I have never been a sentimental person--I have never tried to be one--but today I can't help but think back to a time when keeping the government open and funded wasn't a last-minute exercise. Looking at the clock now, we are almost 14…

my friend the Republican leader is reciting facts that are not real. Everyone knows what has happened in this body and in the House of Representatives the last few years--gridlock. Republicans in the House cannot agree with Republicans in…

I rise today to recognize the distinguished career of Richard Evans, who has served as a Transportation Security Administration, TSA, aviation compliance inspector, passenger service manager, and county sheriff. Richard Evans has always…

a path to avert yet another Republican- manufactured shutdown is before us now. This evening the Senate will vote to invoke cloture on a clean continuing resolution that keeps the Federal Government open and funded. We believe debate…

I rise to recognize the 50th anniversary of the Southern Nevada Group of the Sierra Club. The Southern Nevada Group of the Sierra Club was established in 1965 and encompasses Clark, Lincoln, Nye, Esmerelda, and White Pine Counties. During…

I, like most of America, was stunned this morning to learn that John Boehner is going to resign in the next few weeks. I have had a relationship with John Boehner for a long time. His becoming Speaker, of course, made those relations much…

in just 6 days, the government will shut down unless we figure out some way to fund it. We know how it should be funded. But instead of voting today on a bipartisan way forward, we will still have another failed vote, even though the…

today Members of Congress from both Houses were honored to attend a joint meeting of Congress and receive an address from His Holiness Pope Francis, the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church. The Holy Father's visit to address a joint meeting…

I know my friend, the distinguished Senator from Vermont, has been waiting, and so I will be very quick with the statement that I am going to give. Remembering Jim Santini Mr. President, today Nevada lost a historic figure. This morning…

I served in the House of Representatives. It was standard over there for Members at committee hearings and on the floor to always say: I ask unanimous consent to revise and extend my remarks. That was standard practice in the House. We…

will my friend allow me to speak prior to that? Mr. McCONNELL. After the remarks of the Democratic leader. I am sorry, Mr. President. I didn't realize the Democratic leader wished to speak. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is…

we have voted on this before. It seems that is what we have been doing the last few weeks--revoting. Vote once and vote again. The results are going to be the same. We have made it clear we are not going to proceed to appropriations bills…

it is said you cannot make the same mistake twice because the second time it is a choice, it is not a mistake. I repeat: It is said you cannot make the same mistake twice because the second time you make it, it is a choice. On every issue…

at this great cemetery we call Arlington, there is a white headstone, which, like so many others, marks the final resting place of a courageous servicemember who gave his life in combat. The grave belongs to a man by the name of Kareem…

today I recognize the 20th anniversary of the After-School All-Stars of Greater Las Vegas, NV. In 1995, Elaine Wynn established the Greater Las Vegas Inner-City Games to provide thousands of young Nevadans with a fun, safe, and positive…

the Senate has already spoken and made it absolutely clear that the agreement with Iran will stand. Remember, an agreement to stop Iran from having a nuclear weapon is what it is all about. The issue has been decided. Instead of focusing…

I rise today to recognize Pastor Clinton House and Dr. Mary L. House and their 25 years of pastoral service with Mountaintop Faith Ministries. Pastor Clinton House and Dr. Mary House began their ministry work at a small church in North Las…

Finally, the number of Americans without health insurance dropped dramatically last year. All the press yesterday and this morning are reporting this, but this comes as no surprise. The good news happened as the Affordable Care Act's major…

today marks the last day of the 60-day Congressional review period that was established in the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015, which the President signed into law. As has been noted numerous times, by supporting that legislation…

it is no surprise to me that Susan Collins is such a hard worker. She started as a young woman, digging potatoes for 30 cents a barrel at a neighbor's farm in Caribou, ME. I have learned a lot about her over these years. I have served with…

the goodwill and humanitarian efforts of the United States are needed all across the world. Victims of civil wars, disease outbreaks, and natural disasters depend on the aid and compassion of the American people. To our credit, we try our…

in one week Congress will host one of the world's great faith leaders, His Holiness Pope Francis. Every Member of Congress is looking forward to the Pope's historic address. Since beginning his papacy, Pope Francis has been admired for his…

my friend the Republican leader, among other things, said he wanted an intellectual argument. The outline he just gave has nothing to do with intellectual credibility. The agreement that was finalized last week dealt with one subject and…

Could I ask my friend a question? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Would the Senator yield for a question?

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