I ask to dispense with further reading of the amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To add an effective date) At the appropriate place add the following: SEC…

I ask to dispense with further reading of the amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To add an effective date.) On page 1, line 3, strike ``5 days'' and insert ``6…

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. 1578 to Amendment No. 1577

I have a second-degree amendment to the text proposed to be stricken at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from New York [Mr. Schumer] proposes an amendment numbered…

I have a second-degree amendment at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from New York [Mr. Schumer] proposes an amendment numbered 1578 to amendment No. 1577.

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 8:45 p.m., adjourned until Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 12 noon.

I ask to dispense with further reading of the amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To add an effective date) On page 1, line 3, strike ``1 day'' and insert ``2…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 12 noon on Saturday, February 10; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be…

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. 1583 to Amendment No. 1582

I ask unanimous consent to dispense with further reading of the amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The amendment is printed in the Record of February 7, 2024, under ``Text of Amendments.'')

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. 1582

I call up substitute amendment No. 1388. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from New York [Mr. Schumer], for Mrs. Murray, proposes an amendment numbered 1388.

I have a second-degree amendment at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from New York [Mr. Schumer] proposes an amendment numbered 1583 to amendment No. 1582.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Padilla). Without objection, it is so ordered. Order of Procedure

I have a cloture motion for the substitute amendment at 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…

I ask to dispense with further reading of the amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To add an effective date) On page 1, line 3, strike ``3 days'' and insert ``4…

I ask to dispense with further reading of the amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To add an effective date) On page 1, line 1, strike ``6 days'' and insert ``7…

I ask to dispense with further reading of the amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To add an effective date) At the appropriate place add the following: SEC…

it is a very good thing that today the Senate cleared the first procedural hurdle to pass the national security supplemental. For the information of Senators, the Senate will convene tomorrow at 12 noon to resume postcloture debate on the…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 46, S. 709. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S…

it is a very good thing that the Senate has just voted to proceed to the national security supplemental. This is a good first step. This bill is essential for our national security; for the security of our friends in Ukraine, in Israel…

I have nine 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…

we are going to have a cloture vote now, and I am hopeful we can move forward on this bill. I ask for regular order. cloture motion The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Pursuant to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Senate the pending…

this resolution concerns a request for evidence in a criminal action pending in State district court in Lansing, MI. In this case, 15 defendants are charged with multiple felony counts relating to a certificate of votes for President and…

Finally, Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned under the provisions of S. Res. 553 until 12 noon on Friday, February 9; that following the prayer and pledge, the…