And, finally, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned to convene for a pro forma session only, with no business being conducted, on Friday, May 10, at 6:30 p.m.; further, that when the…

just for the information of Senators and everyone else, that was the extension that came over from the House. So it makes sure that the FAA will be in continuous service and there will no gap. Earlier tonight, we passed the full…

I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum calls for the cloture motions filed today, May 9, be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I understand that there is a bill at the desk, and I ask for its first reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bill by title for the first time. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 7109) to…

I now ask for a second reading, and in order to place the bill on the calendar, under the provisions of rule XIV, I object to my own request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The bill will be read for the second time on the next…

I ask unanimous consent that the senior Senator from Hawaii be authorized to sign duly enrolled bills or joint resolutions from May 9, 2024, through May 13, 2024. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

I yield back that time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bill having been read the third time, the question is, Shall the bill pass?

I call up amendment No. 2040 to the text proposed to be stricken. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from New York, [Mr. Schumer] proposes an amendment numbered 2040 to the text…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of H. Con. Res. 83, which was received from the House and is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the concurrent…

on the border, when it comes to fixing our southern border, the American people demand that elected representatives prioritize action over rhetoric. It is the easiest thing in the world to do what many Republicans have done this year and…

I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion We, the undersigned…

I withdraw my amendment No. 2026. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator has that right. The amendment is withdrawn.

now, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs be discharged from further consideration of S. 2825 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report…

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 9:02 p.m., adjourned until Friday, May 10, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. ____________________

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

let me just reiterate: For the sake of fairness, it is only the right thing to do to allow a vote. We don't know what the outcome will be, but it is very fair to have a vote. Therefore, I ask unanimous consent that the only amendment in…

after months of painstaking work, the FAA reauthorization is passing the Senate today. Aviation safety has been front of mind for millions of Americans recently, and this FAA bill is the best thing Congress can do to give Americans the…

in a few moments, I will make a unanimous consent request on a bill on airline slots, sponsored by Senators Warner and Kaine. I am here for the sake of fairness--fairness. There are very strong feelings on both sides of this issue. It is…

I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion We, the undersigned…

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 460. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The clerk will report the nomination. The legislative clerk read the…

I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion We, the undersigned…

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 withdraw my amendment No. 2040. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator has that right. The amendment is withdrawn. Amendment Withdrawn

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 178, S. 2195. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S…

I ask that the bill be considered read a third time. The bill, as amended, was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading and was read the third time.