H.R. 5078 is due for its second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the bill by title for a second time. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 5078) to preserve existing rights and…

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…

I have a second-degree amendment at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] proposes an amendment numbered 3801 to amendment…

I have a motion to commit S. 2199 with instructions, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] moves to commit the…

I ask unanimous consent that the Record remain open until 5 p.m. today for the purpose of submitting statements and introducing legislation. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I am not sure everyone remembers where they were 13 years ago today, but most of us remember. The vast majority of us remember. Just a few feet from here in S-219 Senator Daschle had his usual Tuesday morning leadership meeting. I was…

I ask unanimous consent that it be in order to proceed to the Baran and Burns nominations reported out of the Environment and Public Works Committee earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so…

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 4 p.m., adjourned until Monday, September 15, 2014, at 2 p.m…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 2 p.m. on Monday, September 15, 2014; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be…

I ask unanimous consent that the bill be read a third time and passed, and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

There is a cloture motion at the desk I ask to be reported. The PRESIDING OFFICER. 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…

I ask unanimous consent that on Monday, September 15, 2014, notwithstanding rule XXII, following the vote on cloture on S. 2199, the Senate proceed to executive session and vote on cloture on Executive Calendar Nos. 1003 and 1004; further…

I now move to proceed to Calendar No. 409, S. 2432. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 409, S. 2432, a bill to amend the Higher…

Senators should expect three rollcall votes at 5:30 p.m. on Monday on cloture on the Paycheck Fairness Act and cloture on the Baran and Burns nominations to be members of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ____________________

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Hamas

I have a second-degree amendment at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] proposes an amendment numbered 3804 to amendment No. 3803…

I would object to any further proceedings at this time on this matter. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The objection is heard. The bill will be placed on the calendar. ____________________

I ask for the yeas and nays on that amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The yeas and nays were ordered. Amendment No. 3801 to Amendment No. 3800

I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding rule XXII, the cloture vote with respect to S.J. Res. 19 occur at 1:45 p.m. today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Delaware. West…

I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum under rule XXII be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

For the information of Senators, we expect the nominations considered in this agreement to be confirmed by voice vote. ____________________

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, September, 11, 2014, that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be…

I ask for the yeas and nays on that amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The yeas and nays were ordered. Amendment No. 3794 to Amendment No. 3793

I have an amendment to the committee-reported substitute, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] proposes an amendment numbered…

following my remarks and those of the Republican leader, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.J. Res 19 postcloture. That is the legislation of the constitutional amendment to allow us to set the campaign…