if you believe we should be able to detain and deport undocumented immigrants who have committed serious crimes and you took Republicans at their word that the Laken Riley Act was necessary for us to do that, you need to know that is…

I will not use 15 minutes, but I do want to just let our colleagues know that I am very pleased that we are on the verge of passing long overdue relief desperately needed by communities that are recovering from disaster, as well as…

I rise today to recognize Ellen Murray, who retired earlier this year after serving many, many years on the Senate Appropriations Committee across two different periods and who has left her fingerprints on so much of the crucial…

I rise today to recognize Dabney Hegg, who retired from the Senate earlier this year after serving for more than 25 years, the last 14 of which were on the Senate Appropriations Committee. Through her time in the Senate, Dabney left her…

I rise today to recognize Dianne Nellor, who is retiring after serving on the Senate Appropriations Committee for nearly 22 years and who has left her fingerprints on so much of the crucial legislation to support our farmers, strengthen…

I rise today to recognize Kate Kaufer, who is retiring after serving on the Senate Appropriations Committee for 20 years and who has left her fingerprints on so much of the crucial legislation to keep our country safe and improve the lives…

I rise today to celebrate the United Association of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 598 as they mark their 80th anniversary. For eight decades, this organization has been a cornerstone of labor in my home State of Washington and an…

I yield back all the Democratic time. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from Washington yields back all time. Vote on Motion The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The question is on agreeing to the motion to proceed.

earlier this year, we passed a bipartisan national security supplemental that included crucial economic aid to Ukraine, which was structured as a forgivable loan. The Senate vote was overwhelming and bipartisan--79 to 18. That is because…

I was very proud to recommend Judge Rebecca Pennell to serve as a U.S. district court judge in the Eastern District of Washington, and I was honored to introduce her at her confirmation hearing, where she demonstrated her extensive legal…

I ask unanimous consent to waive the mandatory quorum call with respect to the Russell cloture nomination. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I ask unanimous consent to waive the mandatory quorum call with respect to the cloture motion. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I am very pleased that we now have a straightforward, bipartisan compromise to fund the government and avoid a pointless, devastating shutdown. I hope every single one of my colleagues will join us in voting to pass this bill. Our work…

The housing crisis is hitting everyone. I am from Washington state. I hear about it all the time.

I really believe this is an all hands on deck crisis that requires every level of government to step up.

I really believe this is an all hands on deck crisis that requires every level of government to step up.

To me, the bottom line is more affordable housing.

To me, the bottom line is more affordable housing.

The housing crisis is hitting everyone. I am from Washington state. I hear about it all the time.

I really believe this is an all hands on deck crisis that requires every level of government to step up and do their part.

The housing crisis is hitting everyone. I am from Washington state. I hear about it all the time.

In Washington state, we face a shortage of almost 172,000 affordable homes.

I come to the floor to offer a simple resolution, one that reaffirms the basic principle that when you go to the ER, the emergency room, they should be allowed to treat you. When your life is in danger, doctors should be able to do their…

I disagree with the Senator from Oklahoma, and let me be perfectly clear about what is happening. Here in America, in the 21st century, pregnant women are suffering and dying, not because doctors don't know how to save them, but because…

I ask unanimous consent that if the Senate receives H.R. 9614 from the House of Representatives, the text of which is identical to S. 4539, the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration; the bill be considered read a third time and…