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George S. Helmy
@georgeshelmy· NJ· Nov 21, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the preamble be agreed to and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The…

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George S. Helmy
@georgeshelmy· NJ· Nov 21, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the Cornyn amendment at the desk be considered and agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be considered and read a third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the…

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George S. Helmy
@georgeshelmy· NJ· Nov 21, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time. The bill was ordered to a third reading and was read the third time.

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George S. Helmy
@georgeshelmy· NJ· Nov 21, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time and passed and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill (S. 759)…

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George S. Helmy
@georgeshelmy· NJ· Nov 21, 2024

I have one request for committee to meet during today's session of the Senate. It has the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following committee is…

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Chris Smith
@chrissmith· Republican · NJ· Nov 20, 2024

There are hundreds of other children and U.S. families in the same or similar situations, as I have indicated. I strongly urge my colleagues to support H. Res. 915, which respectfully urges the Government of Ukraine to review and modify…

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Chris Smith
@chrissmith· Republican · NJ· Nov 20, 2024

I wish to underscore my strong support of H. Res. 837 introduced by Mr. Moylan, our colleague from Guam, on Reaffirming Ties Between the United States and the Philippines. It is both timely and critical, as we see the People's Liberation…

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Chris Smith
@chrissmith· Republican · NJ· Nov 20, 2024

When Russia launched its brutal invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Matt and Deidre Gordon of New Jersey were in the final stage of adopting Bogdan and Galena, an orphaned brother and sister from Ukraine. The Gordons had been vetted…

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Chris Smith
@chrissmith· Republican · NJ· Nov 20, 2024

I thank Michael McCaul, our chairman, for very quickly bringing this important resolution to the floor along with the great support of Gregory Meeks, the ranking member. I especially thank Kathy Manning for authoring this extraordinarily…

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Bob Menendez
@bobmenendez· Democratic · NJ· Nov 20, 2024

I was not present during Roll Call No. 474. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 474. ____________________

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Donald Norcross
@donaldnorcross· Democratic · NJ· Nov 20, 2024

I thank Representative Manning for yielding. I rise in support of H. Res. 915. I rise today for the Ukrainian children, those without a family, and for the Americans who wish to give them one. It has been over 1,000 days since Russia…

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George S. Helmy
@georgeshelmy· NJ· Nov 19, 2024

our nation's youth are facing an unprecedented mental health crisis, and we need to take immediate action to address the root causes and ensure adequate access to care. I stand here today with my friend and colleague, Senator Katie Britt…

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George S. Helmy
@georgeshelmy· NJ· Nov 19, 2024

I ask unanimous consent to enter into a colloquy with the Senator from Alabama. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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Jeff Van Drew
@jeffvandrew· Republican · NJ· Nov 19, 2024

The details of the rule, in my opinion, are insane.

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George S. Helmy
@georgeshelmy· NJ· Nov 19, 2024

I will, Senator Britt, and thank you. I just want to say that I applaud your leadership, and while I appreciate your mentioning our wanting us to come together, I would just make a point that all of the bills you have mentioned have one…

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Jeff Van Drew
@jeffvandrew· Republican · NJ· Nov 19, 2024

I read the rule. I had people read the rule a whole lot smarter than me.

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George S. Helmy
@georgeshelmy· NJ· Nov 19, 2024

Thank you so much for your kind words, my friend. I am honored, frankly, to be by your side--two former staffers uniting on an important issue here on the floor of the U.S. Senate. It is like ``The Avengers'' uniting. Working with you on…

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