I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 240, which was submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A…

I extend my appreciation to Senator Markey. I had the good fortune of serving in the House of Representatives with him. When he decided to run for the Senate, I was excited, and I am so happy he is here with us. The speech he just gave…

I ask unanimous consent 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. The…

I ask unanimous consent that the Judiciary Committee be discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 164 and the Senate proceed to its consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 19, 2013, and that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings…

I am told there are four bills at the desk due for second readings. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will read the bills by title for a second time. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 1513) to amend the…

There being no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:07 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, September 19, 2013, at 9:30 a.m…

I ask unanimous consent that at 11:30 a.m., the Senate proceed to executive session under the previous order to consider the Campbell-Smith and Kaplan nominations, both nominees to the Federal Claims Court; further, that following the…

We are trying to come up with a finite list of amendments to move forward on that legislation. We hope that, in fact, can happen. It is my understanding Senator Vitter has an amendment he wants to offer. He has been on the floor a few…

I wish we could do more, but I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now observe a moment of silence in honor of the victims of the tragedy at the Navy Yard and those killed and those suffering from the wounds inflicted on that terrible…

we have to return to the business at hand. Since the moment President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act, making it the law of the land and ensuring every American has access to quality health insurance at a price they can afford…

there are no words that can ease the pain of the rampage and certainly the deaths involving a dozen human beings who were killed yesterday at the Navy Yard. I hope it is some small comfort that this city, this institution, the U.S. Senate…

following leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business, with the majority controlling the first 30 minutes and the Republicans controlling the second 30 minutes. ____________________

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, September 17; that following the prayer and the pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings…

I ask unanimous consent, as if in executive session, that the order for consideration of the Campbell-Smith and Kaplan nominations be modified to be after consultation with Senator McConnell, with all of the provisions remaining in effect…

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 2:09 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, September 17, 2013, at 10 a.m…

I appreciate very much my friend's statement. Earlier this morning I had in my office a Capitol Police officer. I said, what is the number on your badge? I don't remember exactly--3,600 and something. I said, look at my cabinet there, look…

the Sergeant at Arms is here on the Senate floor. The Republican leader is here. When I was doing my exercise this morning, I heard there was an incident at the Navy Yard and traffic was tied up. I didn't know what it was. Of course…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate be in a period of morning business until 2:30 p.m. this afternoon for debate only, with all other aspects of the previous order being in effect. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there objection…

I can remember events 12 years ago so clearly. I was not far from here at the time. I was in S-219, which is a meeting room. That is where Leader Daschle held his leadership meetings every Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. I was the first one in…

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:55 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, September 12, 2013, at 9:30 a.m…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2013; and that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings…

I commend the managers of the energy efficiency bill, Senator Wyden, chairman of the full committee, Senator Murkowski, the ranking member, and the sponsors of this legislation, Senators Shaheen and Portman, for their work in bringing this…

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

I have spoken with the White House, I have spoken with the Republican leader, and we have agreed on a way forward based on the President's speech last night. As the President told the Nation last night, the President has asked Congress to…