I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Measures Placed on the Calendar--S. 2673 and H.R. 3393

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to morning business, with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. ____________________

I ask unanimous consent that the Judiciary Committee be discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 521. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The assistant…

I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding rule XXII, following the vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 2648, the Senate proceed to executive session to consider Calendar Nos. 535, 783, and 729; that there…

I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to H. Con. Res. 106, which was received from the House and is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as…

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

I ask unanimous consent 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, it is…

I ask unanimous consent that the concurrent resolution be agreed to and the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The concurrent…

I ask unanimous consent the concurrent resolution be agreed to, and the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The concurrent…

I rise today to pay tribute to a Senate staffer who is retiring after 36 years of service. Nancy Pittore Olkewicz began her Senate career in February 1978 working for Senator Paul Sarbanes of Maryland, who was her home State Senator. She…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 527, which was submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to S. Res. 528. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 528) celebrating the 125th…

Almost 2 years ago, within a few days 2 years ago, we were in Las Vegas to dedicate this beautiful new veterans facility. Taxpayers' money spent on it was about $700 million. It is beautiful. It is the second one we have been able to do in…

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, with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to H. Con. Res. 103, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A concurrent…

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

I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum under rule XXII be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Minnesota. Unanimous Consent Request--S. Res. 524

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

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration S. Res. 525, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The assistant bill clerk read as follows: A resolution (S…

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, with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

I have a cloture motion which has been filed and ask that the Chair have it reported. 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…

I understand there are two bills at the desk, and I ask for their first reading en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bills by title. The assistant bill clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 2673) to enhance the strategic…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m. tomorrow, July 29, 2014; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved…

at 2:45 p.m. tomorrow we will have a rollcall vote on the confirmation of the McDonald nomination to be the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, followed by several voice votes to confirm the nominations of Andre, Hoza, and Polaschik. We will…

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 7:13 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, July 29, 2014, at 10 a.m…