the Affordable Care Act discourages business from creating jobs.

He has been a very active member of this committee and was instrumental in providing the leadership.

I have enjoyed getting to know you, as well. I know you are committed to small businesses.

I ask unanimous consent that the concurrent resolution be agreed to, the motion to reconsider be laid on the table, with no intervening action or debate, and that any statements relating to the matter be printed in the Record. The…

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and that any statements related to the measure…

I ask unanimous consent that Whitney Rice be granted floor privileges for the remainder of the day. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Con. Res. 60, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The assistant legislative clerk…

Finally, Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn and convene for pro forma session only, with no business conducted, on the following dates and times, and that following each pro…

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it adjourn under the previous order. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the Senate stands adjourned until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, unless the…

I ask unanimous consent that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate, and that any statements relating to the bill be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

I ask unanimous consent that the bill be read three times and passed, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and any statements related to the bill be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of H.R. 6570, which was received from the House and is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The assistant legislative clerk read…

I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 597, which was submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A…

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and any statements related to the measure be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nominations: Calendar Nos. 345 and 519; that the nominations be confirmed en bloc; the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon…

I ask unanimous consent the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate and any statements be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

The next rollcall votes will be on Monday, November 26, at 5:30 p.m. ____________________

I know of no further debate on this measure and ask that the bill be read for a third time and the Senate proceed to a vote. The bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading and was read the third time. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 516, S. 1440. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 1440)…

I ask unanimous consent the HELP Committee be discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 490, and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 598 submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The assistant legislative read as follows: A…

I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 599 submitted earlier today by Senator Gillibrand and Senator Kirk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The assistant…

I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported substitute amendment be agreed to and that the Alexander amendment at the desk be agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The committee amendment in the…

I have come to the floor to speak briefly about a very exciting opportunity and occurrence that we celebrate and honor every November and that is the opportunity to adopt children. There are so many children--Mr. President, you know, not…

We are really going to try to push the envelope. We do not have an answer, but we can promise you we are going to give it our best effort.