I move to reconsider the vote and lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to.

first of all, let me clear up some things. No. 1, the administration has not come and said it supports Senator Toomey's amendment. So let's be clear about that. As a matter of fact, my understanding is the administration has called him out…

very briefly, I wish to thank the Senator from Oregon both for driving the issue and for working with us in the process to get to where he wants to be and where we can maximize our votes on this bill. I appreciate his courtesy and…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate to conduct a hearing on Thursday, January 30, 2014, at 9:30 a.m., in room 366 of the Dirksen Senate…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on January 30, 2014, at 10 a.m., in SD-226 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct an executive business meeting…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Thursday, January 30, 2014, at 9:30 a.m., to hold a hearing entitled ``Section 123: Civilian Nuclear Cooperation…

it is good to see my colleague from New Jersey presiding. I rise in support of this legislation we are about to consider, the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act, which, again, is unique insofar as it is a bipartisan, bicameral…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate recess until 1:50 p.m. today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Under the previous order, the Senate stands in recess until 1:50 p.m. Thereupon, the Senate, at 12:29 p.m…

parliamentary inquiry: Is my understanding correct that Senator Toomey has used his minute as part of his presentation or is there a minute still pending for each side? The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is a minute still pending for each side.

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Finance be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Thursday, January 30, 2014, at 10 a.m., in 215 Dirksen Senate Office Building. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection it is…

I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Emergency Management, Interfovernmental Relations, and the District of Columbia of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Environment and Public Works and the Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on January 30, at 9:30 a.m., in room 406 of the Dirksen…