Deb Fischer

this amendment would strengthen community health centers across this country. In Nebraska we have 7 federally qualified health centers and 40 clinic sites that have served over 75,000 people. These centers provide quality personalized…

I call up my amendment No. 184. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nebraska [Mrs. Fischer] proposes an amendment numbered 184. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To establish…

pursuant to section 904 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and the waiver provisions of applicable budget resolutions, I move to waive all applicable sections of that act and applicable budget resolutions for purposes of my amendment…

I rise today to offer my warmest wishes to my legislative director, Stephen Higgins, as he begins the next chapter of his truly remarkable professional career. It is a career that is characterized by unshakable dedication to the common…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Ernst). Without objection, it is so ordered. Tribute to Stephen Higgins

I rise today to continue my tribute to this generation of Nebraska heroes. They are the men and women who have given their lives defending our freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan. Each one has a different story, and each Gold Star Family has…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Honoring Nebraska's Soldiers Who Lost Their Lives in Combat

I rise today to recognize ADM Cecil D. Haney at the conclusion of his tenure as commander of U.S. Strategic Command and on his upcoming retirement from the U.S. Navy. Admiral Haney has been an exemplary officer, and he has been an…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 583, S. 2360. 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 the committee-reported 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 immediate consideration of Calendar No. 651, S. 2959. 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 the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R. 2733, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A…

I further 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 with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R. 5946, which was received from the House. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as…

I ask unanimous consent that the concurrent resolution be agreed to and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

I understand there are two bills at the desk and I ask for their first reading en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bills by title for the first time en bloc. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A…

I now ask for a second reading, and I object to my own request, all en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The bills will receive their second reading on the next legislative day. ____________________

I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding the upcoming adjournment of the Senate, the President of the Senate, the President pro tempore, and the majority and minority leaders be authorized to make appointments to commissions…

I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported amendments 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 notwithstanding the Senate's adjournment, committees be authorized to report legislative and executive matters on Thursday, October 27, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is…

I ask unanimous consent that the Chair lay before the Senate H. Con. Res. 166, which was received from the House. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read…

I ask unanimous consent that the motion to concur in the House amendment be agreed to and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 1:32 p.m., adjourned until Monday, October 3, 2016, at 10:30 a.m.

I ask that the Chair lay before the Senate the message from the House on S. 246, the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Act. The Presiding Officer laid before the Senate the following message from the…

I ask unanimous consent that the Udall amendment to the concurrent resolution be agreed to; the concurrent resolution, as amended, be agreed to; that the Udall amendment to the preamble be agreed to; the preamble, as amended, be agreed to…