this morning, following the 1-hour period of morning business, we will resume debate on the Defense appropriations bill. Yesterday afternoon, we locked in an agreement which requires all first-degree amendments to be filed at the desk no…

Earlier today, or earlier this afternoon, I remarked that this is a momentous day in our Nation's history. For the first time in two decades, a new Chief Justice ascends to the bench of the highest Court of the land. Judge Roberts is…

I ask unanimous consent all first-degree amendments to H.R. 2863, the Defense appropriations bill, be filed at the desk no later than 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 4, and all first- degree amendments be subject to relevant second-degree…

today we are turning to consideration of the Department of Defense appropriations bill. Chairman Stevens and Senator Inouye are ready for Senators to come forward with their amendments. We hope to have an agreement that all first-degree…

today is the last day of the fiscal year, and it will be necessary for us to consider the continuing resolution, which is at the desk. This continuing resolution is a short-term measure that will keep all functions of Government operating…

in a few minutes, we will begin the final remarks regarding the nomination of Judge John Roberts to serve as Chief Justice of the United States. Beginning at 10:30 this morning, the time until the vote has been allocated for closing…

I ask that the Senate resume legislative session. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.

the duty before us today to provide advice and consent on John Roberts' nomination as Chief Justice of the United States is perhaps the most significant responsibility we will undertake as elected leaders. It is a duty decreed to us by the…

I ask that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

today the Senate resumes consideration of the nomination of John Roberts to be Chief Justice of the United States. Tomorrow at 11:30 we will vote on this nomination. Again, I remind all Senators to be at their desks for that vote. This is…

today we formally begin the consideration of John Roberts to be Chief Justice of the United States. In a moment, we will proceed to executive session to begin the debate on that nomination. In order to facilitate the debate on the Roberts…

Tomorrow we will resume statements on the nomination of John Roberts, those statements having begun at about 1 o'clock today. Moments ago we locked in a time certain for the vote on the confirmation of the Roberts nomination, and that vote…

every morning, farmers and ranchers across America wake up to do the hard work of growing crops, tending livestock, and providing food that is safe, abundant and affordable. Over 2 million American farms grow the food that feeds the world…

next week we will begin to debate the nomination of Judge John Roberts to be America's Chief Justice. I am confident it will be a continuation of a process that has been quite dignified and civil. We will continue that momentum as we go…

the Senate does continue to make steady progress on the business of the American people. We are hard at work funding the basic obligations of Government. Today, we passed the Military Construction Appropriations Act. The Military…

last night we cleared by unanimous consent the Grassley-Baucus Hurricane Tax Relief package. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina--and with Hurricane Rita now bearing down--this legislation is sorely needed. I want to thank Senator Grassley…

the next vote will be final passage. I congratulate Senators Hutchison and Feinstein for expediting the bill this afternoon. It took the cooperation of all Members and proves that we can move quickly through the appropriations process…

notwithstanding passage of H.R. 2528, I ask unanimous consent that the two amendments at the desk be agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendments (Nos. 1870 and 1871) were agreed to, as follows…

this bill we just passed provides for the continued education of students who have been so severely affected by Hurricane Katrina. I thank my colleague, the Senator from Texas, Mrs. Hutchison, for her tremendous leadership on this bill. It…

this morning we have set aside a period of 60 minutes for morning business, which is equally divided to allow Senators to make statements. Following that time, Senators Bennett and Kohl will be here to manage consideration of the…

This was the Enzi Workforce Investment Act for victims of Katrina, S. 1718. I mention that only because there were a couple of bills this morning, and then this bill, all of which reflect a lot of activity that is going on behind the…

tomorrow we will return to the Agriculture appropriations bill. This bill was laid down last Thursday and we resumed that bill today. Unfortunately, Members did not take advantage of their opportunity to offer amendments during those 2…

Now I ask for its second reading and in order to place the bill on the calendar under rule XIV, I object to my own request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard.

today we will open with a period for morning business for 60 minutes. Following that time, the Senate will resume consideration of the Agriculture appropriations bill which we began last Thursday. While we have no votes today, I encourage…

Again, Mr. President, this is one of several bills we are addressing tonight that reflect the Senate's response to those who have been adversely affected by this disaster. The bill we passed was specifically related to Pell grants, giving…