I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. 758, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. A bill (S. 758) to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to protect…

on the President's budget, today, as we all know, President Biden will release his budget for fiscal year 2024. As promised, the President's budget is set to be a bold, optimistic, and serious proposal for strengthening our economy and…

on the railroads, this morning, Norfolk Southern's CEO, Alan Shaw, will testify before the Environment and Public Works Committee, where he will be held to account for his company's pattern of negligence when it comes to safety…

finally, on the nominations front, today will be a busy day on the Senate floor. Later this morning, we will confirm Daniel Werfel to serve as Commissioner for the IRS. Mr. Werfel's confirmation will bring important benefits to the…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 102, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. A resolution (S. Res. 102) observing the 100th anniversary…

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…

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 62. 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 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…

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order, following the remarks of Senator Cardin. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned to convene for a pro forma session with no business be conducted at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, March 10; that when the Senate adjourns on Friday, it…

I have six 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…

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 65. 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…

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

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 with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

I ask unanimous 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. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill (S. 758)…

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 18. 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 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…

Now, Madam President, in terms of FOX News, most Members of this Chamber were present the day the insurrectionists attacked the Capitol on January 6. We saw it with our own eyes. I was within 20, 30 feet of these hooligans. One of them…

last night, additional new evidence came to light that Rupert Murdoch and FOX News knew Donald Trump lied about the 2020 election. Yet they allowed the Big Lie to air on their network all the same. More and more evidence keeps pouring out…

first, I want to thank Senators Murray, Baldwin, Blumenthal, and so many of the others who have spoken on this issue. It is so vital to our country, to the women of our country, and to all of us in this country. For nearly 50 years, Roe v…

today, the Senate confirms a first-rate legal mind, someone I was proud to champion to the President for a lifetime appointment to the Federal bench, Arun Subramanian of New York. Mr. Subramanian is the epitome of the American dream and a…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate consider the following nominations en bloc: Calendar Nos. 58 and 59; that the Senate vote on the nominations en bloc without intervening action or debate, the motions to reconsider be considered made…

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 Graham, Boozman, and Lankford. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is…

last night, millions of Americans tuned into one of the most shameful hours we have ever seen on cable television. With contempt for the facts, disregard of the risks, and knowing full well he was lying--lying--to his audience, FOX News…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 8; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be…