The results of the First Step Act itself have been overwhelmingly positive.

Thanks to many of you, especially Senator Grassley and Chairman Durbin, I was spared from spending another decade behind bars.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.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

The violent crime wave sweeping across our country has absolutely nothing to do with the First Step Act.

Thank you personally for working so assiduously on this problem, having seen it firsthand.

The vast majority of people who are incarcerated will one day be released, so we should help prepare them for successful reentry.

I'm thankful for the tireless efforts of many dedicated advocates and families who never gave up hope that this bill could become law.

I ask unanimous consent that at a time to be determined today, Senator Sanders be recognized to make a motion to discharge S. Res. 504; and that if the motion is made and upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate vote in relation…

I announce that the Senator from Delaware (Mr. Coons) and the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. Schatz), are necessarily absent.

when is enough enough? At the start of 2024, we find ourselves in another Presidential election cycle, and as we move closer to election day in November, we can expect political tensions to rise. But, as the new year begins, a rise in…

I announce that the Senator from Washington (Ms. Cantwell), the Senator from West Virginia (Mr. Manchin), and the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Sanders) are necessarily absent.

over the holiday recess, the U.S. Senate and the people of Wisconsin experienced a profound loss: the passing of Herb Kohl. I had the pleasure of serving with Herb in the Senate for 15 years. He was a tremendous Senator and an even better…

in a few short days, our Nation will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. For many, it will be a day to envision a future in which America, as Dr. King dreamed, is ``free at last.'' For others, it will be a time to…

I announce that the Senator from Washington (Ms. Cantwell) is necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Baldwin). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 51, nays 48, as follows…

I announce that the Senator from Washington (Ms. Cantwell) is necessarily absent. The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 54, nays 45, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 5 Leg.] YEAS--54 Barrasso Blackburn Boozman Braun Britt Budd Capito Cassidy…

today, the Senate will vote to confirm Kato Crews to the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. Born in Pueblo, CO, Judge Crews received his B.A. from the University of Northern Colorado and his J.D. from the University of…

having experienced legislative efforts of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, it would be a surprise to many people to learn that many Members come to the floor to address issues of personal importance to them, something that…

I announce that the Senator from Washington (Ms. Cantwell) and the Senator from Virginia (Mr. Warner) are necessarily absent.

today, the Senate will vote to confirm Judge John Kazen to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Born in Lincoln, NE, Judge Kazen received his B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin and his J.D. from the…

I listened to my friend, the Senator from Kentucky, and his remarks really brought to mind a division in the United States that most of us are aware of when it comes to the issue of climate change. You either believe that human activity is…

I ask unanimous consent that the cloture motions with respect to the Rodriguez, Goffman, Crews, and Mehalchick nominations ripen at 4 p.m. and that the Senate now resume consideration of the Rodriguez nomination. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

I am honored to join my colleague, Senator Duckworth, to talk about Ed Smith. It is rare that Senators come to the floor and pay tribute to someone who passes away. It doesn't happen every day. And when we have two Senators from the same…

I announce that the Senator from Washington (Mrs. Cantwell), the Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. Fetterman), and the Senator from New Mexico (Mr. Lujan) are necessarily absent.

you know as well as I do what is happening in our home State of Illinois when it comes to the migrants that are being bussed from Texas, primarily, into our State--the impact it has had in the State and in the city of Chicago, in…