I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum required under rule XXII be waived. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.

I have a cloture motion at the desk, and I ask that it be reported. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion: Cloture Motion We, the…

I move to proceed to Calendar No. 80, S. 744. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the motion. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 80, S. 744, a bill to provide for…

I ask unanimous consent that at a time to be determined by me in consultation with the Republican leader, the Senate proceed to executive session to consider nominations Nos. 47 and 49; that there be 30 minutes for debate equally divided…

I ask unanimous consent that following any leader remarks on Friday, June 7, tomorrow, the Senate resume consideration of the motion to proceed to Calendar No. 80, S. 744; that the time until 1:30 p.m. be divided as follows: Senator…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nominations: Calendar Nos. 141, 142, and 143; that the nominations be confirmed, en bloc; the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate consider the following nominations: Calendar Nos. 147, and each number in order, through 174, and all nominations on the Secretary's desk in the Air Force, Marine Corps, Army, and Navy; that the…

tomorrow there will be another class of pages who will graduate after serving the Senate so well. We expect a lot of our pages, who often work as hard as Senators and staff. Their contributions to make the Senate run smoothly day in and…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow morning, June 7, 2013; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be…

I ask unanimous consent that S. 744, as reported by the Judiciary Committee, be star printed with the changes that are at the desk. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to a period of morning business until 12:30 today, with all provisions of the previous order remaining in effect, and that I be recognized at 12:30. We have some housekeeping stuff we have to do…

this afternoon the Senate will pay its final respects to a friend and a respected colleague--and that is an understatement--Frank Lautenberg. Frank will lie in repose in the Chamber where he spent three decades of his professional life…

I talked a little bit about the farm bill, but in a few minutes we will consider whether to end debate on the agriculture jobs bill. I commend Chairman Stabenow and Ranking Member Cochran on their excellent work. We were able to get some…

following leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the farm bill. The filing deadline for second- degree amendments is 9:45 a.m. today. At 10 a.m., there will be three rollcall votes; first, a cloture vote on the farm bill…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs be discharged from further consideration of S. 993 and that the bill be referred to the Committee on Armed Services. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

I ask unanimous consent the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, 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 when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9 a.m. on June 6, 2013; that following the pledge and prayer, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, and the time for the two leaders be…

the Senate will not be in session tomorrow to allow Senators to attend Senator Lautenberg's funeral. I would just mention, I just spoke to the Sergeant at Arms Office and the Secretary's Office. They are very impressed with the effusive…

I now ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 160. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 160) relative to the memorial…

this week work continues on the farm bill, which will create jobs, cut taxpayer subsidies, and reduce the deficit. Chairman Stabenow and Ranking Member Cochran have worked very hard to come up with a finite list of amendments. They are…

I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to S. Con. Res. 18. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 18) providing for the use…

this week the Senate will say goodbye to a valued friend and colleague, Senator Frank Lautenberg. The funeral for Frank will be in New York. He is a great American success story and the Senate's last World War II veteran. As I indicated…

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 legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion We, the undersigned…

following my remarks and those of Senator McConnell, we will be in a period of morning business for 1 hour. The majority will control the first half and the Republicans the final half. Following morning business, the Senate will resume…

first of all, I thank the Senator from Massachusetts for giving the prayer and doing a wonderful job. Our pastor, who was supposed to give the prayer, was not here. We are all very proud of the Senator, and today we are especially proud of…