I rise today in recognition of World Refugee Day on June 20. On December 4, 2000, the United Nations General Assembly decided to designate June 20 as World Refugee Day. Each year on this day, we have an opportunity to honor the women, men…

I ask unanimous consent that on Thursday-- that is tomorrow--June 12, at 1l:30 a.m., the Senate proceed to executive session and consideration of Calendar No. 523, under the previous order; further, that following the disposition of that…

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…

we will have one or two rollcall votes starting at 4 p.m. this afternoon. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Arizona. Mr. McCAIN. Madam President, we have not completed this legislation, and we may be subject to a budget point of…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar No. 206, H.R. 3230; that all after the enacting clause be stricken and the text of S. 2450 be inserted in lieu thereof, which is the Sanders-McCain veterans…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration S. Res. 472. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 472) honoring…

I ask unanimous consent that the 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 resolution (S. Con. Res…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Con. Res. 37. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Con. Res. 37)…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Heitkamp). Without objection, it is so ordered. Authorizing Use of the Rotunda

I see no one seeking the floor at this time. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk proceeded to call the roll.

all over America today there are newspaper articles of hope--for example, in the Washington Post today, ``Veterans Affairs bills progressing quickly in Congress.'' It quotes me as saying it is something that needs to be done. ``It's urgent…

following my remarks and those of the Republican leader, if any, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S. 2432, the college affordability bill. The time until 10 a.m. this morning will be divided as follows--and…

before I say anything, I really and deeply appreciate the ability of the Democrats and Republicans to work together on an extremely important issue, and I need not editorialize more than that. ____________________

I further ask unanimous consent that S. Res. 470, which is at the desk, be placed on the calendar and that upon the enactment into law of the language of title IV of S. 1681, as amended, the Senate proceed to the consideration of the…

I enter a motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on S. 2432. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The motion is entered.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to Calendar No. 244, S. 1681. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 1681) to authorize appropriations for…

I further ask unanimous consent that the substitute amendment, which is at the desk, be agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be read a third time and the Senate proceed to vote on passage of the bill, as amended. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

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

I understand S. 2450 is at the desk and due for a second reading. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will read the bill by title for the second time. The bill clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 2450) to improve the access of veterans to…

following my remarks and those of the Republican leader, if any, there will be a rollcall vote on the confirmation of Hannah Lauck, who will serve in the State of Virginia. Following that vote the time until noon will be equally divided…

this is landmark legislation. I so compliment Senators Sanders and McCain for coming to this agreement. I hope we can move this bill expeditiously. Boulware Nomination Later today the Senate will vote to confirm a man by the name of…

I move to proceed to Calendar No. 409, S. 2432, the Warren college affordability legislation. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the motion. The bill clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to the consideration of S. 2432, a…

I ask unanimous consent that the text of the joint resolution be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the joint resolution was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S.J. Res. 39 Resolved by the Senate and…

I have to be honest. Last night I was flipping around--the NBA, the game of the week, the Red Sox playing Detroit, and the Tony awards. But also, Miss USA was going on. I have to acknowledge, I watched a little bit but not a lot of each…

I express my appreciation to my friend from Rhode Island, who is so courteous to everyone, and I appreciate it.