We have a deal. I ask unanimous consent that the Senator from Alabama be recognized for 5 minutes, the Senator from California be recognized for 10 minutes, and the Senator from West Virginia for whatever time he needs. The PRESIDING…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Sequestration

That is right. You were with Senator Durbin and voted for that. Most Republicans voted against that. My liberal friend Dick Durbin voted for that. The reason I mention that is because Simpson-Bowles wanted to arrive at a savings of $4…

In addition to that, I say to my friend from California, there is research dealing with dread diseases, in addition to cancer, which research is being curtailed.

Las Vegas is the destination resort of the world. I may get a little static from New York about that, but it is a place a lot of people wish to visit. We understand the importance of doing something about the lines at airports as the…

Let's talk about sequestration just for a brief time. I talked about it yesterday in the afternoon when the Senate convened. On Sunday, the Federal Aviation Administration implemented sequester furloughs. It will affect tens of thousands…

I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 788 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives…

earlier this year the Senate voted on dueling responses through the sequestration. Democrats had a balanced plan--half revenues, half spending. Republicans tried giving flexibility with, of course, no revenues whatsoever. The Senate voted…

there are a number of people on the floor who have been here for some time, and I thought I would try to add a little order to this. I think Senator Manchin got here first. How much time does the Senator from West Virginia wish to take?

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. 788. My friends on the other side have had this legislation for a short time, not a long time, but it is not that difficult to understand. I have tried to explain…

I ask unanimous consent that Augustus Ilag, an intern for the Finance Committee, be allowed on the Senate floor for the remainder of this calendar year. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I suggest the absence of a quorum. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to Calendar No. 19, S. 16, the Inhofe-Toomey bill on flexibility, with an amendment that reflects the current changes for sequestration; that the bill be read three times and passed, as…

my friend from Oklahoma is on the Senate floor. I would ask if he would be kind enough to wait while I say a few words and withhold offering the consent agreement to allow Senator Schumer to speak for 5 minutes. Following Senator Schumer…

following leader remarks the Senate will be in a period of morning business for 1 hour. The majority will control the first half, the Republicans the final half. Following morning business the Senate will resume consideration of the motion…

my Republican colleagues often demand a return to regular order. We have heard speeches, and the House is also talking about regular order. They have done this many different places but especially where the budget process is concerned…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar No. 33, H. Con. Res. 25; that is, the budget resolution; that all after the enacting clause be stricken and that the amendment which is at the desk, the text…

I ask unanimous consent that Senator Toomey be recognized for up to 4 minutes, that following his remarks the Senator from North Dakota, Ms. Heitkamp, be recognized. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered…

I commend the law enforcement officials at the city, State, and local level for their incredible response to last week's traumatic and horrifying events at the Boston Marathon, and for hours following that all over the Boston metropolitan…

Americans arriving at the airport--almost any airport in America--to take off on their summer vacations already face long lines at security checkpoints. Soon they will be facing long waits at the terminal as well. Last week the Federal…

I ask unanimous consent that all time during adjournment, recess, and morning business count postcloture on the motion to proceed to S. 743. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.

following leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5:30 this evening. Senators will be permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. At 5:30 there will be a vote on the motion to proceed to S. 743, the…

I ask unanimous consent for a moment of silence and that the Senator from Wyoming then be again recognized. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I designate the Senator from Illinois, Mr. Durbin, as the floor manager for the consideration of S. 743. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to…

I now ask unanimous consent there be a moment of silence at 2:50 p.m. today for the purpose of honoring the victims of the Boston bombings. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________