Well, Madam President, as you know, there are a lot of good things that occur at the end of the year. We have our holidays-- our Christmas and Hanukkah holidays--with our families. We passed a lot of good legislation, and that is a job…

I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time and passed and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill (S. 5357) was…

I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported substitute amendment be agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The…

I ask for the yeas and nays. This will be, by the way--we couldn't work out that military thing-- this will be the last rollcall vote. Merry Christmas and a happy new year to one and all. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The question is on…

I ask for the yeas and nays. Vote on Amendment No. 6617 The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk called the roll.

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

One final appeal for a voice vote? It is going to win. OK. Vote on Amendment No. 6597

Can I have the attention of the Chamber? That was a 12- minute vote. We can do 2 minutes better. Please stay in your seats. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Kentucky. Amendment No. 6561

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the Parker nomination? The clerk will call the roll. The…

now, may I have the attention of everybody, please? OK. I urge everybody to stay in their seats. We are having 10-minute votes. We have to get out of here as quickly as possible, so we need cooperation from everybody, OK? Thank you. The…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 271, S. 2524. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant…

I ask consent that further reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The amendment is printed in the Record of Monday, December 19, 2022, under ``Text of Amendments.'')

I ask that the Chair lay before the Senate the message to accompany H.R. 2617, and I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The…

Well, it is never easy to bid farewell to a retiring colleague, but, boy, this one is hard. It is even harder to bid farewell to a friend; and everyone is Pat's friend. But today, we say thank you not to just a colleague and not just a…

I ask consent that further reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To modify the effective date) On page 1, line 1, strike ``5'' and…

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. 6574 to Amendment No. 6573

I ask consent that further reading of the amendment be dispensed with. 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 ``4'' and…

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 12:11 a.m., adjourned until Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at 10 a.m…

it is my understanding the Senate has received a message from the House of Representatives to accompany H.R. 2617. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is correct.

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. 6573

I ask consent that further reading of the motion be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Hassan). Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To add an effective date) At the end add the following…

I ask consent that further reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To add an effective date) At the end add the following: SEC. __…

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. 6571 to Amendment No. 6552

I move to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment No. 4 to H.R. 2617, with an amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from New York [Mr…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 21; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved…