I ask unanimous consent that the joint resolution be read a third time and passed, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, there be no intervening action or debate, and any statements related to the matter be printed in the…

there will be two rollcall votes tomorrow at 11 a.m. The first will be a cloture vote on the cyber security bill. The second will be on the Coburn amendment to the Burma sanctions legislation. Additional votes are possible tomorrow…

I ask unanimous consent that the bills be read a third time and passed en bloc; the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table en bloc, with no intervening action or debate; and any related statements be printed in the Record. The…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S.J. Res. 49. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the joint resolution by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A joint resolution (S.J…

I ask the Chair to lay before the Senate a message from the House with respect to H.R. 1950. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: Resolved, that the House agree to the amendment of the Senate…

we are about to do something really important in the Senate. It would increase U.S. textile exports to Central American countries, it would promote development and economic stability by creating jobs in, of course, African countries, and…

I move to concur in the House amendment, and I believe the Senate is ready to act on this motion. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to.

I ask unanimous consent that the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate and that any statements related to this bill be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

I am pleased that the Senate has just passed the final version of the Iran Sanctions legislation. I want to thank Senators Johnson, Shelby and Menendez for their leadership and all of their hard work getting this bill completed. At a time…

Is the connectivity to what China wants to get from the Chamber of Commerce. Remember, that is only one way they get this information. But the numerous instruments we carry around--BlackBerrys, iPhones, all these kinds of things…

Harry Reid said there's evidence out there that he hasn't paid taxes in 10 years.

So the word's out that he hasn't paid any taxes for 10 years. Let him prove that he has paid taxes because he hasn't.

I ask unanimous consent that the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee be discharged from the following postal- naming bills en bloc, and the Senate proceed to their consideration en bloc: H.R. 1369 through H.R. 3276, H.R…

My response to my friend is this: I try to be very calm about things in life generally, especially things here on the floor, but I can't remain very calm about this. I have, as do a lot of people I know, 16 grandchildren. They are evenly…

I am told there are two bills at the desk due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator is correct. The clerk will report the bills by title for the second time. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S…

I ask for the yeas and nays on that amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The yeas and nays were ordered. Amendment No. 2737 to Amendment No. 2736

I now move to proceed to Calendar No. 473, S. 3429 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion. The bill clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 473, S. 3429, a bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs…

I have a second-degree amendment at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] proposes an amendment No. 2737 to amendment No. 2736. The amendment is as…

I have an amendment to the instructions at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] proposes an amendment numbered 2736 to the instructions (amendment No…

I ask for the yeas and nays on that motion. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The yeas and nays were ordered. Amendment No. 2736

I have a motion to commit the bill with instructions, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] moves to commit the bill, S. 3414, to…

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

to say I am disappointed is a tremendous understatement. This body is debating a measure that would prevent what national security experts on a bipartisan basis have called a serious threat to our Nation since the dawn of the nuclear age…

I ask unanimous consent that the period for debate only on S. 3414, the Cybersecurity Act of 2012, be extended until 6:40, and that at 6:40 I be recognized. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from…

it is my understanding that the senior Senator from Tennessee wishes to speak for another 10 minutes, is that right?