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

I ask unanimous consent that following morning business, tomorrow, September 22, the Senate resume consideration of H.R. 2832; that the only remaining amendments in order to the Casey-Brown-Baucus amendment and the bill be the following…

last week the Senate passed three important pieces of bipartisan legislation. It was really quite a productive week. We reauthorized the Federal Aviation Administration, which kept 80,000 workers, including safety inspectors, on the job…

I ask unanimous consent that the preamble be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and any statements relating to this matter be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

I know of no further debate on this resolution. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there further debate? If not, the question is on the adoption of the concurrent resolution. The concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 17) was agreed to.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar No. 115, S. Con. Res. 17. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A concurrent…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Small Business be discharged from further consideration of S. 633 and the Senate proceed to its consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report…

Unfortunately, President Obama's recent and urgent deficit-building jobs plan was so weak Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) refused even to attempt to bring it to the Senate floor.

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:13 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, September 22, 2011, at 9:30 a.m.

OK. I spoke to the Republican leader a few minutes ago, and we think we are on a path to complete this most important piece of legislation in the morning. This is an agreement we had--that we would try to finish this--and we will…

Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R. 2832. At a time to be determined tomorrow, there will be up to five votes on amendments to trade adjustment assistance and passage of the bill. In addition, we await…

On behalf of Senators Casey, Brown of Ohio, and Baucus, I call up amendment No. 633. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid], for Mr…

I yield that back. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The time is yielded back. ____________________

Before noting the absence of a quorum, it is my understanding the Republican leader is on his way to the floor to offer an amendment, and I think everyone should understand there will be no business conducted until he shows up. I suggest…

if there be no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent we adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:59 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, September 21, 2011, at 9:30 a.m…

Tomorrow there will be two rollcall votes at about 12:30 in relation to the Hatch and McCain amendments. ____________________

it is my understanding the majority still has a few minutes left in morning business. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Four minutes.

I congratulate my colleague on his fine speech. I was happy to hear him mention some of my family. I think most everyone in Nevada knows that my son Leif is one of his best friends and vice versa. So I congratulate the Senator from Nevada…

I ask unanimous consent that further reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (The amendment is printed in today's Record under ``Text…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 21; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be…

on Wednesday the House, we are told, will send us a continuing resolution to fund the government through November 18. I was disappointed to see the House shortchanged the Federal Emergency Management Agency. We have been told specifically…

Americans have sent a message to Congress that no issue is more important to them than jobs. But for Republicans, job creation is less important than slashing spending on initiatives that create jobs and the Social Security and Medicare…

60 years ago this Nation's Armed Forces were segregated by race. Thirty-five years ago women were not allowed to attend our Nation's military academies. Until today--in fact, last night at midnight--thousands and thousands of qualified…

I see on the floor today my friend Lamar Alexander from the great State of Tennessee. I just received a news flash that he was going to relinquish his leadership position and stay in the Senate and run for reelection. I do not know all the…

I ask unanimous consent that following morning business tomorrow, Wednesday, September 21, the Senate resume consideration of H.R. 2832, the general trade preference legislation; that following reporting of the bill, Senator McCain or his…