I ask unanimous consent the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: In the amendment, strike ``10'' and insert ``5''. Amendment No. 4522 To…

I have a second-degree amendment at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] proposes an amendment numbered 4521 to amendment No. 4520.

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The yeas and nays were ordered. Amendment No. 4521 To Amendment No. 4520

I have an amendment at the desk to the language proposed to be stricken. I ask for its consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid]…

Madam President, there will be a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The time until 12:30 will be equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees. The majority…

Madam President, I note the absence of a quorum. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk proceeded to call the roll.

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 ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The…

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to H. Con. Res. 304. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A concurrent resolution (H…

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that following leader remarks--and it doesn't appear there will be any--there be a period of morning business for 1 hour, with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The ACTING…

Madam President, I object to any further proceedings with respect to this bill. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection having been heard, the bill will be placed on the calendar.

Madam President, I note the absence of a quorum. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. Mr. McCONNELL. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the…

Madam President, I am told that S. 3643 is at the desk and is due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will read the title of the bill for the second time. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A…