It's up to the American people in this next election to make the nomination for this important seat on the Supreme Court.

on Friday evening, the Nation learned the sad news that Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg had passed away. From her time as one of the few women in the Ivy League, to being only the second woman ever appointed to the Supreme Court of the United…

as families have been quarantined at home over the past several months, their lives have been filled with a whole new set of stressors. Loss of income, isolation, anxiety about their own health, and the stress of teaching children at home…

I ask unanimous consent that the cloture vote on Calendar No. 816, the nomination of Franklin Ulyses Valderrama, be withdrawn and that the Senate proceed to vote on the nomination under the previous order at 11:45 a.m. The PRESIDING…

I ask unanimous consent that I be allowed to complete my remarks before the lunch recess. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

let me say that I join my friend from Massachusetts in a desire to see us take up and pass another COVID-19 relief bill. I would say that so far, the House of Representatives has taken a completely unrealistic approach, including many…

I have 4 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

over the last several months, Texans have found new and creative ways to connect with one another while following the necessary COVID-19 precautions--things like drive-through birthday parties, live-streamed weddings, virtual family…

each year, during the month of August, I look forward to traveling across my State--my very big State--to spend time with my constituents. It is the best way to learn firsthand how the laws and programs we enact here are working and to…

I have 4 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

before they leave the floor, I just want to compliment my colleagues from Alaska and Ohio on making a very important point. You would think, from the press, that there are negotiations taking place, but the truth is that Speaker Pelosi and…

as our Nation's war against the coronavirus wages on, negotiations on the next relief package seem to remain at a standstill. The bolstered unemployment benefits provided by the CARES Act have expired. Principals and teachers--and parents…