I am sorry that you have been subjected to the suggestion that you are somehow any anti-Semitic or insensitive.

The current situation at the border is unsustainable. We are now dealing with 10,000 to 11,000 people per day.

The judiciary must reflect the diversity of our nation.

I announce that the Senator from West Virginia (Mr. Manchin) is necessarily absent. The result was announced--yeas 26, nays 73, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 340 Leg.] YEAS--26 Bennet Braun Cantwell Cortez Masto Crapo Cruz Daines Graham…

This is one of the most historic nominations I have ever had the privilege of participating in my 18 years in the Senate.

Any acts of anti-Semitism, or any bigotry, including anti-Muslim bigotry, on college campuses is abhorrent.

We need to ensure that our judicial appointments reflect the diversity of our nation.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

I am sorry that you have been subjected to the suggestion that you are somehow any anti-Semitic or insensitive.

the current situation at the border is unsustainable. We are now dealing with 10,000 to 11,000 people per day.

the courage and determination of the Ukrainian people is virtually endless. They will fight to the death.

I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record as follows: S. 3468 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives…

I announce that the Senator from Maryland (Mr. Cardin), the Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. Fetterman), the Senator from New Mexico (Mr. Heinrich), the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. Schatz), the Senator from Rhode Island (Mr. Whitehouse), and…

I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum calls for the cloture motions filed today, December 11, be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 3460 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…

I move to proceed to executive session to consider executive Calendar No. 305. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The…

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, December 12, at 10:30 a.m. ____________________

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 12; that following the prayer and pledge, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in…

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 304. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The senior…

I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion…

over the weekend, I joined Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia on a trip to Guatemala and Honduras. With us were Senators Merkley, Butler, Welch as well as Guatemalan-American Congresswomen Torres of California and Ramirez of Illinois. Both…

today, the Senate will vote to confirm Richard E.N. Federico to the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. Born in Richmond, IN, Mr. Federico earned his B.A.J. from Indiana University in 1999, his J.D. from the University of…

I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 492, which was submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as…

I ask unanimous consent that Eleanor Skelly, a detailee to the Senate Judiciary Committee, be granted floor privileges until December 16, 2023. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________