Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 413. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 413)…

Mr. President, I had the good fortune of serving with John Murtha in the House, as the Presiding Officer did. He was a brave man. He was the first to break away and was noteworthy in complaining about the Iraq war. As a result of that, it…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 11; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the…

Mr. President, this has been a historic storm. I was in Nevada. I left Friday morning, early, and had a beautiful weekend there--highs in the low 60s. But getting back here was another story. It was very, very difficult, and though I am…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that on Tuesday, after any leader remarks, the Senate proceed to executive session as provided for under the modified order of February 4. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess until 2 p.m., Tuesday, February 9. There being no objection, the Senate, at 2:05 p.m., recessed until Tuesday, February 9, 2010, at 2 p.m.

Mr. President, I rise today to mourn the passing of one of Nevada's finest entertainers, Rogelio Darias. Known in Las Vegas and throughout the world as simply the ``The Bongo King,'' Rogelio brought smiles to all those within earshot with…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The VICE PRESIDENT. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

Madam President, with the storm fast approaching, I think it is to everyone's advantage we complete our work today. So I am convinced this will be the last vote of the day. Now, I would say this. I have been working with Senators Grassley…

Mr. President, on Monday, the Senate will debate, concurrently, the nominations of Joseph Greenaway to be U.S. circuit judge for the Third Circuit and Craig Becker to be a member of the National Labor Relations Board until 5 p.m., with the…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 2 p.m., Monday, February 8; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now resume legislative session. ____________________