Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate continue in morning business until 5 o'clock today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

As I indicated, we will have one vote at 5:30 today. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. Mr. McCONNELL. I ask unanimous consent…

Mr. President, our Senate family grieves today with the Byrd family over the loss of one of the most dedicated Americans ever to serve this country; one of the most devoted men ever to serve his State; one of the most distinguished…

I ask that the Senate observe a moment of silence for Senator Byrd. (Moment of silence.) ____________________

Mr. President, I have a resolution at the desk and ask for its consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 568) notifying the…

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to and the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res. 568) was agreed to, as follows: S. Res. 568…

I have a resolution at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Hagan). The clerk will report the resolution by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 569) notifying the President of the United States of…

I have a resolution at the desk and ask for its consideration. The SECRETARY OF THE SENATE. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 567) to elect Daniel K…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Record remain open until 12 noon for the purpose of the introduction of legislation, the insertion of statements, and any cosponsors, notwithstanding an adjournment of the Senate. The ACTING…

I have been told there are two bills at the desk due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report. The bill clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 5481) to give subpoena power to the National Commission on the…

Mr. President, I object to any further proceedings with respect to these bills en bloc. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection having been heard, the bills will be placed on the calendar under rule XIV.

Mr. President, following leader remarks the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R. 5297, the small business jobs bill. There will be no rollcall votes today. Senators should expect the next votes to occur Monday…