I would ask the Chair at this time to recognize the Senator from Hawaii, Mr. Schatz, who replaced Senator Inouye. I understand he is going to give his maiden speech in the Senate today. I would ask that the Chair recognize him. The ACTING…

following leader remarks--and today we will hear from Senator McConnell first--the Senate will resume the motion to proceed to the comprehensive immigration legislation. The time until 12:30 will be equally divided and controlled between…

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

it is important that everyone keeps their word. I am pleased the Republican leader acknowledged that the immigration system is broken and needs fixing, and we will have a full and open debate on this over the next 3 weeks. That is very…

For me, this is simply shameful.

It also further enhances the VOW to Hire Heroes Act by creating a new, unified, online employment portal for veterans.

This legislation reauthorizes the transition, retraining, and employment services created by the VOW to Hire Heroes Act.

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 6:39 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at 9:30 a.m…

There are two bills at the desk due for a second reading. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the bills by title for the second time. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 1121) to stop the National Security Agency…

We have one more vote tonight on final passage. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bill for the third time. The bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading and was read the third time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bill…

I object to any further proceedings with respect to these two bills. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The bills will be placed on the calendar under the provisions of rule XIV. ____________________

following leader remarks the Senate will resume the motion to proceed to S. 744, the immigration bill. That will take place until 5 p.m. today. Senator Sessions will control 2 hours, and Senator Leahy will control the remaining time today…

I welcome Senator Chiesa to the Senate. I congratulate him on his appointment to fill the seat of the late Frank Lautenberg. Senator Chiesa--I am sure we will struggle with that name for a little while until we get used to it, but I think…

for most of her life Anna Ledesma has been afraid. She was a model student at Centennial High School in Las Vegas, an artist and a member of the Key Club. As one of the top academics of a large high school, she received the Millennium…

I rise today to recognize Randy Walker for his leadership as Director of Aviation for Clark County. Randy is the consummate public servant, having served the people of Nevada in various positions since 1979, culminating in his appointment…

today Senators will have an opportunity to debate the bipartisan immigration bill reported by the Chair's committee last month. As I have already done once today, I again commend the chairman of that committee Senator Leahy for leading a…

I ask unanimous consent that I be recognized at 2 p.m. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.

following my remarks--and perhaps Senator McConnell's, if he wishes to speak--the Senate will resume the motion to proceed to S. 744, the comprehensive immigration legislation, on which the Chair has done a masterful job of getting us to…

Will the Chair announce the business of the day? The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Kaine). Under the previous order, leadership time is reserved. ____________________

There will be no rollcall votes today. The next rollcall vote will be on Monday at 5:30 p.m. on passage of the farm bill. ____________________

Following the vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S. 953, I ask unanimous consent that the time until 11:45 a.m. be equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees, with Senators permitted to speak therein for…

the next rollcall vote will be Monday at 5:30 p.m. ____________________

If there is no further business to come before the body, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 12:42 p.m., adjourned until Friday, June 7, 2013, at 9:30 a.m…

On one final subject, to ensure this Nation's continued economic recovery and long-term success, it is crucial that America invest in our educated workforce, and we need to continue to have an educated workforce. In this country a college…

I now withdraw the motion to proceed. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The motion is withdrawn. ____________________