Now, Mr. President, last night the Senate took an important step toward passing a temporary extension of government funding and avoiding an unnecessary government shutdown. We had a strong bipartisan vote last night with 68 Members in…

I ask that further reading the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The amendment is printed in the Record of January 16, 2024, under ``Text of Amendments.'')

I ask unanimous consent that the only amendments in order to H.R. 2872 be the following: Paul No. 1384, Marshall Motion to Commit, Braun No. 1382, Murray No. 1381; and that at 12:30 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, January 18, the Senate vote on…

as of today, over 200 million Americans remain on alert as heavy snow and subzero temperatures persist across the country. As far south as Texas, Americans are seeing snow, ice, and dangerous road conditions and power outages by the…

I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 523, which was submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The bill clerk…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 281, S. 2414. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The assistant bill clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 2414) to…

finally, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned under the provisions of S. Res. 523 to convene for a pro forma session only, with no business being conducted, at 8:45 a.m. on Friday…

in this criminal case pending in Federal district court in the District of Columbia and arising out of the events of January 6, 2021, the prosecution has requested testimony from a Senate witness. In this case, brought against John George…

as the Senate begins its work for the year, the most immediate need on the calendar is avoiding a government shutdown and fully funding the government for fiscal year 2024. A shutdown is looming over us starting on January 19, about a week…

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 read the motion. The bill clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion We, the undersigned…

I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 522 submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The assistant bill clerk…

I ask unanimous consent the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…

And let me just say, speaking on behalf of so many of us in the Senate, we dearly miss Herb Kohl. He was just a fine man, a fine Senator, and a gentle voice--something we very much miss in the Senate. ____________________

I ask unanimous consent the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…

So for the information of all Senators, we expect Senator Sanders to move to discharge his resolution on Tuesday. Senator Sanders' resolution is privileged so Senators should expect a vote in relation to the resolution on Tuesday at 5:30…

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order following the remarks of Senators Sullivan and Kaine. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum call for the cloture motion filed today, January 11, be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported substitute amendment be agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The…

I move to proceed to Calendar No. 243, H.R. 2872. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant bill clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 243, H.R. 2872, a bill to amend the…

as Congress approaches the January 19 funding deadline--less than 10 days away--both parties in both Chambers must work together quickly to ensure we avoid a government shutdown. Congressional leaders agree that a shutdown would be a…

I ask unanimous consent that the cloture motion with respect to the Mehalchick nomination be withdrawn. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I have three requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 5:21 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, January 11, 2024, at 10 a.m…

finally, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 11; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of…

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 375. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The legislative…