this legislation is sponsored by Senators Harkin and Merkley. I ask for its second reading and object to my own request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection having been heard, the bill will be read for the second time on the next legislative…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of H. Con. Res. 90. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A concurrent resolution (H…

I am told that S. 2223 is at the desk and I ask for its first reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bill by title for the first time. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 2223) to provide for an increase in…

I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to report the cloture motion. The legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion We, the…

Ralph Waldo Emerson said this: ``America is another name for opportunity.'' ``America is another name for opportunity.'' Today this body, the Senate, should put Emerson's words to the test as we turn attention to the question of equal pay…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to a period of morning business with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Donnelly). Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I now move to proceed to Calendar No. 345, S. 2199, the Paycheck Fairness Act. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the motion. The bill clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 345, S. 2199, a bill to amend the…

the first rollcall vote will be at 11 a.m. tomorrow. Additional rollcall votes are expected during tomorrow's session. ____________________

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 9, 2014; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved…

I ask unanimous consent that at a time to be determined by me, in consultation with Senator McConnell, this week, the Senate proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 649; that there be 1 hour for debate, with 15 minutes under…

would my friend give the subject matter of those three amendments? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Would the Senator from South Dakota state the subject matter of those amendments?

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it adjourn under the previous order, following the remarks of, first, Senator Bennet and then those of Senator Casey. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

I yield back the time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time is yielded back. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination of Frank G. Klotz, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary for Nuclear Security? The nomination was…

I ask unanimous consent that at 4:30 p.m., the Senate proceed to executive session to consider Calendar Nos. 556 and 502; that there be 2 minutes for debate equally divided between the two leaders or their designees prior to each vote…

following my remarks and those of the Republican leader, the Senate will be in morning business until 12:30 p.m., with the time equally divided and controlled. The Senate will recess from 12:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. for our weekly caucus…

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…

what is the pending business? The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is now 2 minutes of debate prior to a vote on the Klotz nomination.

Would the Chair announce the business for today. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under the previous order, the leadership time is reserved. ____________________

I rise today to honor and recognize the 50th anniversary for the League of Women Voters of the Las Vegas Valley. On May 7, 1964, the league held their first meeting, which was attended by just a handful of women in Las Vegas. Fifty years…

I have a cloture motion at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. Cloture Motion We, the undersigned Senators, in accordance with the…

I now move to proceed to Calendar No. 345, S. 2199. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 2199) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more…

NASCAR fans can easily find their favorite drivers simply by looking at the cars as they fly by because of corporate emblems on the hood of the car. In fact, they are all over the car. For our clothing here in the Senate, we don't bear any…

following my remarks and those of the Republican leader, if there are any, the Senate will be in morning business until 5 p.m. At 5 p.m. the Senate will resume H.R. 3979, as amended, the unemployment insurance extension, postcloture. At…

I ask unanimous consent the mandatory quorum required under rule XXII be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Colorado. Wind Energy

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 3, 2014, at 10 a.m., to hold an East Asia and Pacific Affairs subcommittee hearing entitled ``Evaluating U.S…