I further ask consent that the bill be considered read a third time and passed, and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it…

I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported amendment be withdrawn; that the Blackburn substitute amendment at the desk be considered and agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and passed; and that…

I ask unanimous consent that the resolutions be agreed to; that the preambles be agreed to; and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, all en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

Finally, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 3 p.m. on Monday, December 18; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of…

I have four 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…

negotiations continue today between Democrats, Republicans, and the Biden administration on an emergency national security supplemental package. The stakes are high, and time is of the essence. Democrats are still trying--still trying--to…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Hickenlooper). Without objection, it is so ordered. UAP Disclosure Act

these resolutions concern requests for evidence in two criminal actions pending in Federal district courts, one in the District of Columbia and the other in the Southern District of Texas. Trials in both matters are expected to commence on…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate consider the following nominations en bloc: Calendar Nos. 366, 411, 412; that the Senate vote on the nominations en bloc without intervening action or debate; that the motions to reconsider be…

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 444. 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 senior…

I ask unanimous consent that at 5 p.m., Senator Paul or his designee be recognized to make a rule XXVIII scope point of order; that, if raised, Senator Reed be recognized to make a motion to waive; and that if the waiver is successful, all…

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 senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion…

for the 62nd year in a row, the Senate is passing our annual Defense Authorization Act--one of the most important bills we work on each year to protect the American people and ensure our long-term security. At a time of huge trouble for…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following Senate bills: Calendar No. 173, Calendar No. 261, and Calendar No. 262. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the bills en…

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 430. 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 senior…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following Senate resolutions, S. Res. 499, S. Res. 500, S. Res. 501, S. Res. 502. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 14; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be…

Again, I thank my colleague and pledge to work with him and other bipartisan colleagues in the future to build upon what we have achieved in the conference report. We encourage our colleagues to join us in the further investigation of this…

I see my friend Senator Rounds is on the floor and ask him to engage in a colloquy on an important set of provisions in the NDAA that deals with transparency, trust, and government oversight--the Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Disclosure…

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 7:44 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 10 a.m…

Now, I say to my colleague from South Dakota, who has worked with his great team on this issue--and on many other issues, I might add--that it is beyond disappointing that the House refused to work with us on all of the important elements…

Well, I would like to echo what my friend Senator Rounds has said today and on many occasions. It is essential that we keep working on the proposal to create an independent, Presidentially appointed review board that can oversee UAP…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate consider the following nominations en bloc: Calendar Nos. 90, 341, 343, 434, 437, 438, excepting Col. Benjamin R. Jonsson; that the Senate vote on the nominations en bloc without intervening action…

I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum calls for the cloture motions filed today, December 13, be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I ask unanimous consent that the cloture motions filed during Monday's session ripen at 12 noon tomorrow, Tuesday, December 14. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________