Now, Madam President, finally, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned to then convene for pro forma sessions only, with no business being conducted, on the following dates and times, and that…

I ask unanimous consent that the Feinstein amendment at the desk be considered and 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…

I know of no further debate on the bill. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there further debate? If not, the bill having been read the third time, the question is, Shall the bill pass? The bill (H.R. 2523) was passed.

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 resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…

In a moment, the Senate will resume business. A few of our Republican colleagues may continue their speeches. The Senate spent 2 hard weeks working on this bill, and many months before that. We have every intention of sticking it out until…

Now, Madam President, on another matter that should also be just as bipartisan in the Senate: the Commission to investigate the January 6 attack on the Capitol. We all know that January 6 was one of the lowest moments in our democracy and…

I move to direct the Sergeant at Arms to request the attendance of absent Senators, and I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nomination: Calendar No. 135; that the nomination be confirmed, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no…

I suggest the absence of a quorum. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. Mr. McCONNELL. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order…

the Senate opens this morning after a very late night of amendment votes on the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act--USICA; those are the initials--five in total, four of which of these amendments were sponsored by Republicans. So far on…

Out of fear or fealty to Donald Trump, the Republican minority just prevented the American people from getting the full truth about January 6th. This vote has made it official. Donald Trump`s big lie has now fully enveloped the Republican…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res 245, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m., Thursday, May 27; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to…

let me just say that we are making very good progress. We had a whole bunch of amendments again tonight. We have had more amendments on this bill than on any bill I can recall in a very long time. We have cooperated with the minority and…

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the provisions of S. Res. 245 as a further mark of respect to the late David Gambrell, former Senator from Georgia. There…

we were greeted this morning by some very sad news, that our former colleague Senator John Warner of Virginia had passed away at the age of 94. A five-term Senator, he was a consummate public servant, a consensus builder, an authority on…

I ask unanimous consent that the filing deadline for second-degree amendments be 10:30 a.m. with respect to the cloture motions filed on S. 1260. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I further ask that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

Now, Mr. President, on the competition act, the Senate today will continue work on the bipartisan U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, legislation that will supercharge American innovation and preserve our competitive edge, not just for…

On another matter, the January 6 Commission. Last night, I filed cloture on the House-passed legislation to create an independent Commission and report on the events of January 6. There is an obvious and urgent need to establish such a…

As if in executive session, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate vitiate the previous action on Executive Calendar No. 135. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

Finally, Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 26; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of…

I ask unanimous consent the Senate resume legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum calls for the cloture motions filed today, Tuesday, May 25, be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________