Harry Reid

We are now on the motion to proceed to the Ex-Im bill. I hope we can pass the bill today. I haven't had an opportunity today to speak to the Republican leader, but I will do that shortly, and we will decide if there is a way forward. I ask…

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 6:48 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, May 10, 2012, at 9:30 a.m.

I now ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed en bloc to the consideration of some concurrent resolutions: Resolutions numbered H. Con. Res. 105, H. Con. Res. 106, H. Con. Res. 117, and H. Con. Res. 118. There being no objection, the…

I now ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 450, S. Res. 451, and S. Res. 452, which were submitted earlier today. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolutions.

I now object to further proceedings with respect to each of these bills. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The bills will be placed on the calendar under rule XIV. ____________________

The Senate is now considering the motion to proceed to the Stop Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act. The time until noon will be divided between the two parties, with the majority controlling the first 30 minutes and the Republicans…

Would the Chair announce the business of the day? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under the previous order, the leadership time is reserved. ____________________

We are now considering the motion to proceed to the Stop Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act. At 4:30 p.m. today, the Senate will proceed to executive session to consider three judicial nominations: the Nguyen nomination, a ninth circuit…

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:13 p.m., adjourned until Monday, April 30, 2012, at 10:30 a.m…

There will be up to three rollcall votes on Monday, May 7. They will be on the confirmation of three judicial nominations--one U.S. circuit nomination and two U.S. district nominations. ____________________

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 7:03 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at 9:30 a.m.

Beginning at 2 p.m. tomorrow there will be probably seven or eight, maybe nine rollcall votes in order to complete the postal reform bill. ____________________

I think that is a positive statement, as long as there are not efforts made to weaken this legislation. But if this moves forward quickly with a short time agreement, but in an effort to weaken the bill, we want no part of that. I look…

The first vote will be at 2:15 tomorrow on the motion to proceed to S.J. Res. 36. If that motion is defeated, there will be several votes in order to complete action on the postal reform bill at 2:15 p.m. ____________________

At 5:30 p.m. on Monday, there will be a rollcall vote on confirmation of the Wimes nomination. This evening we reached an agreement to complete action on the postal reform bill. On Monday there will be time from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and from…

First of all, I say to the Presiding Officer, thank you very much for your patience. We often need patience, so I appreciate yours. Unanimous Consent Agreement--S. 1789

I would yield to my friend from Rhode Island. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from Rhode Island is recognized. Welcoming the Guest Chaplain

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:37 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, April 19, 2012, at 9:30 a.m…

We are working on an agreement with respect to the postal reform bill. If no agreement is reached, there will be a cloture vote on the substitute amendment at 2:15 tomorrow. ____________________

Following leader remarks the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S. 1925, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act. The majority will control the first 30 minutes, the Republicans the final 30 minutes. The…

Today cloture was filed on the substitute amendment to the postal reform bill and the underlying bill. If no agreement is reached, the first cloture vote will be Thursday morning. I hope that agreement can be reached. For the information…

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 6:49 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at 9:30 a.m.

I have some procedural matters to do, if the Senator from Vermont wishes to finish his statement.

Following leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 11:00. Republicans will control the first half and the majority will control the final half. At 11:00 there will be 10 minutes of debate on the motion to…

H.R. 5 is at the desk. It is due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will read the bill by title for the second time. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 5) to improve patient access to health…