Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 12, 2012, at 2:30 p.m. in room SR-253 of the Russell Senate Office Building…

Madam President, I rise to address a problem facing too many communities across the country, including small towns and big cities, suburbs and remote rural areas. Servicemembers who have risked their lives protecting our Nation shouldn't…

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Hagan). Without objection, it is so ordered. Veterans Retraining Assistance Program

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Select Committee on Intelligence be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 12, 2012, at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

Mr. President, I understand that S. 3369, introduced earlier today by Senator Whitehouse, is at the desk. I ask for its first reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bill by title for the first time. The assistant…

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:34 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at…

Mr. President, we hope to begin consideration of the Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act tomorrow. ____________________

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 11; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Wicker amendment at the desk be agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment (No. 2507) was agreed to, as follows: On page 4, line 14, strike…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that S. 3240, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012, be printed as passed. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, and that any statements relating to the resolution be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is…

Mr. President, I know of no further debate. I urge passage of the resolution. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the resolution. The resolution (S. Res. 429), as amended, was agreed to. The preamble was agreed to. The…