I know of no further debate on these amendments. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there further debate? If not, the question occurs on agreeing to the amendments en bloc. The amendments (Nos. 3967, 3992, 4011, 4024, and 4042) were agreed to en…

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session for the consideration of Calendar Nos. 547 through 551 and all nominations on the Secretary's desk in the Foreign Service; that the nominations be confirmed en bloc, the…

I just want to thank my friend and colleague from Georgia for his extremely eloquent and persuasive presentation. The example he gave us of the development in Georgia, done by Mr. Cousins, is precisely what the HUD rule is intended to…

I thought it would be useful for our colleagues if I gave a brief update on where we are. First of all, I think it is important to know that more than 70 Senators had input into the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development and…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendments Nos. 3997; 3998; 3933; 4030; 4008; 3920; 3969; 3935, as Modified; 4038; 4043; 3980; 3944; 3993…

what is the pending business? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senate is in morning business, with time reserved for the Democrats.

I ask unanimous consent that the bill be read a third time and passed and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill (H.R. 2814) was ordered to…

I ask unanimous consent that the following amendments be called up en bloc and reported by number: Kirk No. 3997; Tester No. 3998; Perdue No. 3933; Mikulski No. 4030; Daines No. 4008; Brown No. 3920; Inhofe No. 3969; Boxer No. 3935, as…

I know of no further debate on these amendments. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there further debate? If not, the question is on agreeing to the amendments en bloc. The amendments (Nos. 3997; 3998; 3933; 4030; 4008; 3920; 3969; 3935, as…

Thank you, Mr. President. I suggest the absence of a quorum The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.

I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding the adoption of the Feinstein-Portman amendment No. 3922 that it be modified with the changes at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The…

I ask unanimous consent that Christopher Banks, a congressional detailee to the Appropriations Committee, be given floor privileges for the remainder of this session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…

I share your concern about the engagement level the Department has shown in rural communities.

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on May 17, 2016, at 10 a.m., in room SD-366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Finance be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on May 17, 2016, at 10 a.m., in room SD-215 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct a hearing entitled ``Integrating the…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 405, S. 1335. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S…

I ask unanimous consent that I be added as a cosponsor to S. Res. 468. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I know of no further debate on these amendments. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there further debate? If not, the question occurs on agreeing to the amendments en bloc. The amendments (Nos. 3934, 3918, 3905, 3926, 3961, and 3941) were agreed to…

I ask unanimous consent that the Sullivan substitute amendment be agreed to, the bill, as amended, be read a third time and passed, and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 468, which was submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as…

I am pleased to report that due to a lot of hard work on both sides of the aisle by Senators and their staffs, the leaders, and particularly my colleague Senator Reed of Rhode Island, we have another group of amendments we are able to…

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order following the remarks of the Senator from Rhode Island, Mr. Whitehouse. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 18; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to…