I am pleased to be a cosponsor of the SMART Act, and I want to commend Senator Menendez and Senator Cassidy for their tremendous leadership. Our bill would help offset the collapse of State and local revenues resulting from the COVID-19…

I rise to introduce the Promoting Alzheimer's Awareness to Prevent Elder Abuse Act. I am pleased to be joined by my colleagues, Senators Menendez and Grassley, in sponsoring this legislation that seeks to help combat elder abuse…

all across the country, Americans are stepping up in response to the coronavirus pandemic sweeping our Nation. Doctors and nurses are working endless hours and putting themselves at risk to care for the surge in patients. Manufacturers…

I see that the Senator from Maryland is on the floor, and I think he arrived a minute or two before me, so if he would like to go first, I would want to give him that opportunity.

we are in the midst of a crisis in our country--a crisis caused by the coronavirus. I cannot believe that the answer to this crisis from our friends on the other side of the aisle, as we move to address the economic consequences that are…

I ask unanimous consent that the quorum call be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?

This is unbelievable. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority leader. Mr. McCONNELL. I ask unanimous consent that the Senator from Maine be allowed to speak for a few minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senate is in a quorum call. Mr…

the United States is facing a crisis unlike any other in our recent history. This is no time for partisanship or for political differences to prevent us from coming together and working in the best interests of the American people. The…

first, I express my appreciation to the chairman of the Committee on Finance, Senator Grassley, not only for his leadership but also for his persistence on an issue that affects so many Americans, and that is the soaring price of…

on March 15, 1820, Maine became our Nation's 23rd State. It is a pleasure to join my fellow Mainers in celebrating this bicentennial and the generations of people who have written an inspiring and remarkable history. The story of Maine…

I rise to recognize today, March 5, as National ``Slam the Scam'' Day. I first want to thank my colleague from Arizona, Senator Sinema, for working with me on a Senate resolution designating today as National ``Slam the Scam'' Day. This…

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The yeas and nays are ordered. The bill was ordered to a third reading and was read the third time. The PRESIDING…

I ask unanimous consent that the vote that is scheduled to begin at 1:45 p.m. begin immediately. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.

last night the Senate unanimously passed my legislation, the Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020. I developed this important legislation with Senator Bob Casey, who serves as the ranking member of the Senate Aging Committee, which I…

I rise in support of the American Energy Innovation Act--a compilation of energy-related measures that has been reported, with bipartisan support, by the Senate's Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Let me start by recognizing the…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Cassidy). Without objection, it is so ordered. S. 2657

I rise today to join my colleague from New Mexico, Senator Heinrich, in introducing the Two-Generation Economic Empowerment Act. Our bipartisan bill would support an innovative approach to fighting poverty, one that focuses on addressing…

Thank you, Mr. President. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Oregon.

I know of no further debate on the bill, as amended. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there further debate? If not, the question is, Shall the bill pass? The bill (S. 995), as amended, was passed.

I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported substitute amendment be agreed to and that the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The…

I have shared how important it is that we pass this legislation, the Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2019, without further delay, and I urge my colleagues to support the bill. Mr. President, as if in legislative session, I ask…

I rise today to urge passage of bipartisan, compassionate legislation that I introduced on April 2 of last year with my colleague from Wisconsin, Senator Baldwin, to reauthorize the Lifespan Respite Care Program. This program provides…

I am prepared to close, and I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, it has been interesting, the discussion on the floor today. It has been interesting on both sides to hear the different aspects of why this bill is on…

for more than 200 years after our Constitution was adopted, only one President faced an impeachment trial before the Senate. That was Andrew Johnson in 1868. But now we are concluding our second impeachment trial in just 21 years. While…

Mr. Chief Justice, I send a question to the desk on behalf of myself, Senator Rubio, and Senator Risch. The CHIEF JUSTICE. Thank you. The question from Senators Collins, Rubio, and Risch is addressed to the House managers: The House of…