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Richard Blumenthal
@richardblumenthal· Democratic · CT· Jul 25, 2024

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

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Richard Blumenthal
@richardblumenthal· Democratic · CT· Jul 25, 2024

I have six requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

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Richard Blumenthal
@richardblumenthal· Democratic · CT· Jul 25, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 774, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res…

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Richard Blumenthal
@richardblumenthal· Democratic · CT· Jul 25, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that all postcloture time be deemed expired; further, if cloture is invoked on the Neumann nomination on Tuesday, July 30, that upon disposition of the nomination, the Senate vote on the motion to concur in the…

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Richard Blumenthal
@richardblumenthal· Democratic · CT· Jul 25, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 3 p.m. on Monday, July 29; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed…

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Richard Blumenthal
@richardblumenthal· Democratic · CT· Jul 25, 2024

I just want to add--and I thank Senator Blackburn for her excellent summary and argument--about this reference to social speech: We are dealing here with social media companies. This proposed rule of construction, in effect, would destroy…

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Richard Blumenthal
@richardblumenthal· Democratic · CT· Jul 25, 2024

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order, following the remarks of Senator Lankford on this historic day. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

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Richard Blumenthal
@richardblumenthal· Democratic · CT· Jul 25, 2024

while we are waiting, I understand, for one of our colleagues to come and do a live UC, I just want to echo my colleague Senator Blackburn's thanks to all of our friends and colleagues in this body for their support. We have reached 70…

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Richard Blumenthal
@richardblumenthal· Democratic · CT· Jul 25, 2024

reserving the right to object, I have listened to my colleague from Kentucky, and in the interest of time, I think the very simple answer and the reason for my objection is: Read the bill. Read the bill. If you read the bill, you will see…

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John Larson
@johnlarson· Democratic · CT· Jul 24, 2024

Had I been present for Roll Call Vote 387, Brecheen Amendment 24, I would have voted No. Had I been present for Roll Call Vote 388, Brecheen Amendment 25, I would have voted No. Had I been present for Roll Call Vote 389, Harshbarger…

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Jahana Hayes
@jahanahayes· Democratic · CT· Jul 22, 2024

the fact that we voted on that 2 months ago out of Committee and it has not gone to the floor yet is an indication of how problematic that piece of legislation is.

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Jim Himes
@jimhimes· Democratic · CT· Jul 10, 2024

It's because of those traits and in consideration of that legacy that I hope President Biden will step away from the presidential campaign.

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Jim Himes
@jimhimes· Democratic · CT· Jul 10, 2024

President is secure. He must not risk that legacy, urging him to step aside.

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Joe Courtney
@joecourtney· Democratic · CT· Jun 26, 2024

the fact that again, now the Labor Department has embraced that role, I think is something that is very welcome

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John Larson
@johnlarson· Democratic · CT· Jun 25, 2024

How about the fact that Congress hasn't voted to enhance Social Security in more than 53 years?

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Richard Blumenthal
@richardblumenthal· Democratic · CT· Jun 20, 2024

As the leader said, we have made significant progress in resolving outstanding issues. This work is hard, but I think it is, without doubt, that we are closer under his leadership. I also thank my partner in this effort, Senator Blackburn…

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