Well, it has taken quite a while. There have been a lot of bumps in the road. But in a few minutes, I will announce that we have come to an agreement for final passage of the bipartisan infrastructure proposal. Let me say this: It has…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions be discharged from further consideration, and the Senate now proceed to S. Res. 319. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 348, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 346, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be discharged from further consideration and the Senate now proceed to S. Res. 285. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the following nominations: Calendar Nos. 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, and 310, and all nominations on the Secretary's desk in the Air Force, Army, and Foreign Service; that the…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nominations en bloc: Calendar Nos. 266, 269, 325, 343, 316, and 326; that the Senate vote on the nominations en bloc without intervening or…

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…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be discharged from further consideration and the Senate now proceed to S. Res. 202. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant…

just a word, I was proud to be a cosponsor, along with Senator Gillibrand, of this legislation. The Harlem Hellfighters are an example of bravery and courage under fire, and even though this regiment was consigned to racial segregation…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs be discharged from further consideration and the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R. 3642. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the…

now, it may have taken all weekend, but the Senate is now finally on the precipice of passing major bipartisan infrastructure legislation. Last night, an overwhelming bipartisan majority of Senators voted to surmount the final few…

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 Wyden and Senator Whitehouse. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following Senate resolutions which were submitted earlier today: S. Res. 347, S. Res. 349, S. Res. 350, and S. Res. 351 There being no objection, the…

We have managed to steer two trains at the same time. There have been some bumps. There have been some delays. But the Senate is on track to finish both tracks. The Democratic budget will be the most significant legislation for American…

There's a very good day, he said, calling it a very good thing for the country.

now, on another related matter, as the Senate approaches final passage of the bipartisan infrastructure bill, I want to shine a spotlight on a part of the legislative process that doesn't see the light often enough: the Office of the…

well, this afternoon we pick up where we left off last night. The Senate has voted to advance the bipartisan infrastructure bill and bring debate on the substitute amendment to an end. I would repeat that Democrats are ready and willing to…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 12 noon, Monday, August 9--that is tomorrow, in case you have forgotten the days--that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed…

it has been a long day, but we have plowed through as I have intended, and the cloture motion on the final bill has passed by a very handsome, overwhelming vote. And now we will continue to move forward on the infrastructure bill. The…

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 10:21 p.m., adjourned until Monday, August 9, 2021, at 12 noon.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Nomination of Eunice C. Lee

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Unanimous Consent Agreement--H.R. 3684

I ask unanimous consent that the time during any recess, adjournment, or period of morning business count postclosure. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. Order of Business

For the information of all Senators, the Senate will convene at noon tomorrow and resume consideration of the infrastructure bill. We have been working hard all day on amendments, and, hopefully, we can come to some agreement tomorrow, but…