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Mike Quigley
@mikequigley· Democratic · IL· Nov 7, 2023

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Kentucky will be postponed. Amendment No. 61 Offered by Mr. McCormick The Acting CHAIR. It…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Nov 7, 2023

as a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, you are aware of the fact that I announced last week in the committee that we would vote to authorize subpoenas to Harlan Crow, Robin Arkley, and Leonard Leo as part of the Judiciary…

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Mike Bost
@mikebost· Republican · IL· Nov 7, 2023

Please, do not make these veterans wait any longer. I am with you, sir.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Nov 7, 2023

today, the Senate will vote to confirm Julia Kobick to the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Ms. Kobick is an accomplished litigator whose credentials and breadth of experience make her well-suited to serve on this…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Nov 7, 2023

As Willie Sutton, when asked why he robbed banks, said, 'It is because that is where the money is.'

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Mike Quigley
@mikequigley· Democratic · IL· Nov 7, 2023

I am prepared to close, but I would still like to make sure I heard what I thought I heard. Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of my time.

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Mike Quigley
@mikequigley· Democratic · IL· Nov 7, 2023

May I inquire as to how much time I have remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Illinois has 30 seconds remaining.

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Mike Quigley
@mikequigley· Democratic · IL· Nov 7, 2023

We simply oppose this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. McCORMICK. Mr. Chairman, Congress should not allow valuable taxpayer dollars to fund these executive orders that do nothing to help the American people. Those…

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Mike Quigley
@mikequigley· Democratic · IL· Nov 7, 2023

Gee, Mr. Chairman, I thought you were just pounding the gavel to break the monotony, but I appreciate that. I have to be honest, Mr. Chairman, I am not sure whether this argument is worthy of the dignity of this House, that people who take…

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Mike Bost
@mikebost· Republican · IL· Nov 7, 2023

This process violates every veteran's right to continue the pursuit of VA benefit claim.

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Mike Quigley
@mikequigley· Democratic · IL· Nov 7, 2023

Do we really want to target dedicated public servants and threaten their livelihoods because we disagree with them? These public servants are doing their jobs, carrying out the policy of the administration they serve. They should be…

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Mike Quigley
@mikequigley· Democratic · IL· Nov 7, 2023

I would suggest that this legislation comes from that same denial caucus that if you don't like history then change it or ignore it; if you don't like facts and you don't like science, then you ignore it. You do that at great risk, Mr…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Nov 7, 2023

Senator Richard Durbin's (D-IL) Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 2021 would provide grants toward upskilling workers displaced due to automation.

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Mike Quigley
@mikequigley· Democratic · IL· Nov 7, 2023

The amendment prohibits the administration or any administration from finalizing any rule or regulation that has a significant impact on the economy. This is just another example of bad policy riders aimed at tying any administration's…

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Brad Schneider
@bradschneider· Democratic · IL· Nov 7, 2023

As Veterans Day approaches, I rise today to mourn the loss of Paul Baffico, a dear friend and pillar of our local veterans community. We met 30 years ago while working together at Sears. Over the years, I learned the full breadth of his…

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Mike Bost
@mikebost· Republican · IL· Nov 7, 2023

Delaying reimbursement of misused benefits to this underserved population through unnecessary negligence determinations is unacceptable.

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Brad Schneider
@bradschneider· Democratic · IL· Nov 7, 2023

I am one of the founders of the bipartisan, bicameral Abraham Accords Caucus.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Nov 7, 2023

moving quickly to pass a supplemental support package is necessary to capitalize on that opportunity

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