I ask unanimous consent that following action on S. 1917, the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nominations: Nos. 504, 513, 640, and 547; that the Senate proceed to vote on confirmation of the nominations in the…

I ask unanimous consent that the order with respect to the consideration of S. 1752 and S. 1917 be modified so the debate time is equally divided between Senators McCaskill and Gillibrand or their designees, with all other provisions of…

I have a cloture motion at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The bill clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion We, the undersigned…

There is a cloture motion at the desk I wish to have reported. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to report the motion. The bill clerk read as follows: Cloture…

We are going to have two votes at 2 o'clock. I ask unanimous consent that the additional time until 2 p.m. be equally divided and controlled. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection. The Senator from New York.

There is a cloture motion at the desk, Mr. President. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to report the motion. The bill clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion We, the…

I ask unanimous consent that at a time to be determined by me, with the concurrence of Senator McConnell, the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar No. 309, S. 1086; further, that the cloture motion filed on Thursday, February…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to S. Res. 374. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 374) designating March 3, 2014, as…

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

I am told that S. 2077 is due for its second reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bill by title for the second time. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 2077) to provide for the extension of…

I object to any further proceedings with respect to this bill. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The bill will be placed on the calendar. ____________________

I would close by saying I sure hope we get enough votes for this good man. If we do not, maybe it is time America had a good discussion on civil rights. If this man who is defending the right of the Constitution--that is what he has done…

It is 4:45 p.m. We have a lot of votes. We can move through these votes very quickly. They are 10-minute votes. I have some complaints from some Senators that it is not fair to wait around for other Senators when there are a lot of things…

I further ask unanimous consent that following morning business on Thursday, March 6, the time until 11:20 a.m. be equally divided between the majority leader and the Republican leader or their designees; that at 11:20 the Senate proceed…

We have laid out tomorrow to some degree. We have other work to do tomorrow. If we have some cooperation from both sides, we can finish sometime midafternoon; otherwise, it could be a while. Unanimous Consent Agreement--S. 1086

I ask unanimous consent that Senator Harkin be recognized, Senator Collins follow after him, then Senator Boxer follow after Senator Collins. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Iowa…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on March 5, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Veterans' Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on March 5, 2014, at 10 a.m. in room SD-G50 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

I ask unanimous consent that the Special Committee on Aging be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on March 5, 2014, in room SD-562 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building at 2:15 p.m. to conduct a hearing entitled ``Income…

I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces of the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on March 5, 2014, at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Finance be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on March 5, 2014, at 10:30 a.m., in room 215 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct a hearing entitled ``The…

I ask unanimous consent that Rosie Goscinski, who is a fellow in Senator Hirono's office, be granted floor privileges for this year. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to S. Res. 373. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 373) recognizing the importance of…

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

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on March 5, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. in room SR-432 of the Russell Senate Office Building. The PRESIDING…