the Iran accord is the result of many years of hard work by lots of people. Congressional committees are conducting hearings to listen to the administration's case and others. For example, this evening at 5 p.m., we will have an…

They will be as follows: Carper No. 2627, Coons No. 2552, Franken No. 2612, Tester No. 2632, Leahy No. 2587, Murphy No. 2589, Whitehouse No. 2626, Wyden No. 2621, Wyden No. 2622, Mikulski No. 2557, and Carper No. 2615. Mr. McCONNELL. I…

The Republican leader is my friend, and I don't mean in any way to disparage him, other than to bring out a little bit of history. I can't imagine how he can make this offer with a straight face. Have amendments pending? That is like…

I look forward to that discussion. Keep in mind, being reported out of committee--this is a committee that holds everything in secret. They do nothing public. So having a 14 to 1 vote in a meeting that takes place in secret doesn't give…

I rise today to recognize the distinguished career of Scott ``Scotty'' Watts, who served as the president of the Nevada Alliance for Retired Americans, NARA, from 2001 until his retirement in 2014. Building on the work of its predecessor…

we all want to address cyber security. Repeatedly, in the last two Congresses, I worked to convene the chairmen and ranking members of the relevant committees to move cyber security legislation, and we worked hard and came up with a number…

yesterday President Obama took a very important step in addressing climate change and promoting clean energy. His Clean Power Plan is the strongest action ever taken by our government to fight climate change. The Clean Power Plan would…

I agree with the Republican leader that we should work to come up with a way of proceeding in a dignified manner to this most important piece of legislation. Certainly, I would lend my efforts to try to get that done. It is easier said…

here is an excerpt from an article in the Republican leader's hometown newspaper, the Louisville Courier-Journal: Sara Hall started going to Planned Parenthood when she was in her late teens and needed birth control, and she's gotten care…

I rise today to recognize the life of Erma Arvilla Rupp Fritchen. Ms. Fritchen devoted her life to justice, notably as a Freedom Rider in the summer of 1963. Ms. Fritchen was born and raised in Reno, NV. She strove to be the first in her…

I rise today to recognize Nevada PEP for its more than 20 years of service to children with disabilities and their families. Nevada PEP was founded more than two decades ago by a handful of families who wanted for their children what every…

Republicans called it ``the beginning of socialized medicine.'' The Wall Street Journal accused Democrats and the President of ``politicking with a nation's health.'' One Republican Senator called the health care law ``brazen socialism.''…

the Constitution is very clear. It says the Government cannot spend a penny without an appropriations law--a law dealing with appropriations. I am so fortunate, when I came to the Senate, I became a member of the Appropriations Committee…

the Republican legislation to attack women's health is disguised as a way to help women. We have to look long and hard to find those people who are being taken care of across the country today because of programs that allow them to go to…

I rise today to acknowledge the 100th birthday of an incredible Nevadan, Gertrude Silvia Rudiak. For more than 70 years, Gertrude has been a leader in southern Nevada and has remained committed to her family, community, and faith. Nearly a…

at virtually every caucus we have, every Tuesday caucus, I have Senators report on what is going on in the world as it relates to climate change. I wish these were fun-filled presentations where people laughed, clapped, and smiled, but…

I ask unanimous consent that the next 40 minutes be under the control of the Democratic side and that the time be equally divided among the following Senators: Reid, Boxer, Whitehouse, Markey, Schatz, and Schumer. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is…

in the western part of the United States, it is now 8:05 in the morning. I am sure as one of these young girls is rushing to go out to school--let's assume she is an African-American girl--she is telling her mother, her dad or her teacher…

I raise a germaneness point of order against amendment No. 2328. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The point of order is sustained, and the amendment falls. Vote on Amendment No. 2327 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question now occurs on agreeing to…

I choose not to speak today. So I would ask the Chair to announce the business of the day. ____________________

Why does the Senator from Tennessee get so much time? But I don't object, Mr. President. Just before the vote.

I ask unanimous consent that before the 3 p.m. vote that Senator Boxer be permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes and that Senators Wyden and Murphy be permitted to speak for up to 5 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from…

has the bill been reported? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bill has been reported.

later today the Senate will vote on one or more motions to overturn rulings of the Chair brought by disgruntled Republican Senators. At another time, Republican Senators would have called this a number of things, not the least of which is…

I am just trying to focus. Did I just hear the legislative tree being filled? I can answer that question. Tragedy in Lafayette, Louisiana Madam President, this morning, Americans are waking to another news account of a tragic and senseless…