the bill builds on Oregon's traditional conservation ethic that has been fundamental to the livability of our state.

and colleagues, the Senator's proposal in effect would be a game-winning touchdown for wealthy tax cheats. IRS Commissioner Rettig, a Republican appointee, came before the Finance Committee earlier this year and said the total amount of…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R. 5434, which is at the desk. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows…

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 1:33 p.m., adjourned until Monday, October 4, 2021, at 3 p.m.

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 3 p.m., Monday, October 4; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to…

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 PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill (H.R…

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 PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill (H.R…

it is my understanding that the House is going to send the Senate a 30-day extension of the Surface Transportation Authorization Act. The Republicans cannot clear it tonight; therefore, we will come back tomorrow and try to pass it then…

I further ask 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 PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate consider the following nominations: Calendar Nos. 376, 386, 387, and 391; that the nominations be confirmed en bloc, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to legislative session and be in a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 1:30 p.m., Saturday, October 2; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 406, which was submitted earlier today. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative…

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 8:09 p.m., adjourned until Saturday, October 2, 2021, at 1:30…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 405, which was submitted earlier today. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative…

I further ask 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 PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R. 2278, which is at the desk. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows…

let's understand exactly what is at issue here. Jonathan Davidson has been nominated to be the Deputy Under Secretary for Legislative Affairs. In that particular role, he would not be directly involved in decisions over sanctions, No. 1…

I am going to be very brief and then make a unanimous consent request. Again, we have a difference of opinion with respect to the facts. That is what the Senate is all about--real debate. In a moment, I am going to ask unanimous consent to…

in a few minutes, I will put forward the unanimous consent request that the Senate take up and approve a highly qualified and unquestionably noncontroversial nominee. I am going to take just a few minutes to talk about Jonathan Davidson…

I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding rule XXII, all postcloture time on executive Calendar Nos. 264 and 159 be considered expired at 4:45 p.m. today; that the vote on confirmation of the Anderson nomination occur at 4:45 p.m…

yesterday, the Senate confirmed the nomination of Jayme White to serve as a Deputy U.S. Trade Representative. Today, the Senate has an opportunity to fill another important position following a debate on President Biden's nomination, Sarah…

today, the Senate is debating Professor Lily Batchelder's nomination by President Biden to serve as Assistant Treasury Secretary for Tax Policy. I am going to be brief, but I just want the Senate to know that Ms. Batchelder is an…

next, the Senate is considering the nomination of Jayme White for the position of Deputy U.S. Trade Representative. Now, Senators know that Jayme has been a longtime member of my Finance Committee staff. So I won't bury that lede today. We…

Christi Grimm brings to her nomination more than 2 decades of experience within the HHS Office of the Inspector General.