I want to take this opportunity to say to my colleagues, we are now at a point where we would like to consider amendments. So if you have improvements to this bill, it is now after lunch. Before you take a nap, come down to the Senate…

we have had a very productive day on the child care and development block grant bill, and we have processed a number of amendments, some by voice, some with record votes. All Members have had the opportunity to come to the floor during the…

I ask unanimous consent that Max Freedman, an intern in Senator Ayotte's office, be granted floor privileges for the duration of today's session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

let me admit I was not a Girl Scout. I guess I should have assumed Barbara Mikulski was a Girl Scout because scouting has made a significant difference in the lives of so many, not just in America but globally. It is many of the qualities…

I also applaud my colleague Senator Enzi. This is a needed amendment. It makes the bill better. I will note for my colleagues, most recently the 2014 Omnibus appropriations legislation created two new programs, including the Early Head…

I believe this amendment is agreeable on both sides, and I know of no further debate on the amendment. I would ask for the question. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there further debate? If not, the question is on agreeing to the amendment, as…

I have heard concerns from my constituents that the final rule may establish costly testing requirements that divert resources away from the most critical food safety activities.

I ask unanimous consent to call up Lee amendment No. 2821. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from North Carolina [Mr…

I would say, it is our intent probably right before the Ukraine briefing to hopefully be in a position to dispose of about two additional amendments.

I thank the Presiding Officer and yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Ohio.

I understand the Scott amendment No. 2837 and the Boxer-Burr amendment No. 2809 have been cleared on both sides of the aisle; I know of no further debate on either amendment, and I urge adoption of these two amendments. The PRESIDING…

I ask unanimous consent that the amendment be modified with the technical correction which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection to the modification? Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment, as modified, is…