I have a second-degree amendment 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 3794 to amendment numbered 3793…

I have a motion to recommit S.J. Res. 19 with instructions. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] moves to recommit the bill to the Committee on the…

I understand there is a bill at the desk, and I ask for its first reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bill by title for the first time. The bill clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 5078) to preserve existing rights and…

I now move to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on S. 2199, the Paycheck Fairness Act. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. Cloture Motion The PRESIDING OFFICER. The…

I ask unanimous consent that the committee- reported substitute amendment be agreed to, the bill, as amended, be read a third time and passed, and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, with no intervening…

I 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. 466) was agreed…

I have a cloture motion at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The bill clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion We, the undersigned…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of H.J. Res. 120, which was received from the House and is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the House joint…

yesterday I had the opportunity and good fortune to be invited to the White House with Speaker Boehner, Leader Pelosi, and Leader McConnell. We spent more than an hour with the President and Vice President talking about what is going on in…

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…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar No. 549, S. 2323. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 2323) to amend chapter 21 of…

I ask unanimous consent that the joint resolution be read three times 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…

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it adjourn under the previous order following the remarks of Senator Sessions, which will last for 30 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

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…

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

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

I ask unanimous consent that the committee- reported amendments be agreed to, the bill, as amended, 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…

I ask unanimous consent that the Judiciary Committee be discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 466, and the Senate now proceed to its consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will…

I now move to proceed to the motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on the motion to proceed to S. 2199, the Paycheck Fairness Act. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was…

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

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Under the previous order, all postcloture time on the motion to proceed to S.J. Res. 19 is expired. The…

I ask unanimous consent that the bill be read a third time and passed, 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 ordered…

I ask unanimous consent that Clinton Fuchs, a detailee on the Senate Judiciary Committee, be granted floor privileges for the duration of the 113th Congress. This is a request on behalf of Senator Leahy. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

I have a second-degree amendment 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 3797 to amendment numbered 3796…