I now ask unanimous consent we proceed to a period of morning business with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each, until 7 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

following leader remarks, the motion to proceed to S. 815, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, will be adopted and the Senate will begin consideration of the bill. Senators will be notified when votes are scheduled. ____________________

I move to proceed to Calendar No. 236, H.R. 3204. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion. The legislative clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to the bill (H.R. 3204) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act…

I have a second-degree amendment at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] proposes an amendment numbered 2018 to amendment No. 2017…

I ask for the yeas and nays on the amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The yeas and nays were ordered. Amendment No. 2018 to Amendment No. 2017

I appreciate everyone's cooperation. This is how we should do legislation, work together. This is something we have done together and I appreciate everyone's work. It has not been easy for everyone. Not everybody is satisfied, but a lot of…

I ask unanimous consent that at 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, November 7, the motion to recommit and the pending amendments to the underlying bill be withdrawn; that the Reid of Nevada amendment No. 2020 be withdrawn; that no further motions to…

I want the record to reflect also that Senator Jeff Merkley is on the floor, who has been instrumental in allowing us to get to the point we are on the bill. I ask unanimous consent the mandatory quorum under rule XXII be waived. The…

I appreciate the courtesy of my friend from Delaware. He and I have been together for 31 years and I appreciate him. I wanted to make sure Senator Collins was on the floor. Mr. President, I withdraw my motion to proceed to Calendar No…

I have an amendment to the instructions at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] proposes an amendment numbered 2017 to the…

I ask for the yeas and nays on the motion. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. The yeas and nays were ordered. Amendment No. 2017

I have a motion to recommit S. 815, with instructions, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] moves to recommit the bill to…

I have a second-degree amendment at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] proposes an amendment numbered 2015 to amendment No. 2014…

I ask for the yeas and nays on the amendment that was just reported. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The yeas and nays were ordered. Amendment No. 2015 to Amendment No. 2014

I have an amendment to the underlying bill which is at the desk. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] proposes an amendment numbered 2014 to the language proposed to be stricken by the committee…

I have a second-degree amendment at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid], for Mr. Toomey, for himself and Mr. Flake, proposes an…

I ask for the yeas and nays on that amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The yeas and nays were ordered. Amendment No. 2013 to Amendment No. 2012

I have an amendment to the committee- reported substitute at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid], for Mr. Portman, for himself, Ms…

Kimberly Cates is no stranger to the struggles that come with living without health insurance in America. She works at a health clinic that treats uninsured Kentuckians. The clinic does not provide its employees with health insurance. Over…

I ask further the bill be read a third time, passed, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid on the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill (H.R. 2747)…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2013; that following the prayer and the pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings…

I have spoken to the Republican leader on more than one occasion, but I want to make sure all the Members understand that we have a 4-week work period. This is the second week of a 4-week work period, and we have certain work we have…

following my remarks and those of Senator McConnell, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S. 815, the Employee Non-Discrimination Act postcloture. The Senate will recess from 12:30 to 2:15 p.m. for weekly caucus…

if it were in order, which it is not, I would ask that the Record be spread and this resolution be passed with the name ``Tim Mitchell'' on it. I have followed baseball since the time I was a little boy, and I consider myself a fan of…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to S. Res. 286. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 286) congratulating Oracle Team USA for…