finally, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned to convene for pro forma sessions, with no business being conducted, on the following dates and times: Friday, May 19, at 9:45 a.m…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate consider the following nominations: all nominations placed on the Secretary's desk in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy; that the nominations be confirmed en bloc; that the motions to…

as I mentioned earlier, negotiations continue making progress. As Speaker McCarthy says, he expects the House will vote next week if an agreement is reached, and the Senate would begin consideration after that. Members should be aware and…

the negotiations are currently making progress. As Speaker McCarthy has said, he expects the House will vote next week if an agreement is reached, and the Senate would begin consideration after that. Following the vote on the Abudu…

so, on AI, yesterday, I met with a bipartisan group of Senators--two Democrats, including myself, and two Republicans--to talk about spearheading our bipartisan efforts to focus on comprehensive AI legislation. Our group agreed that…

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 8:15 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 10 a.m. ____________________

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following Senate resolutions: S. Res. 215, S. Res. 216, and S. Res. 217. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolutions en bloc.

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be discharged from further consideration and the Senate now proceed to S. Res. 203. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The bill clerk read as…

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

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution…

Yesterday, I joined Congressional leaders to meet with President Biden for a good meeting about this year's spending priorities while also affirming the need to protect the full faith and credit of the United States. The meeting was the…

In order to place the bill on the calendar under the provisions of rule XIV, I would object to further proceedings. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection having been heard, the bill will be placed on the calendar. ____________________

before I get into my remarks, just a little housekeeping. I understand there is a bill at the desk due for a second reading. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will read the bill by title for the second time. The senior assistant…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be discharged from further consideration of H.J. Res. 42 and the Senate proceed to its consideration, as provided for under the previous order. The…

another criminal trial arising out of the events of January 6, 2021, is scheduled to begin on May 22, 2023, in Federal district court in the District of Columbia. The defendant in this case is charged with multiple counts, including…

yesterday afternoon, Treasury Secretary Yellen released a letter updating congressional leadership about their latest forecast regarding default. The Treasury's projection remains unchanged: The Federal Government is in danger of failing…

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 20. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the…

I understand there is a bill at the desk, and I ask for its first reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will read the bill by title for the first time. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 2)…

I send a cloture motion to the desk. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. 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…

I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum calls for the cloture motions filed today, May 15, be waived. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I note, when I left the Chair and closed our session on Thursday, you were in the Chair. I open the session here on Monday, and you are in the Chair. I hope you weren't here, sitting in the Chair, all weekend. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro…

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 175. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the…

I send a cloture motion to the desk. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. 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…

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 177. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the…

I now ask for a second reading, and in order to place the bill on the calendar under the provisions of rule XIV, I object to my own request. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The bill will receive its second reading on…