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…

first, I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 364. 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…

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…

yesterday, I joined with Senate colleagues for an all-Senators classified briefing on the Israel-Gaza conflict. At the briefing, I asked Secretary Austin when he needs emergency funding for our ongoing efforts, and what he said was clear…

I have two cloture motions, and then I ask unanimous consent that I be allowed to address the Senate before we vote on the resolution. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

now, on a detained journalist. Unfortunately, yesterday, authorities detained a journalist with dual U.S.-Russian citizenship on specious charges of failing to register as a foreign agent. Alsu Kurmasheva is now the second American…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 417, submitted earlier today; that at 1:45 p.m., the Senate vote on adoption of the resolution; that if the resolution is agreed to, the preamble be…

Now, Mr. President, the slaughter of over 1,300 people in Israel on October 7 reminds every Jewish person in the world of darker, more sinister times. It lay bare, sadly, that the ancient poison of hatred against Jews still persists. We…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate recess from 3:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. to allow for the all-Senator's briefing. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Israel

in two criminal cases 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 these cases, brought against Ryan…

I ask unanimous consent that we start the vote now, 1 minute early. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Vote on S.J. Res. 32 Under the previous order, the clerk will read the title of the joint resolution for the…

I announce that the Senator from California (Ms. Butler) and the Senator from Illinois (Mr. Durbin) are necessarily absent.

I announce that the Senator from Illinois (Mr. Durbin) and the Senator from California (Ms. Butler) are necessarily absent.

I ask unanimous consent that the resolutions be agreed to; the preambles, where applicable, 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…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following Senate resolutions, submitted earlier today: S. Res. 409, S. Res. 410, and S. Res. 411. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to…

as I have said before, but still feel it deeply in my gut, no words can fully express the horror of Hamas's attack on Israel two Saturdays ago. In a single day, 1,300 Jews murdered in cold blood: men, women, children, the elderly, the…

I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding rule XXII and at a time to be determined by the majority leader in consultation with the Republican leader, no later than October 26, 2023, that it be in order for Senator Marshall or his…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 18; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour…

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 Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 10:30 a.m…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of Executive Calendar No. 209; that the Senate vote on the nomination without intervening action or debate; and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid…

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…

today I come before the Senate with a heart full of grief. I come shaken by anger and fear but with a resolve to act. I come with my spirit moved down to its core by the terrible things I saw these past few days. This morning, I returned…

I announce that the Senator from California (Ms. Butler), the Senator from Illinois (Mr. Durbin), and the Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. Fetterman) are necessarily absent.

the Israelis have never asked for troops, they just want support.

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 53. 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…