Higher capital requirements make banks safer and stronger. It allows them to make investments in their workers and their communities and our economy.

Prices are still too high across many parts of the economy.

It is the people working hourly jobs to make ends meet.

I have long pushed for the Fed to prioritize workers and for the leaders of the Fed reflect the diversity of our country.

Thank you for doing your duty and seeming to enjoy it when you come to our Committee.

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 (S. 619)…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 2; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of…

Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order following the remarks of Senators Lankford and Cruz. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

Mr. President, it shouldn't take a train derailment for elected officials to put partisanship aside and work together for the people whom we serve--not work for corporations like Norfolk Southern. That is why, this morning, I introduced…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. 619, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as…

We must also recognize that Putin's brutal war is the most recent assault that authoritarians are launching around the world.

Our commitment to the Ukrainian people, our resolve to stand up to Putin has never been partisan.