Mr. President, to hear the other side talk--by ``the other side,'' I mean the Democrats--they would never dream of questioning our democratic process. So I want to take you back in history just a little ways to just before the 2020…

Madam Speaker, in accordance with CDC guidelines and under the advice of the House Attending Physician, I was not able to be present on the House Floor for votes today, due to having tested positive for COVID-19. Had I been present, I…

Mr. President, when Democrats last had the majority and proposed blowing up the Senate rules and the historic way that the Senate has worked, I gave a series of speeches explaining how the father of the Constitution, James Madison…

Do you know who held the Senate during that period of time on the issue you brought up? It was Democratic Senators from the South. Remember when the Civil Rights Act, in 1965, was passed, that there was a higher share--a higher…

We cannot keep shoveling money into a fire, watching as it happens, and pretending that everything is fine.

Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize an outstanding student, athlete, and leader from my district. Tyler Linderbaum of Solon, Iowa, not only creates a huge impact on the football field as the starting center for the Iowa Hawkeyes, but…

Madam President, Democrats have shamelessly alleged that a massive Federal takeover of elections is needed because of questions some Republicans raised after the 2020 election, so I come to the floor today to show that this whole argument…

Remember what I said, and I just said this. So you obviously heard me. We warned, in 2013, when I think all Republicans voted against reducing the 60-vote threshold for district court and circuit court judges, so you could pack the DC…

Madam Speaker, I rise today to speak on an issue that is important for every American. I know the importance of each vote and understand the difference one vote or six can make. Our country was founded on the right to vote in fair and free…

Madam President, first, I would like to wish a very happy and healthy new year to you and to all of our staff and pages who make the Senate run so efficiently every single day and frequently late into the night. The world's most…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an incredible veteran from my district for his service to our country and eastern Iowa. Henry Langrehr of Clinton served in Europe during World War II with the 82nd Airborne Division. Because of his…

Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Pennsylvania for yielding. Madam Speaker, our amendment would ensure that students are no longer kept out of the classroom and forced to learn from behind a screen. It would ensure that parents are…

Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize retired Dubuque Police Chief Mark Dalsing. He retired after 32 years of service to the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Chief Dalsing is an absolute pillar in the community of Dubuque because of his devotion…

Mr. President, and, hey, folks, did you hear about the attempt to steal an election? Maybe you heard this about a year ago or so, big attempt to steal an election, just last year. We had Washington insiders colluding to overturn the will…

Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize a record- setting student-athlete at the University of Iowa. On January 2, sophomore guard Caitlin Clark became the fastest player in Big Ten history to reach 1,000 career points. She accomplished…

Madam President, for over 25 years in the Senate, I have been an advocate for adoption. Adoption is a way for families to be created out of tragedy. It is a pathway to the joy of raising children and guaranteeing security of a place that…

Mr. President, all the Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee sent Attorney General Garland two letters about the Justice Department's involvement in local school board matters. The first one was in October. Then in December…

Mr. President, we study about checks and balances in government in political science classes. Often, people think in terms of the Court, the Supreme Court, primarily, being a check on the Congress of the United States not doing…