the first vote will be at 2:15 tomorrow on the motion to proceed to S.J. Res. 36. If that motion is defeated, there will be several votes in order to complete action on the postal reform bill at 2:15 p.m. ____________________

America has the best, brightest, and most dedicated workers in the world. All those workers need is a fair shot to succeed. But right now many workers in this country don't enjoy the same rights as the wealthy CEOs; that is, the right to…

I ask unanimous consent that upon disposition of S. 1789 but no earlier than Wednesday, April 25, the Senate adopt the motion to proceed to Calendar No. 312, S. 1925. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to a period of morning business with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

as I indicated this morning, we are real close to an agreement. The main issue now is whether there will be a 50-vote hurdle or 60-vote hurdle. We have been through that before. Obviously, we know where we are going to wind up, in my…

I now ask unanimous consent that the cloture votes with respect to the Lieberman-Collins substitute amendment 2000, as modified, and S. 1789 be postponed to a time to be determined by me after consultation with Senator McConnell. The…

at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, there will be a rollcall vote on confirmation of the Wimes nomination. This evening we reached an agreement to complete action on the postal reform bill. On Monday there will be time from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and from…

I now ask for a second reading and, in order to place the bill on the calendar under the provisions of rule XIV, I object to my own request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The bill will be read for the second time on the next…

I ask unanimous consent that in the previous order with respect to S. 1789 and the Akaka amendment No. 2034 the reference to the modification of the Akaka amendment No. 2034 be stricken. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

first of all, I say to the Presiding Officer, thank you very much for your patience. We often need patience, so I appreciate yours. Unanimous Consent Agreement--S. 1789

I ask unanimous consent that on Monday, April 23, at 5 p.m. the Senate proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 528; that there be 30 minutes of debate equally divided in the usual form; that upon the use or yielding back of…

there is a bill at the desk due for its first reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 2327) to prohibit direct foreign assistance to the Government of Egypt…

I would yield to my friend from Rhode Island. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from Rhode Island is recognized. Welcoming the Guest Chaplain

the Senate is now considering the motion to proceed to the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act. Following my remarks and those of the Republican leader, if any, the first hour will be equally divided between the two sides. The…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 8:16 p.m., adjourned until Monday, April 23, 2012, at 12 noon.

another important issue: I ask unanimous consent that at 2 p.m., on Monday, April 23, the Republican leader or his designee be recognized to move to proceed to the consideration of S.J. Res. 36, a joint resolution disapproving a rule…

first of all, let me express my appreciation to every Senator. We tried something a little different, and I think it is something we can look to in the future. We decided we were going to have an amendment process. Maybe it is not as far…

I ask unanimous consent that the Judiciary Committee be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 1021. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the bill by title. The assistant legislative…

I ask unanimous consent that we now proceed to S. Res. 430. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 430) recognizing the 75th anniversary of the…

I ask unanimous consent that a Coons amendment, which is at the desk, be agreed to, the bill as amended be read a third time and passed, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and any…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until Monday, April 23, at 12 noon; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be…

We are working on an agreement with respect to the postal reform bill. If no agreement is reached, there will be a cloture vote on the substitute amendment at 2:15 tomorrow. ____________________

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:37 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, April 19, 2012, at 9:30 a.m…

following leader remarks the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S. 1925, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act. The majority will control the first 30 minutes, the Republicans the final 30 minutes. The…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until Thursday, April 19, at 9:30 a.m.; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed…