I will begin by propounding some unanimous consent requests. I think these have been agreed to on both sides. First, I ask unanimous consent that, for the duration of the Senate's consideration of S. Con. Res. 11, the majority and…

I ask unanimous consent that the time spent in quorum calls requested during the budget resolution be equally divided and come off the resolution. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I ask unanimous consent that Dan Kowalski and Greg Dean from my staff and Mike Jones and Josh Smith from the Democratic staff be given all-access floor passes for the Senate floor during consideration of the budget resolution, S. Con. Res…

I ask unanimous consent that David Ditch and Hannah Oh be granted the privileges of the floor during the consideration of S. Con. Res. 11 and votes that may occur in relation thereto. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

last week, the Senate Budget Committee took an important first step in helping to change the way we do business here in Washington--by reporting out a balanced budget. This week, we take the next step as the Senate begins debating how best…

we have now had our first amendment offered, one to add more infrastructure. I doubt there is anybody in the Chamber--even when we are all here--who would doubt that we need to do things with infrastructure. My infrastructure time actually…

I wish to speak on the pending business, the Justice for Victims of Human Trafficking Bill. The Senate is now on the second week of the trafficking bill and my colleagues in the minority refuse to allow this body to amend or pass this…

Funds that would become available through S. 438, the IRRIGATE Act, would enable the tribes to continue this effort.

the tribes have encouraged irrigators to form water user associations.

Rehabilitation will become a priority rather than an afterthought.

Through the efforts led by Senator Mike Enzi, a Federal appropriation of $3.72M was secured in 2005 and 2006.

I rise today to object to another administrative overreach. As I travel the country and Wyoming, that is what I hear about--the way this administration keeps overreaching. Fortunately, there is a mechanism for us to object to the…

I am pleased to have this opportunity to once again acknowledge the youth volunteers of my home State. I am never surprised but always impressed by what they can achieve--from reaching the rank of Eagle Scout to earning Gold Medals from…

Workers have the right to vote on union representation in elections that are free from unnecessary delays and wasteful stall tactics.

No one supports Social Security going bankrupt.

Let's be clear: This rule is about reducing unnecessary litigation, and using cell phones and email to transmit information in 2015 is just common sense.

No one on this Committee would support cutting benefits by 19 percent.

No one on this Committee is suggesting that we privatize Social Security.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Under the previous order, the question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination of Michael…

Under a successful Congressional Review Act disapproval, the agency in question is prohibited from issuing any substantially similar regulation. That means the National Labor Relations Board could not just reissue this regulation again and…

I thank the Senator from Tennessee, Mr. Alexander, for his comments. I don't think I have ever heard it put quite as concisely or the timeline explained quite as well as he did. I hope people are paying attention. I hope people take a look…

I wish to encourage the Senate to start debate on H.R. 240, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2015. I am puzzled by my colleagues on the other side of the aisle who insist on blocking debate on this bill…

Hard-working taxpayers deserve a government that is efficient, effective, and accountable to them.

After adding $7.5 trillion in debt since taking office, this administration proposes to add five-and-seven-tenths trillion more.

It means higher interest rates for consumers, because government is borrowing more, and it means higher taxes for every American.