it is my understanding that we have 5 minutes. I will take that time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The leader is recognized.

the vote we are going to have shortly is about more than just public policy; it is about priorities, about whether we hold fast to our values or break our promises. There is a lot wrong with the House Republican budget on which Senators…

I ask unanimous consent the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Bennet). Without objection, it is so ordered.

we have been working for several days--I have been working on it for a lot longer than several days--but for several days publicly on a process to move forward with the PATRIOT Act. We have worked over the last several days to work…

I move to concur in the House amendment to S. 990 with an amendment, and I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid]…

I now ask the Chair to lay before the Senate a message from the House with respect to S. 990. The Presiding Officer laid before the Senate the following message from the House of Representatives: Resolved, That the bill from the Senate (S…

there will be no further rollcall votes tonight, and I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.

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 348 to amendment No. 347. The amendment is…

I ask for the yeas and nays on my amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. The yeas and nays were ordered. Amendment No. 348 to Amendment No. 347

I would object to any further proceedings with respect to these bills en bloc. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The bills will be placed on the calendar. recognition of the minority leader The ACTING PRESIDENT pro…

I understand there are three measures at the desk due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will read the titles of the bills for a second time. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 1050) to modify…

following any leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S. 1038, the PATRIOT Act extension, postcloture. There will be a joint meeting of Congress at 11 a.m. with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu…

I have a second-degree amendment to my instructions which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] proposes an amendment numbered 351…

I have an amendment to my instructions which is also at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] proposes an amendment numbered 350 to the…

On that I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. The yeas and nays were ordered. Amendment No. 351 to Amendment No. 350

On that motion, I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. There is a sufficient second. The yeas and nays were ordered. Amendment No. 350

I have a motion to refer the House message to the Senate Small Business Committee with instructions to report back forthwith with an amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion. The assistant legislative clerk read…

I announce that the Senator from Colorado (Mr. Bennet), the Senator from Ohio (Mr. Brown), the Senator from Illinois (Mr. Durbin), the Senator from Missouri (Mrs. McCaskill), the Senator from Arkansas (Mr. Pryor), and the Senator from…

following leader remarks, if any, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 3 p.m. today. During that period of time, Senators will be allowed to speak for up to 10 minutes each. At 3 p.m. the Senate will resume…

I believe that the stakes are so high when it comes to cybersecurity for our country that whoever holds that position should be confirmed by the Senate and, therefore, accountable to Congress.

I believe it is the most important piece of legislation coming out of our Homeland Security Committee in this session.

The Internet is a thrilling new frontier of our age, with a plugged-in population of almost two billion now, and that number is growing every day.

I move to proceed then to S. 1038. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the bill by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to the bill (S. 1038) to extend expiring provisions of the USA…

I see our esteemed Chaplain in the Chamber. We appreciate very much, every day, his prayer and the prayer this morning by our guest Chaplain, which was a very nice prayer, very thoughtful, and outlines what our country is all about. I…

I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 1038 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…