On behalf of Senator Reed of Rhode Island, Senators Landrieu, Levin, Brown of Ohio, and others, I have a substitute amendment which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The…

I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum required under rule XXII be waived for the cloture motions just filed. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I ask for the yeas and nays on that. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The yeas and nays were ordered. Amendment No. 1840 to amendment No. 1839

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. 1839

I have an amendment to my instructions at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] proposes an amendment numbered 1839 to the instructions (amendment…

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The yeas and nays were ordered. Amendment No. 1835 to amendment No. 1834

I have a second-degree amendment that is also at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. REID] proposes an amendment numbered 1837 to amendment No. 1836…

On that amendment, Mr. President, I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The yeas and nays were ordered. Amendment No. 1834 to amendment No. 1833

I have a first-degree perfecting amendment which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] proposes an amendment numbered 1834 to amendment No…

Following leader remarks the Senate will be in morning business until 11 a.m., with the majority controlling the first 30 minutes and the Republicans controlling the second 30 minutes. Following morning business we will begin consideration…

this week the Senate has demonstrated that when Democrats and Republicans cooperate, we are capable of achieving significant results for this country. We passed a transportation bill that will create or save almost 3 million jobs--and…

I have a cloture motion on the bill, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Senate the cloture motion which the clerk will state. The assistant…

I ask unanimous consent that the Banking Committee be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 886 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will…

I ask unanimous consent that the Agriculture Committee be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 473. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as…

let me take a moment to review what has transpired this morning. Last week the House passed the pending small business capital formation bill by a vote of 390 to 23. President Obama has endorsed the bill very publicly; thus, this is a…

on behalf of Senator Cantwell, for herself and Senator Johnson of South Dakota, Senator Graham, Senator Shelby, and others, I have an amendment at the desk to the language proposed to be stricken. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will…

through the Chair to my friend from Colorado, he has talked about the work I have done. I haven't done much. He has been the leader, and I have been with him all the way. This is truly his issue. He is right. I have supported him from the…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until Monday, March 19, at 2 p.m.; that following the prayer and the pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed…

I have a second-degree amendment at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] proposes an amendment numbered 1840 to amendment No. 1839. The amendment…

I have a cloture motion on the substitute amendment which has already been submitted 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…

on Saturday Senator Barbara Mikulski becomes the longest serving woman in the history of the U.S. Congress. We will mark that occasion on Wednesday when her family and friends will be present here in the Capitol. I have prepared detailed…

we appreciate Senator Burr arranging for this good man to come and offer the prayer this morning. We appreciate that very much. ____________________

I have a second-degree amendment at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] proposes an amendment numbered 1835 to amendment No. 1834. The amendment…

I note the absence of a quorum. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.

I would object to further proceedings on this matter at this time. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The bill will be placed on the calendar. ____________________