Orrin Hatch: “Today, we have a hearing on two important nominations.”

I urge Congress pass the OPEN ACT before the end of this year.

I know of no further debate on the bill. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there further debate? Hearing none, the bill having been read the third time, the question is, Shall the bill pass? The bill (H.R. 1551), as amended, was passed.

Our trade policy should strengthen our relationships with our allies while targeting China's most harmful trade practices.

I appreciate the majority leader's remarks in a wide variety of ways. What a great leader he is. We all should pay very strict attention to the way he handles himself and his seriousness about our U.S. Senate. Last night, Senate Democrats…