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today, I urge my Senate colleagues to confirm Gov. Mike Huckabee's nomination to be the next U.S. Ambassador to Israel. I have had the privilege of knowing Mike, his wife Janet, and his children John Mark, David, and Sarah, for many years…
I thank the chairman for kindly yielding to me. Mr. Speaker, the policies of the Biden-Harris administration crushed the spirit of the American people under the weight of rising costs from a 40-year high inflation, open borders, uncertain…
I would like to inquire of my good friend from California if she has any other speakers. I am prepared to close, and I reserve the balance of my time.
Let me say that the gentlewoman makes a good point about financial management when it comes to late fees and accelerated interest rates on credit cards. That is why we are actually talking about overdraft protection today, because time and…
Let me say that the gentlewoman from California knows my respect for her and her leadership on our committee, but there is no effort here to raise overdraft fees in this resolution. It is quite the contrast. All we are saying is we don't…
I absolutely think Members of this House should stand up for the rule of law starting with Article I, the legislative authority that we draft the statutes here and direct the independent agencies how to do their rulemakings, under what…
I rise in opposition to amendment No. 1441. I appreciate the concerns of my colleague from New Jersey; however, this amendment is not necessary. Secretary Rollins is conducting a thorough and timely review of the USDA contracts. Upon the…
Colleagues, there are a lot of problems in the world: male pattern baldness, lactose intolerance, flat feet. There is a time and place to address those problems, but it is not tonight, and it is not on this bill. Just like it is not the…
I rise in opposition to Amendment No. 1726. I appreciate the concerns of my colleague from New Mexico regarding the challenges facing Americans in rural areas and those in need of nutrition assistance. However, this amendment indicates…
I was unable to vote because I was in a legislative meeting which ran over. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 77. Stated against:
the Endangered Species Act has consistently failed to achieve its intended goals and has been warped by decades of radical environmental litigation into a weapon instead of a tool.
Yes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Kentucky. Government Funding
I ask unanimous consent that there be up to 20 minutes of debate under the control of Senator Paul for debate only. The PRESIDING OFFICER. At this time?
Democrats are fighting to withhold the paychecks of air traffic controllers, our troops, federal custodial staff.
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…
here we go again. In just a little over 24 hours, Federal funding will run out, and the government will shut down. Let me state for the record that my Republican colleagues and I are ready to get on with matters and ready to fund the…
I ask unanimous consent that the scheduled rollcall vote begin immediately. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
I ask consent the mandatory quorum call be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.