I am disappointed that Republicans refused to work with us to fully fund the President's emergency supplemental proposal, and it shouldn't have taken us so long to get to this point, but I am pleased that this will move us to a down…

a home is more than just a roof over someone's head; it is actually where a family builds their lives. In our country, we need to do everything we can to make sure families have options when it comes to finding a place to live, and they…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 3897

I believe that real long-term economic growth is built from the middle out, not from the top down, and our government and our economy and our workplaces should work for all of our families, not just the wealthiest few. Across the country…

I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Overtime Pay

reserving the right to object, let me just say that the spending bill that this has now been attached to may take months--into the fall or even into the winter months--before it is approved. The Zika virus isn't going to wait for the…

I thank the Chair. Unanimous Consent Request--H.R. 3038 I have to say that I am really disappointed that Republicans once again rejected the administration's full emergency supplemental package. It has been more than 3 months since…

This is not what anyone had in mind when ESSA was signed into law.

I'm proud that we were able to break through that partisan gridlock in Congress, find common ground, and pass the Every Student Succeeds Act with strong bipartisan support.

We want to express our appreciation for the letter that Senator Murray and Representative Scott sent last week to Secretary King raising these very issues.

Those who know our students best--their parents and their educators--must have a meaningful say in what schools, districts and States are held accountable.

At its heart, the Nation's primary elementary and secondary education law is a civil rights law.

It preserves the Department's role to implement and enforce the law's Federal requirements.

ESEA is fundamentally a civil rights law to provide all children access to a fair and equitable high quality education.

as a mother and a grandmother, I know that one of the most frightening questions an expecting parent has to ask their doctor is, ``Is my baby safe?'' Too many parents are asking that question right now because of the Zika virus. There are…

I agree with the civil rights community, including those who advocate for the rights of students with disabilities, that without strong regulations, our Nation's most vulnerable students could be ignored or left behind.

The regulatory process is the process through which ESSA enables States... to shape their education systems.

I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Nomination of Merrick Garland

I come to the Senate floor to once again urge my Republican colleagues to listen to the vast majority of the people across the country, do their job and allow us to do ours: fulfill our constitutional responsibilities, hold hearings for…

Restoring the Foundation asks Congress to reaffirm that this gold standard should remain the practice for awarding research grants in America.

I just want to thank the Senator from Florida for joining the women of the Senate here today to bring attention to such a critical issue and to extend our hands. We want to work with the Senator. We believe this is an emergency, and we…

will the Senator yield for just one moment before he goes into his second topic?

I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Zika Virus

there are already nearly 900 cases of the Zika virus in the United States and its 3 territories, including actually 2 confirmed cases in my home State of Washington. A recent survey showed that 40 percent of adults in our country see this…

I want to start by expressing my appreciation to all of my colleagues who are joining me on the floor today, and I thank them for all the work they do every day for women and their health care. As of last week, the CDC reported nearly 900…