For the information of the Senate, on January 3, the swearing in of our new and recently reelected Senators will be at noon, followed by a live quorum. ____________________

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'm glad Republican leaders were able to tell Elon Musk that he was wrong.

Democrats are working very hard to pass it as soon as possible.

I'm confident the Senate will follow the house tonight and vote to avoid a government shutdown.

this morning, thanks to Republicans, we are less than 48 hours away from a Christmas shutdown. Unfortunately, it seems Republicans are in shambles over in the House. But as they try to piece things together, they should remember one thing…

in this criminal case pending in Federal district court in the District of Columbia and arising out of the events of January 6, 2021, the prosecution has requested testimony from a Senate witness. In this case, brought against Christopher…

first, let me commend Jack Reed for his great leadership as head of the Armed Services Committee. He is an amazing leader. He knows the military like no one, from his service there. He is a West Point graduate--great New York institution…

in a few moments, my friend Senator Peters will offer legislation that responds to the reports of unusual drone activity, and I thank him for his great work and leadership on this. I am proud to be a cosponsor of this bipartisan drone…

I ask unanimous consent that the pending motion to concur with amendment No. 3317 be withdrawn. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. Vote on Motion The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on…

I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding rule XXII, the cloture votes with respect to the Cheeks and Murillo nominations occur upon the disposition of the motion to proceed to H.R. 82. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

so last night, I think as everyone knows by now, congressional leaders released the text of bipartisan legislation that will keep the government open, deliver critical disaster relief, extend vital healthcare programs, and protect our…

in just a few moments, the Senate will hold a vote to take up the Social Security Fairness Act, a bill that ensures no retiree or spouse is wrongly denied their well-earned benefits simply because they chose, at some point in their…

I ask unanimous consent that the Reed-Hagerty substitute amendment 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 ask unanimous consent that the Peters amendment, which is at the desk, be considered and agreed to; that the committee- reported substitute, as amended, be agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and passed…

I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported substitute amendment be 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 table. The…

I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time and passed and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill (S. 5130) was…

I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time and passed and 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. 9566) was…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Veterans' Affairs be discharged from further consideration of S. 1299 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs be discharged from further consideration of S. 3502 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the…

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

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. 5575, introduced earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 550, S. 4654. 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 Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 553, S. 3022. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S…

negotiations continue between both parties on a temporary extension of government funding. There continues to be good progress, but appropriators are still working on finalizing an agreement. Obviously, we are getting closer to the…