VOTE EXPLANATION

  Mr. BENNET. Mr. President, I was necessarily absent for rollcall vote
No. 185, motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar No. 780, John
George Edward Marck, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for
the Southern District of Texas. Had I been present for the vote, I
would have voted nay.
  I was necessarily absent for rollcall vote No. 186, confirmation of
Executive Calendar No. 780, John George Edward Marck, of Texas, to be
United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas. Had I
been present for the vote, I would have voted nay.
  I was necessarily absent for rollcall vote No. 187, motion to invoke
cloture on Executive Calendar No. 777, Michael J. Hendershot, of Ohio,
to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio.
Had I been present for the vote, I would have voted nay.
  I was necessarily absent for rollcall vote No. 188, confirmation of
Executive Calendar No. 777, Michael J. Hendershot, of Ohio, to be
United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio. Had I
been present for the vote, I would have voted nay.
  I was necessarily absent for rollcall vote No. 189, motion to invoke
cloture on Executive Calendar No. 778, Arthur Roberts Jones, of Texas,
to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas.
Had I been present for the vote, I would have voted nay.
  I was necessarily absent for rollcall vote No. 190, motion to proceed
to Calendar No. 432, S.J. Res. 196, A joint resolution providing for
congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States
Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to
``Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan
Program Final Regulations''. Had I been present for the vote, I would
have voted yea.
  I was necessarily absent for rollcall vote No. 191, motion to invoke
cloture on Executive Calendar No. 776, Matthew A. Schwartz, of New
York, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit. Had I
been present for the vote, I would have voted nay.
  I was necessarily absent for rollcall vote No. 192, motion to proceed
to the consideration of S.J. Res. 185, a joint resolution to direct the
removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or
against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by
Congress. Had I been present for the vote, I would have voted yea.

                            VOTE EXPLANATION

  Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. President, due to unforeseen circumstances on
Wednesday, June 24, I was unable to be present for the following
rollcall vote No. 185. Had I been present, I would have voted as
follows:

       1. Rollcall vote 185--Cloture motion John George Edward
     Marck to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of
     Texas: Nay.

  Due to unforeseen circumstances on Wednesday, June 24, I was unable
to be present for the following rollcall vote No. 186. Had I been
present, I would have voted as follows:

       1. Rollcall vote 186--Confirmation John George Edward Marck
     to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas:
     Nay.

  Due to unforeseen circumstances on Wednesday, June 24, I was unable
to be present for the following rollcall vote No. 187. Had I been
present, I would have voted as follows:

       1. Rollcall vote 187--Cloture motion Michael J. Hendershot
     to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio:
     Nay.

  Due to unforeseen circumstances on Wednesday, June 24, I was unable
to be present for the following rollcall vote No. 188. Had I been
present, I would have voted as follows:

       1. Rollcall vote 188--Confirmation Michael J. Hendershot to
     be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio:
     Nay.

  Due to unforeseen circumstances on Wednesday, June 24, I was unable
to be present for the following rollcall vote No. 189. Had I been
present, I would have voted as follows:

       1. Rollcall vote 189--Cloture motion Arthur Robert Jones to
     be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas:
     Nay.

                           CONSTITUTION WEEK

  Mr. SCHMITT. Mr. President, this July, we celebrated the 250th year
of the great American experiment. Yet 239 years ago this September, a
similarly important moment in our Republic's history took place. Eleven
years after our Nation's founding, 55 men met in Philadelphia to revise
America's first governing charter. Recognizing that the Articles of
Confederation were too deeply flawed to guarantee effective government
and safeguard our homeland, the Convention crafted a new Constitution
to guide our great Republic forward. Like the mortal men who shaped it,
the Constitution made compromises that modern people may be critical
of, but none should deny the revolutionary impact this great document
has had in transforming the United States into the bastion of liberty
we are blessed to live in today, spreading democratic ideals across the
world, and making our country the envy of the free world.
  As the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the
Constitution, I am happy to recognize Constitution Week this year,
which runs from September 17 to 23. This celebration highlights the
importance of the beating heart of our great Republic, which continues
to guide our Nation forward today. May God bless the American people,
and may God bless the United States of America.

                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                 RECOGNIZING CORNER MARKET & GREENHOUSE

 Ms. ERNST. Mr. President, as chair of the Senate Committee on
Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each week I recognize an
outstanding Iowa small business that exemplifies the American
entrepreneurial spirit. This week, it is my privilege to honor Corner
Market & Greenhouse of Fayette County, IA, as the Senate Small Business
of the Week.
  Founded in 1994 by Paul and Linda Manske, Corner Market & Greenhouse
was established to provide families in Oelwein with a community-focused
store to meet every gardening need. Carrying seasonal flowers, plants,
and decor, Paul and Linda aspire to bring life to every Iowan's
backyard.
  The Manske family relocated to Oelwein in 1989 when Paul's job
transferred him there. The family began the venture by waking up early
in the morning and selling goods at farmers' markets. After countless
early mornings bringing their products to people across the State, the
Manske family decided to open their own storefront, drawing people to
them. The family grew the business from a modest farm stand into the
beloved local institution it is today.
  For over 32 years, Paul and Linda have shown up, demonstrating the
entrepreneurial drive rooted in Iowa values. Corner Market & Greenhouse
is one of Paul and Linda's greatest passions, prompting the family to
joke, it

is like one of their children. Since its establishment, the whole
Manske family has contributed to the business, including their sons
Byron and Travis, and now their grandchildren. The couple hopes their
business will be passed down through their family for generations to
come.
  The family has demonstrated true grit and resilience during their
time as small business owners, exemplified by their family motto ``work
smarter, not harder.'' A devastating fire in April of 2004 destroyed
Corner Market & Greenhouse, but the family persevered. They rebuilt the
business from the ground up and continue modernizing greenhouses by
staying ahead of agricultural technology, allowing 55,000 plants to be
transplanted daily. Unlike most establishments, Corner Market &
Greenhouse's modernized facility is fully open to the public. Paul and
Linda have grown their business through a successful collaboration with
other Iowa businesses, while continuing to think of ways to expand
their own.
  Corner Market & Greenhouse is renowned for ``small town hospitality
and big city variety,'' with many customers praising the establishment
for its fair prices, agricultural expertise, and welcoming customer
service. The business strives to curate unique items for customers and
has emerged as a must-visit destination, drawing in travelers from
across the Midwest.
  The Manskes have built a business that generously serves the
community by hosting student groups for greenhouse tours. Moreover, the
establishment donated flowers for storefronts in downtown Oelwein when
the local municipality discontinued supplying decorative plants for the
town. The establishment is also a longstanding member of the Oelwein
Chamber and Area Development, OCAD. Over the past three decades, the
Manske family has continued to better Oelwein and Iowa through their
innovative approach to their business.
  It is my pleasure to recognize Paul, Linda, Byron, and Travis Manske
at Corner Market & Greenhouse for their enduring commitment to Fayette
County. I look forward to their ongoing success and wish them the very
best in the years ahead.