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…

I ask unanimous consent that morning business be extended until 7 p.m. tonight, with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each during that period of time. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered…

I rise today to honor the 50th anniversary of the Boys and Girls Club of Las Vegas. As someone whose life was transformed by youth development programs, public education and athletics, I am proud to share in this momentous occasion for the…

I rise today to honor the Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Since 1941, the Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada has provided crucial services to southern Nevada's neediest families. From…

this week is National Police Week. During National Police Week we pay tribute to the brave men and women who serve the U.S. as law enforcement officers and take note of their selfless dedication to keeping our communities safe. Last week…

I ask unanimous consent that upon the conclusion of morning business on Monday, May 23, the Senate resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S. 1038 and that at 5 p.m. the Senate proceed to the vote on the motion to invoke cloture…

I send a cloture motion to the desk. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture…

I ask unanimous consent that it be in order to proceed to S. 1038, introduced earlier today. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection it is so ordered.

will the Chair announce morning business, please. ____________________

S. 1022 is at the desk and is due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will read the title of the bill for the second time. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 1022) to extend expiring provisions…

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. At 11 a.m., the Senate will be in executive session to…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 19; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed…

I ask unanimous consent we now proceed to a period for morning business, with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Hagan). Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 10:30 this morning. At 10:30, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S. 953. There will be 4 hours of debate. At approximately 2:30 p.m…

I will just make a very brief comment. I am not a great baseball fan. I am a baseball fan. I am sure there are better fans than me. I have followed baseball all of my life, starting as a little boy. I have listened to baseball games, and I…

I ask unanimous consent the resolution be agreed to, the Lieberman amendment, which is at the desk, to the preamble, be agreed to; the preamble as amended be agreed to; there be no intervening action or debate, and any statements be…

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. 1022 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…

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. 1022 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…

there will be a rollcall vote tomorrow at about 2 p.m. on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Goodwin Liu, of California, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit. ____________________

there seems to be no one here asking for more time. If that, in fact, is the case, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:34 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, May…

I ask unanimous consent that the bill, S. 840, be discharged from the Committee on Environment and Public Works and referred to the Committee on Finance. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 190, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S…

I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to S. Res. 189. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 189) recognizing and honoring Harmon Killebrew…

I am very happy to ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res…

I have been told that S. 1022 is due for its first reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title for the first time. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 1022) to extend expiring provisions of the USA…