I have an amendment at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from New York [Mr. SCHUMER] proposes an amendment numbered 3355. The amendment is as…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R. 670, which was received from the House. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as…

I know of no further debate on the bill. The PRESIDING OFFICER. If there is no further debate on the bill, the bill having been read the third time, the question is, Shall the bill pass? The bill (H.R. 4984) was passed.

I ask to dispense with further reading of the amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Motion to Commit with an Amendment No. 3357

Now, Mr. President, as you well know, a few minutes ago the Senate confirmed Judge Murillo to serve as a California District Judge. She is the 235th judge confirmed by this majority. The majority has now confirmed more judges under…

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. 3356 to Amendment No. 3355

I ask unanimous consent that the junior Senator from Virginia, the senior Senator from Ohio, and the senior Senator from Maryland be authorized to sign duly enrolled bills or joint resolutions from December 20, 2024, through January 3…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 5103 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report…

I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill (H.R. 670)…

the work of the 118th Congress comes to an end. The majority in this Chamber will soon change hands. Tonight, I would like to take a moment to thank my colleagues for their outstanding work over the past 4 years. This was the most…

I ask to dispense with further reading of the amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate resume legislative session and the only remaining amendments in order to H.R. 82 be the following: Paul 3346, Paul 3352, Cruz 3360, and Crapo 3331; that there be a 60-affirmative vote threshold for…

I ask to dispense with further reading of the amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Judicial Confirmations

Please, Members, stay in your seats. Let's get this done quick. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Schatz). The Senator from Texas. Amendment No. 3360 (Purpose: In the nature of a substitute.)

I move to concur in the House amendment, and I ask unanimous consent that the motion be agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The motion was agreed to. Motion to Concur

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Finance be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 9076 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior…

I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time and passed and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill (H.R. 9076)…

I move to commit H.R. 82 to the Committee on Finance with instructions to report back forthwith with an amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from New…

I ask unanimous consent that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection it is so ordered. ____________________

I ask unanimous consent that the bills be considered read a third time and passed and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, all en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Veterans' Affairs be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 4136 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title…

Came close. Came close. Mr. President and my colleagues, we want to finish at a reasonable hour. If we want to finish as quickly as possible, I would urge Members to stay in their seats and answer to your name when it is called. That will…

Finally, Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it convene for a pro forma session only, with no business conducted on the following dates and times: Monday, December 23, at 9:30 a.m…

So I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Senate the pending cloture motion, which the clerk will state. The legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion We, the…

I move to concur in the House amendment to the title and ask unanimous consent the motion be agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection it is so ordered. The motion was agreed to.