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On the recordDecember 8, 2022
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 868, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 868) expressing support for the designation of September 2022 as ``Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month'' in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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