today I rise to mark the start of LGBT Pride Month with reflections on the recent International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia--IDAHOBIT. For more than 50 years, Pride Month has been a reminder that, despite recent…

I am just trying to figure out what I am supposed to be signing as ranking member of the committee. If I understand--because the Senator had mentioned problems with the 60 percent----

I rise today as the United States of America, again, faces the enormous challenge and responsibility of striving to live up to the preamble of the Constitution of the United States. The preamble provides: ``We the People of the United…

first, let me thank Senator Schumer for bringing this issue to the floor at this time. Senator Schumer has been a great leader on what we need to do to help respond to COVID-19. He recognized from the beginning that we needed a balanced…

I am pleased that earlier this week the Senate passed S. Res. 586, a bipartisan resolution designating this week National Public Works Week. National Public Works Week celebrates the profound impact our public works professionals have on…

I know that we are all looking forward to trying to finish our legislative work this week. The majority leader has announced that next week the Senate will be in recess for the traditional Memorial Day recess. Let me just urge our…

I think each person in this body recognizes the importance of small business to our economy and to our way of life. Small businesses are called the job creator in our economy. They create more jobs than larger companies. They provide…

I rise today to honor the bravery and dedication of our Nation's law enforcement personnel. Even under normal circumstances, police officers put their lives on the line every day to defend our communities; now, as our country struggles…

I am sure all of us are hearing a common question from our constituents, and that is, As we are starting to reopen our States, is it safe? Does our State have all it needs to safely reopen? It is now clear, as 50 States are starting to…

in honor of Public Service Recognition Week, I rise to express my gratitude and appreciation for the millions of men and women who serve as Federal, State, county, and local government employees across the United States of America. Since…

I rise today to highlight the heroes of my home State of Maryland who are working on the frontlines to fight COVID-19. On January 21, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the…

while the Senate was out of session, the American people celebrated the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. I would like to take a moment to acknowledge that historic anniversary. We first celebrated Earth Day in 1970 when then-Senator Gaylord…

today I rise to commemorate World Press Freedom Day, which was this past Sunday, and to celebrate the brave journalists all over the world who safeguard the values of truth, democracy, transparency, and justice through their work. Every…

I take this time to go over with my colleagues the status of where we are in regard to the provisions in the CARES Act that relate to small businesses. First, I want to make it clear that our top priority for America's businesses, whether…

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

let me thank Leader Schumer for initiating this discussion. I am very pleased Senator Shaheen is also on the floor. The two of us worked on the Democratic side, with Senator Rubio and Senator Collins on the Republican side. We are very…

I am pleased that we are ready to act and we will be able to pass legislation in a few moments that will help deal with this pandemic. Like my colleagues, I have been in teleconferences with different groups in Maryland, and I have seen…

let me just clarify some of the issues the majority leader pointed out. I am afraid that this unanimous consent is basically a political stunt because it will not address the immediate need of small businesses in the legislation that we…

Reserving the right to object. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from Maryland.

I object. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The majority leader. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I would just repeat that all the amendment I offered would do is change the amount in the bill--that is all--to respond to…

the people in this Nation are hurting. We know that. They are very concerned about their own health. They are worried that they may be carrying the virus and may take it home to their elderly parent, who could come down with the virus…

this Women's History Month, we have the opportunity to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment of the Constitution, which gave women the right to vote. We recognize the countless women who have put their…

I want to thank Senator Udall for his leadership on the For the People Act, and I want to thank Senator Merkley for his leadership on this bill. This bill contains many provisions that deal with the fundamental values of this country. I…

this past weekend marked the 55th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, one of the darkest moments in our democracy. On March 7, 1965, Alabama law enforcement officers brutally attacked hundreds of peaceful demonstrators marching from Selma to…

I ask unanimous consent that floor privileges be granted to Michael Thomas, a member of my staff, for the remainder of the 116th Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.