I ask unanimous consent that at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 3, S.J. Res. 38 be discharged from the Committee on Finance and the Senate proceed to its consideration; further, that there be 3 hours for debate only, with the time equally…

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 Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 224, S. 198. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S…

I further ask that the bill be read a third time and passed and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate read a third time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nominations en bloc: Calendar Nos. 441, 445, 458; that the Senate vote on the nominations en bloc without intervening action or debate; that the…

I am about to file cloture on the postal reform bill, so let me say a few words about that. So this week the Senate has kept making progress toward our goal of passing and ultimately enacting the largest bill to support the U.S. Postal…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 530, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A…

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:10 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, March 3, 2022, at 10 a.m…

finally, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 3; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be…

on the State of the Union, last night, before a joint session of Congress, President Biden made the case to the Nation and to the world that in the face of immense challenges, the United States remains strong and ready to meet the tests of…

now for my remarks. Earlier this morning, it was an honor--a truly rare honor in my time in public service--to meet with Judge Jackson for the first time since her nomination to the Supreme Court. Before the meeting, I said Judge Jackson…

I understand that there are three bills at the desk due for a second reading en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bills by title for a second time en bloc. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 3717) to…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be discharged from further consideration and the Senate now proceed to S. Res. 527. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report 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 senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion…

I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported amendments be agreed to, 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 PRESIDING…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 276, S. 3103. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S…

I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum call for the cloture motion filed today, Wednesday, March 2, be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

Now, Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate recess until 8:30 p.m. today and proceed as a body to the Hall of the House of Representatives for the joint session of Congress provided under the provisions of H. Con. Res. 69…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Vote on H.R. 3076--Motion to Proceed

I now ask for a second reading, and I object to my own request, all en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The bills will now receive their second readings on the next legislative day. ____________________

now, on something that is very important to this country, Senator Peters, in a minute, will move to pass the Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act. As we all know, protecting America--our government, our businesses, our utilities, and…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nominations en bloc: Calendar Nos. 639, 409, 411, 693, and 694; that the Senate vote on the nominations en bloc without intervening action or…

I know of no further debate on the motion to proceed to H.R. 3076. The PRESIDING OFFICER. If there is no further debate, the question is on agreeing to the motion to proceed. The motion was agreed to. ____________________

now, with each new day of war in Ukraine, the brutality and sheer evil of Vladimir Putin's aggression against the Ukrainian people becomes more apparent. Failing at securing the country with quick strikes, Russian forces are evidently…

I understand that there are three bills at the desk, and I ask for their first readings en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bills by title for the first time en bloc. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as…