| National Public Works Week |
May 20, 2013 |
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Barbara Boxer, D-CA
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"I ask unanimous consent the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be laid on the table, with no intervening action or debate."
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| Unanimous Consent Agreement—S. Res. 65 |
May 20, 2013 |
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Harry Reid, D-NV
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"Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar No. 43, S. Res. 65; that there be 60 minutes for debate equally divided and controlled in the usual form; that upon the use or yielding back of that time, the Senate proceed to vote in relation to the resolution; that if the resolution is agreed to, the preamble be agreed to and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate."
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| Personal Explanation |
May 20, 2013 |
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Steve Scalise, R-LA
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"Rollcall No. 155, on Ordering the Previous Question on H. Res. 216, a resolution providing for consideration of H.R. 1062. I would have voted “yea.”"
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| 4 Year Anniversary Of The Civil War In Sri Lanka |
May 20, 2013 |
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Michael Honda, D-CA
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"Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark the 4th anniversary of the end of the tragic civil war in Sri Lanka that has cost many lives and destroyed many futures. As Sri Lanka and its people slowly begin to return to normalcy, there is still much that the government of Sri Lanka must do to achieve true peace. While the war has ended, the conflict between its people still goes on. In particular, I am troubled that not enough progress is being made towards true political reconciliation. The deaths of thousands of civilians, on both sides, during the war must be investigated and addressed to truly begin the process of healing. In addition, it is important to recognize that the Tamils must be integrated and become full and valued citizens of the country for true reconciliation to occur; this includes preventing forced displacement and the uprooting of families and communities from their homes. The US-sponsored resolution that passed the United Nations Human Rights Council this March that urged the Sri Lankan government to credibly and independently investigate the allegations of international human rights violations is a good first step. I urge the government of Sri Lanka to work with the international community and the United Nations to adopt an international mechanism towards reconciliation for all people."
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