Deb Fischer: “In taking up a nomination, the Senate is carrying out its constitutional responsibilities.”

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate en bloc consideration of the following bills, which were received from the House: H.R. 8413 and H.R. 8219. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bills by title…

we are now in the longest government shutdown in American history--39 days--and all across our country, Americans are paying the price. More than 600,000 Federal workers have been furloughed. Air traffic controllers, Federal law…

over the past few months, we heard from both sides of the aisle about how American families need more support. We have heard discussions about the child tax credit, childcare costs, and dozens more issues that affect parents and their…

for all ag producers, the word ``tariff'' makes us nervous, but earlier this year, I took a step back to look at the bigger economic picture, and I became one of the first Members of Congress to support the administration's effort to level…