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…

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…

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.

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…

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 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 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 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 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…

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. ____________________

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…

if there is no objection to further business coming before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 10 a.m…

I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum call for the cloture motion filed today, January 9, be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

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

as the Senate begins our work in 2024, three things are true. First, there is a lot we have to do at the start of the year, including funding the government, working towards a national security supplemental, confirming more nominees…

I have one request for committee to meet during today's session of the Senate. It has the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following committee is…

I ask unanimous consent that the cloture motions with respect to the Rodriguez and Goffman nominations be withdrawn and the Senate resume consideration of the Mehalchick nomination; further, that the cloture motions with respect to the…

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 legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion We, the undersigned…

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…

a very quick one tonight. I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 9; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the…

first, let me start out today by saying it is a great day to be a Buffalo Bills fan. For the fourth year in a row, the Buffalo Bills have won the AFC East championship, squishing the fish last night by defeating the Miami Dolphins 21 to…

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 6:34 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at 10 a.m. ____________________