I move to lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to. Amendment No. 58 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, there will be 2 minutes of debate equally divided prior to a vote in relation to…

I want us to pass legislation that provides certainty for creators at the edge of the Internet so that they can continue to reach users across the Internet without interference.

I believe the most enduring way to protect the Internet and individual Internet users is through legislation that establishes clear rules of the digital road as well as clear limits on the FCC's regulatory authority.

I want us to pass legislation providing certainty that users will have unfettered access to the entire Internet.

I want us to pass legislation that provides certainty for Internet service providers about precisely what rules they will be required to follow.

Certainty about how consumers will be protected and certainty about the government's role in the online world is critical to preserve the Internet as an engine for innovation, creativity, economic growth, and free expression.

the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has adopted rules governing its procedures for the 114th Congress. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 2, of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that the…

tonight the President of the United States will lay out his agenda for the year, but unfortunately it sounds as if much of it will be a rehash of the same stale, top-down ideas Democrats have been trotting out for the past 6 years: more…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

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we have begun the new year of the 114th Congress with a Republican majority and a fresh commitment to get Congress working again. Overwhelmingly, Americans supported the progrowth ideas of the Republican Party in the polls in the November…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.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

I share the view of my colleague from Missouri about the importance of the Keystone Pipeline. We will have an opportunity over the next several days to talk more extensively about that and the importance it has to our economy and to energy…

the American people made one thing clear in November, and it was this. They are ready for change in Washington. The Senate Republicans are too. In fact, I think even some Senate Democrats are ready for a change in Washington. When the…

I support the nomination of Dr. Mark Rosekind to be the next administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA. Dr. Rosekind has served as a member of the National Traffic Safety Board, NTSB since 2009. His…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. New Era in the Senate

I know the Senator from Florida has things he wants to talk about, but I do want to take this opportunity to mention that I very much look forward to working with him. I think we have the potential for a real foundation, hopefully, for…

I thank my colleague from Oregon Senator Wyden for his continued leadership on this issue. I want to echo what he said about Senator Rockefeller. I had the opportunity to serve as his ranking Republican on the Senate commerce committee and…

today I recognize Nancy Erickson for her 26 years of honorable service to the United States Senate. Nancy is a native of Brandon, SD, and is a graduate of Augustana College and American University, where she earned her M.A. in public…

today I recognize Danielle Hanson, a legislative aide in my Washington, DC, office, for the hard work she has done for me, my staff, and the State of South Dakota. Danielle is a native of Rapid City, SD, and is a graduate of Benedictine…

I rise today to bid farewell to my colleague and friend Senator Tim Johnson. Tim has deep roots in South Dakota and in the towns of Canton and Vermillion in particular. He has served our State for more than 35 years, first in the State…

today I recognize Deven Scott, the deputy scheduler in my Washington, DC, office, for the hard work she has done for me, my staff, and the State of South Dakota. Deven is a native of Aberdeen, SD, and is a graduate of the University of…

Thank you for your leadership of this fine Committee and the hard work that we have accomplished here in the last couple years.

I think the Commodities Exchange Act reauthorization will be one of many pieces of legislation that we are going to have to consider.

The CFTC and banking regulators recently proposed margin rules that would take effect in December of next year.