so the Spanish philosopher, Jorge Santayana, is credited with the saying, ``Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.'' When it comes to January 6, we would all do well to heed that advice. But right now, there is an…

pursuant to S. Res. 27, the Committee on the Judiciary being tied on the question of reporting, I move to discharge the Senate Committee on the Judiciary from further consideration of the nomination of Kristen M. Clarke, of the District of…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 223, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A…

I move to proceed to executive session. We are now on the motion to discharge. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. ____________________

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 6:59 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at 10:30 a.m…

I have 10 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 call up amendment 1502. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from New York [Mr. Schumer] proposes an amendment numbered 1502. (The amendment is…

I am going to speak on this amendment for a minute, then we will move to the motion to discharge Kristen Clarke. Mr. President, I have just filed a substitute amendment to the Endless Frontier Act that will pull together bipartisan…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 19; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to…

a landmark report from the International Energy Agency says countries need to move faster and more aggressively to cut planet-warming pollution. That is from the New York Times this morning. The International Energy Agency, for the first…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 222, 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 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…

I ask unanimous consent to withdraw the committee-reported substitute amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The committee-reported amendment in the nature of a substitute was withdrawn. Amendment No. 1502…

I will put the January 6 commission legislation on the floor of the Senate for a vote, period. Republicans can let their constituents know, are they on the side of truth? Or do they want to cover up for the insurrectionists and for Donald…

I am adding a little stability and friendship to these august proceedings, I hope you realize. Vote on Motion Mr. President, I know of no further debate on the motion. The PRESIDING OFFICER. If there is no further debate, the question is…

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to; that 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, on the Endless Frontier Act, last night the Senate voted to move forward with the Endless Frontier Act with a vote of 86 to 11. It is likely that today the Senate will take another step to begin debate on the bill. It is my intention…

Finally, on Asian hate crimes, I am delighted the House will pass the Anti-Asian hate crimes bill today, which passed the Senate last month with overwhelming bipartisan support. Once the legislation is approved by the House, it will go…

Next is the EEOC CRA. Today, the Senate will vote to overturn yet another terrible regulation approved during the final days of the Trump administration, a rule that actually makes it harder for victims of employment discrimination to get…

If the Republican leaders are just going to throw their lead negotiators under the bus, why do they even participate in negotiations at all?

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Duckworth). Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

the Senate will consider three important measures this week. Senators will vote on whether to repeal a Trump-era rule that made it harder for victims of discrimination in the workplace to pursue justice. It is another example of the sheer…

one final matter. Tomorrow, President Biden will visit an electric manufacturing facility in Michigan, where a major American auto company is set to unveil its new electric-- electric--pickup truck. Tomorrow's announcement is a significant…

on judges and on nominees, over the past several months, the Senate has moved quickly to confirm nominees to serve in President Biden's Cabinet and throughout his administration. The Senate also has a constitutional duty to provide advice…

on another issue in the Judiciary Committee, this morning the Judiciary Committee will also vote on a very important nominee to the Department of Justice, Kristen Clarke, to serve as the Assistant AG for Civil Rights. The daughter of…