I ask unanimous consent the Presiding Officer of the Senate be authorized to appoint a committee on the part of the Senate to join a like committee on the part of the House to escort President Obama into the House Chamber for the joint…

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, and the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res. 29)…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to S. Res. 29. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 29) to constitute the majority party's…

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it recess under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 4 p.m., recessed until 8:30 p.m. and reassembled when called to order by…

we hope to begin debate on the nomination of Senator Hagel to be Secretary of Defense tomorrow. ____________________

I suggest the absence of a quorum, and I ask unanimous consent that the time be equally divided between both sides. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate recess until 8:30 p.m. tonight and proceed as a body to the Hall of the House of Representatives for the joint session of Congress provided under the provisions of H. Con. Res. 11; and that upon…

we will gather in the Senate Chamber at 8:20 p.m. this evening to proceed as a body to the House for the State of the Union. ____________________

following leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S. 47, the Violence Against Women Act. The time until 5:30 p.m. will be equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees. At 5:30 there will be…

I rise today on behalf of our Nation's disabled veterans to once again discuss an end to an unjust and outdated policy known as ``concurrent receipt.'' For the past 122 years, this practice has prevented veterans from receiving the full…

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that we adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 5:51 p.m., adjourned until Monday, February 11, 2013, at 2 p.m…

I haven't had an opportunity to speak to the Republican leader, but we are going to have votes, and we could have as many as seven rollcall votes on Monday. I am of the mind, after speaking to the Republican leader, that we may have a…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 2 p.m., Monday, February 11, 2013; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved…

I ask unanimous consent that there be printed as a Senate document a compilation of materials from the Congressional Record in tribute to the retiring Members of the 112th Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

before I ask unanimous consent to pass this, I would just say it is extremely important this be brought to the attention of the Senate. Around the country we have about 1 school counselor for every 1,400 students. The Presiding Officer and…

I rise today to pay tribute to Mark Sullivan, who is retiring from his position as Director of the United States Secret Service on February 22, 2013. Serving as Director for nearly 7 years, and working for five Presidents, Mark Sullivan…

a few minutes ago Senator Carl Levin cast his 12,000th vote. It is my honor to say a few words about Carl Levin. He has served the State of Michigan for 35 years and is the longest serving Senator in the history of that State. During his…

I ask unanimous consent that we proceed to morning business, with the Senators allowed to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Coons). Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I am optimistic that today the Senate will complete work on an important bipartisan measure that has been directed by the President pro tempore of the Senate; that is, the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. But Senate…

I would object to any further proceedings with respect to this bill. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The bill will be placed on the calendar. ____________________

I am told S. 209 is at the desk and due for a seconding reading; is that correct? The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator is correct. The clerk will read the bill by title for the second time. The assistant legislative clerk read as…

following leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the Violence Against Women Act. The time until noon will be divided and controlled equally between the two leaders or their designees. At noon, Senator-designee Cowan of…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to S. Res. 27. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 27) designating the week of…

I ask unanimous consent that the concurrent resolution be agreed to and the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The concurrent…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of H. Con. Res. 11. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A concurrent…