I further ask that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, all en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 78, S. 412. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S…

I know of no further debate on the bill. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there further debate on the bill? Hearing none, the bill having been read the third time, the question is, Shall the bill pass? The bill (S. 412), as amended, was passed.

For the information of the Senate, during Thursday's session, we expect Senator Cruz to make a motion to discharge S.J. Res. 89 from the Foreign Relations Committee. We also expect to vote on confirmation of the Meriweather nomination…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it recess until 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 11. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I have appreciated the support that Vermont has received from many of my Republican colleagues, and I want to reciprocate.

We are going to have more of these in Vermont. We know that.

It is a really a traumatic experience that lingers and is a long-term struggle to get over.

Let's take advantage of that. I think with some of the legislation we have before us we might be able to get together.

I have appreciated the support that Vermont has received from many of my Republican colleagues, and I want to reciprocate.

We are going to have more of these in Vermont. We know that.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Anniversary of the 2023 Vermont Flood

We need to find a way to work together, Democrats and Republicans. We are one big American family here.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following bills: Calendar No. 127, S. 612, Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, and Calendar No. 292, S. 912, Mining Schools Act. There being no objection, the…

When they get hit, when they get hurt, we want to help.

Let's take advantage of that. I think with some of the legislation we have before us we might be able to get together.

It does not matter what kind of disaster it is or what State you are in--Hawaii, Texas, Mississippi or Alabama--it is devastating to our towns.

We are going to have more of these in Vermont. We know that. We are going to have more of these in the Nation.

My view is that FEMA is just to set up for that long-term, follow-through situation.

We need to find a way to work together, Democrats and Republicans. We are one big American family here.

I have great respect for President Biden. He saved our country from a tyrant. He is a man of uncommon decency. He cares deeply about our democracy. He has been one of the best presidents of our time.

the United States had 75 major disaster declarations since July of 2023. Just last week, a flood tore through southern Florida, and it is only a matter of time before another State is hit. This ``natural disaster'' caucus is growing, and…

I rise in support of this legislation. I thank my colleagues, Senator Murray, Senator Booker, and Senator Duckworth. You know, there are two things. One is good news, and one is bad news. I will start with the bad news. We have a terrible…

my colleagues on the Republican side have made the assertion that this legislation would interfere with the independence of the judiciary. That is a serious assertion, and it deserves to be respected and responded to. The judiciary is an…

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