I just wanted to thank Chairman Enzi for his tremendous leadership. So many people have been thanked over the course of the night, and it has been a very productive 4 weeks. But if you look at the committee chairman, he has probably been…

I am disappointed that tonight we could not pass this bill. This is the Cuba Transition Act of 2006 which I cosponsored along with the Senators Ensign and Martinez. This bill would have authorized assistance to the people of Cuba…

before we move to pass this bill, I, too, want to add my commendation, my thanks, my appreciation, my gratitude to Senator Santorum and Senator Dodd. I have had the opportunity to work almost daily with Senator Santorum on this particular…

while we are all on the Senate floor, everyone knows the business we have before us before we begin our recess, and part, I think, of what we see rise here is we have a lot to do in a short period of time. All the business is very…

(for himself and Mr. Reid) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to: S. Res. 555 Whereas, the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs has been…

I rise to make a few observations with regard to the Kennedy amendment to require a new national intelligence estimate on the situation in Iraq. I very much appreciate the efforts of Senator Roberts and Senator Stevens to work with Senator…

let me go to the Child Custody Protection Act. This is a bill that earlier this week I asked unanimous consent to go to conference on, a bill we passed last week with strong bipartisan support, 65 to 34. The assistant Democratic leader…

during the next probably 20 or 30 minutes we will be working on a number issues which are coming up unexpectedly at this late hour given the fact that we will be out for 4 weeks. It is a little bit disjointed as we pull together a number…

while we are talking about it, we will be out for, I guess, 4 weeks and then Labor Day, and we will come back that Tuesday. Again, I haven't talked with the chairman or ranking member, but does that mean we can finish it late Wednesday…

I am requesting unaimous consent that the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on National Ocean Policy Study be able to hold a hearing on the State of the Oceans 2006 on August 3, 2006 at 10 a.m. The PRESIDING…

I ak unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to MEET DURING THE SESSIOn of the Senate on Thursday, August 3, 2006, at 11 a.m. to hold a hearing on nominations. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is…

I had a bill I had worked on for about 6 years, the autism bill that was passed tonight. A lot of us made statements earlier in the night, but it is a real pleasure, in part as a physician who is at least sensitive to the real challenges…

Lonnie Stubblefield is 17, a recent graduate of Macon County High School in Lafayette, TN. He enjoys Sudoku puzzles and brainteasers--he likes to challenge himself. He doesn't look the part, but he's in the Army now. Zach Khan is 38, a…

in a few minutes, we will return to the Department of Defense appropriations bill. We have several votes on amendments and the two managers were able to work out language on a number of other amendments that were agreed to by consent. I…

one final issue to address is with regard to tomorrow's vote on the Family Prosperity Act. Tomorrow, we will be voting on whether to proceed to the consideration of the Family Prosperity Act, which is the compromise--I emphasize…

it is getting late. It is now after midnight, and we have a little bit more work to do. While we gather the papers for that work, I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk…

the real vote would have been 57 to 41. I switched my vote from ``aye'' to ``no,'' thus the reported vote is 56 to 42. I want to clarify, very briefly, where we are now. For purely procedural reasons, as leader, I switched my vote to a…

That just helps clarify so we know what we are working with. I know the chairman wants to make a comment. Right now the way things exist, because I filed cloture last night, we should say right now we will be voting at 9:30 tomorrow…

I yield 1 minute using leader time to my distinguished colleague from Kentucky. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Kentucky is recognized. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, how can we have bipartisanship in the Congress if Democrats won't…

has time been used on our side? The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is 7 minutes remaining.

I believe the various proposals are on the table in terms of how we might spend the next 24 hours. I will talk to the Democratic leader and we can talk to our colleagues. What I would suggest is that we turn the podium and the floor back…

reserving right to object, S. 3765 to permit nationals being granted temporary protected status in United States is a bill that I personally support. And the chairman of the Judiciary Committee commented to the distinguished assistant…

we have had a very full day today addressing the Family Prosperity Act, the Pension Protection Act, and the Department of Defense appropriations bill. We will complete the Department of Defense appropriations funding bill in September…

I shortly will move to a statement on the Family Prosperity Act, but both of my distinguished colleagues from Nevada are here. If I could briefly yield to my distinguished colleague, the sponsor of the bill we were just talking about. The…

I request to engage Senator Alexander in a colloquy about the costs and methods of managing waste on military bases. I ask my friend if he shares my conclusion that it would be prudent for the Department of Defense to consider a variety of…