first, let me make a comment about the remarks from my friend from Nebraska. It happens that I was in Hong Kong when that happened, and I saw the people, knowing what was going to happen to them after all the promises that were made…

Further, I ask unanimous consent that the following amendments be adopted en bloc and that the Senate vote on adoption of the amendments en bloc with no intervening action or debate. Mr. President, I will read the entire list so that each…

I thank the leader, and I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to legislative session and resume consideration of S. 4049. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The…

First of all, let me respond by saying that this has been a long process, and it is one that has involved leadership on both sides, and we are attempting to do that. I think that by looking at the list I have read off, the Senator will see…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.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

as I said earlier, I will move to table the Paul amendment at 5:30 today, and Senators should expect a rollcall vote at that time. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll…

I ask unanimous consent that the reading be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows (Purpose: To withdraw all United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan) At the end of…

I want to thank all my colleagues and my partners, my partner Senator Reed, for working so hard today to come to an agreement. It has been a tough day. We think we have created a package that is acceptable to everyone and we will be…

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. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S…

there is another side to this story, and I think, when you hear those promoting this particular amendment, it is one we all agree--we want an end to the war. We want this to happen. But there are some other reasons that this probably is…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be discharged from further consideration and the Senate proceed to S. Res. 634. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the resolution by…

I have a motion to be made, but before making it, I yield 3 minutes each to Senator Klobuchar from Minnesota and Senator Schatz from Hawaii. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator…