I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. H.R. 3935

as we get closer and closer to an unnecessary and totally avoidable government shutdown, one thing remains clear: The only way forward is bipartisan cooperation. That is what we have been pursuing here in the Senate. I want to salute not…

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The yeas and nays are ordered. Amendment No. 1295

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be discharged from further consideration and the Senate now proceed to S. Res. 360. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it recess until 10 a.m. on Friday, September 29; that following the prayer and pledge, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day and…

I ask to dispense with further reading of the amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To modify the effective date) On page 1, line 3, strike ``3 days'' and insert ``4…

I call up my amendment No. 1293 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from New York [Mr. Schumer] proposes an amendment…

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The yeas and nays are ordered. Amendment No. 1293 to Amendment No. 1292

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand in recess under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7 p.m., adjourned until Friday, September 29, 2023, at 10 a.m. ____________________

We can and must protect Medicare. We can and must do so without cutting benefits.

My Medicare and Social Security Fair Share Act would ensure Medicare remains solvent effectively forever.

My Medicare and Social Security Fair Share Act would ensure Medicare remains solvent effectively forever.

I've spent enough time in the Senate to know the difference between freewheeling chat and actual proposals.

I ask unanimous consent that the resolutions be agreed to, 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 ordered…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 370, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk…

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

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand in recess under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:54 p.m., recessed until 10 a.m., Thursday, September 28, 2023…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following Senate resolutions: S. Res. 373, S. Res. 374, S. Res. 375, and S. Res. 377. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the…

in a moment, my friend from West Virginia will submit a resolution regarding the Senate dress code. Although we have never had an official dress code, the events over the past week have made us all feel as though formalizing one is the…

I have nine 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…

as I mentioned a minute ago, although we have never had an official dress code, the events over the past week have made us all feel that formalizing it is the right way forward. I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the immediate…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it recess until 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 28; that following the prayer and pledge, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day and…

well, yesterday afternoon, Democrats and Republicans reached an agreement on a CR that will keep the government open until November 17, and, with a strong bipartisan vote of 77 to 19, the Senate agreed to move forward last night on this…

If we abide by what seemed like a bipartisan commitment not to cut benefits, we must safeguard Medicare by raising revenue.

We can and must protect Medicare. We can and must do so without cutting benefits.