In response to the EVEST Act has been in the public domain, I think it is very important to note, as I mentioned earlier, the last Congress is not the same as this Congress. We have more than 70 Members who are new Members of Congress…

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 265, nays 163, not voting 5, as…

To be clear, the Veterans' Affairs Committee had numerous opportunities in the last year to do that work that I had just discussed, and I don't know why the chairman chose not to. I have heard him say over the last week that it is okay we…

I thank the Congressman for hosting this Special Order. Madam Speaker, Americans have experienced whiplash this past year as the Biden administration has spun us from the America first agenda to America last. We watched in horror as the…

All children are created by God at conception with a purpose. We must continue our work to end the scourge of abortion in America without exception. The strides that we have made for the pro-life movement over recent years are incredible…

The trauma, disruption, stress, and isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly accelerated the mental health crisis facing our young people. I have seen this reflected in my own community. My alma mater, Neuqua Valley High…

2 days ago our country took time to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and reflect on our ongoing effort to ensure racial equality in America. It is fitting then that today this body considers legislation to honor the life…

I am sorry that he did not stay for a question because I would have asked the basic question phrased by Senator Schumer: Does he really believe that there is no evidence of voter suppression in the actions of 19 States across our Nation? I…

Mr. President, I would say to the Republican leader while he is still on the floor, would you entertain a question? Mr. McCONNELL. Excuse me. No. H.R. 5746

Mr. President, I can't think of a more important thing to be debating here in these Chambers than the right to vote. We can't even get to that. We can't even get to that because of the use of the filibuster to prevent us from having a…

Mr. President, this past weekend--and yesterday, in particular--we celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It is likely, if you attended any event in that celebration, that you heard at least part of his ``I Have a Dream'' speech. Many of…

Mr. President, earlier today, the Republican Senate leader came to the floor and noted the fact that when the American people were asked about the issues of the moment, they didn't mention their right to vote. I think most Americans would…

I announce that the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. Schatz) is necessarily absent. The result was announced--yeas 55, nays 44, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 8 Leg.] YEAS--55 Baldwin Barrasso Blackburn Blunt Boozman Braun Burr Capito Cassidy…

Every American deserves the opportunities that a good-paying job makes possible. Working with the Biden-Harris administration, Democrats in Congress have expanded those opportunities. Thanks to investments like the American Rescue Plan and…

Yesterday news reports suggested that President Biden's Secretary of Education was involved in requesting a letter from the National School Boards Association, calling for the FBI to intimidate parents who have shown up to school board…

I announce that the Senator from California (Mrs. Feinstein), the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Sanders), and the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. Schatz) are necessarily absent. The result was announced--yeas 68, nays 29, as follows: [Rollcall Vote…

Mr. President, I have 7 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…

I announce that the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. Schatz) is necessarily absent. The result was announced--yeas 52, nays 47, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 7 Ex.] YEAS--52 Baldwin Bennet Blumenthal Booker Brown Cantwell Cardin Carper Casey…