there will be two rollcall votes at approximately noon in relation to the Vitter amendment No. 499 and the DeMint amendment No. 510. We hope to set up some other votes tomorrow morning for tomorrow afternoon. ____________________

this means Senators will not need to obtain unanimous consent prior to setting aside the pending amendments for amendments to be called up. I would also say--I wanted to hold up saying anything about this until we got this agreement--the…

I ask unanimous consent that at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, June 23, the Senate resume consideration of S. 679; that the Vitter amendment No. 499 regarding czars and the DeMint amendment No. 510 regarding Bureau of Justice Statistics be…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until tomorrow, Thursday, June 23, at 10 a.m.; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be deemed approved to date, the morning…

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent it adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:24 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, June 23, 2011, at 10 a.m…

Following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 11 a.m., with the majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half. Following morning business, the Senate will resume…

Will the clerk report the bill, please. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the bill by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 679) to reduce the number of executive positions subject to…

I ask unanimous consent that at a time to be determined by the majority and Republican leaders, the Senate proceed to executive session to consider en bloc the following nominations: Calendar Nos. 62, 110, 145; that there be 2 hours for…

The filing deadline for second-degree amendments to S. 782, the Economic Development Revitalization Act, is at 11 a.m. this morning. Following morning business, the Senate will be in executive session to consider the nomination of Michael…

If we could have the attention of the Senate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senate will come to order. ____________________

Senator Schumer and Senator Alexander are that far from an agreement that we can move forward on the next bill. So with everyone's patience, I ask unanimous consent that the cloture vote scheduled to occur immediately--right now--be…

The Retired Pay Restoration Act is comprehensive legislation that authorizes concurrent receipt for all disabled retirees.

this afternoon we will have a cloture vote on reauthorization of the Economic Development Administration, a law we have depended on for more than 50 years. This is the fourth jobs bill Democrats have brought to the floor this year. I do…

we have 10 minutes. Senators should listen to the debate. It is very important. We have an important vote in just 10 minutes, and it is my understanding that the arrangements have been made that Senator Boxer would close. She would have…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to a period of morning business until 6 p.m. this evening, with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each during this time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 11 a.m., with the Republicans controlling the first half and the majority controlling the final half. I would ask at this time that the morning business hour be a…

this Congress convened in January with a single mandate from the American people: create jobs. So Democrats have brought to the Senate floor bill after bill aimed at helping American businesses innovate, grow, and hire. These were good…

Following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. There will be no rollcall votes today. The next rollcall vote will be at about noon tomorrow on confirmation…

I now move to proceed to Calendar No. 75, S. 679, the Presidential appointment efficiency and streamlining bill. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The motion to proceed is now pending.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to a period of morning business until 6 p.m. this evening, with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each during that time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

There will be no more rollcall votes this week. We will work on next week's schedule later today. I ask unanimous consent that the Senators from Massachusetts, Mr. Kerry and Mr. Brown, be recognized for up to 10 minutes each, and following…

I ask unanimous consent that we now proceed to a period of morning business, with Senators allowed to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Rhode Island.

following any leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S. 782, which is the Economic Development Revitalization Act, with 4 hours of debate on the Feinstein and McCain amendments. At about 2 p.m., there will be two rollcall…

I am happy to see the Republicans opening up to what Democrats have been saying all along--that cutting wasteful subsidies to Big Oil should be on the table if we are going to reduce the deficit. Yesterday, my friend, the senior Senator…

noting there is no one on the floor, I suggest the absence of a quorum, and I ask unanimous consent that during the quorum the time be equally divided. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will…