I am worried about the implications of the so-called independent Legislature theory.

it took the violent breach of the Capitol on January 6th to really shine a spotlight on how urgent the need for reform was.

the Electoral Count Act's process for counting electoral votes has been abused, with frivolous objections being raised by Members of both parties.

Nothing is more essential to the survival of a democracy than the orderly transfer of power.

the bill that we have introduced, the Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act, will help ensure that electoral votes totaled by Congress accurately reflect each state's popular vote for President and Vice…

Mr. President, I rise today to join in the introduction of the Reproductive Freedom for All Act, a bipartisan bill that would ensure the right of women to make certain reproductive choices without undue government interference. I support a…

the existing DEA lab testing requirements plus the 10 year ban on people with drug-related felony convictions receiving a hemp license basically treat hemp like a schedule I drug, which is ridiculous in my mind.

Mr. President, the opioid epidemic continues to claim the lives of far too many people, with record numbers of both Mainers and Americans lost in 2021. While many perceive the face of opioid addiction as young, the epidemic harms older…

Mr. Chair, I rise in support of the amendment. I represent the largest district east of the Mississippi. It is the second most rural district in the country, and home to more than 53,000 veterans. The VA facilities that these veterans rely…

I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Smith). The Senator from Oklahoma. Border Security

Mr. President, I am pleased to join my close friend and dear colleague Senator Manchin in introducing bipartisan legislation to reform the archaic and ambiguous Electoral Count Act of 1887, the important law that governs how Congress…

Mr. President, I, too, want to salute all of the members of our group who worked so hard over many months. As is always the case when you delve into a complicated issue, it turns out that there are far more nuances and complexities than…

Mr. Chair, I rise to support the Fiscal Year 2023 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill. I thank Ranking Member Joyce for his collaboration and partnership through this process, and I am grateful for the…

I ask that the scheduled vote occur immediately. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the Wang nomination?

Don't you think the American people have a right to know who is trying to influence their position on policy or on elections?

What is the difference? How do I tell my person--that they are there have to be disclosed, but a billionaire in California who is trying to buy a Maine Senate seat does not have to be disclosed.

Assume for a moment, we could draft a language that would narrowly tailor it strictly to elections and political candidates. Would that be satisfactory to you?

Ultimately, this is not about helping Democrats or Republicans. It is about making sure that all Americans have the means to hold political leaders and those working to elect them accountable.