as chairman of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, I am responsible for legislation in the Senate relative to law enforcement and criminal justice. It is an awesome responsibility, and I think about it quite a bit because the first…

Americans have been subsidizing the fossil fuel industry to the tune, even today, of billions of dollars.

One of the things that was in the bills that we passed would be an investment in a historic $15 billion for the removal of lead service lines.

I think it is really going to make a difference. It is going to make a difference to communities all over this country.

This is an existential issue right now dealing with the climate, and I am so happy that we are going to be addressing that.

I think it's a political mistake for McCarthy and the Republicans to go down this road.

Well, the early signs are not good, Anderson. I mean, look, if you are willing to subvert the Constitution and vote to overturn election results based on lies, based on evidence that is fraudulent, are you really going to sit in judgment…

KP wants movement at FBI.

The Democrats still have the most levers of government. They have the Presidency. They have the Senate. And, frankly, they will be responsible, for how this era is judged, when it comes to debt and deficit.

I'm really concerned.

But ultimately, it'll end up being politicized, you know?

I don't think so. I mean, I think it's possible. So, what Tim says there, is the absolute right thing. He's the best for Republicans' person to lead this. I think he's exactly the right person.

I'm worried. Let me say this to the Democrats, though. Come to the table with some budget proposal that actually does cut spending. We have $31 trillion in debt. I don't think there's anybody with a straight face that can say that's…

I missed rollcall vote numbers 66 and 71. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows: rollcall No. 66, H.R. 21 Magaziner Amendment No. 58, ``aye'' and rollcall No. 71, H.R. 21 Jackson Lee Amendment No. 36, ``aye.'' Amendment No. 70…

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 Illinois will be postponed. Amendment No. 27 Offered by Ms. Manning

I have an amendment at the desk, No. 131. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 3, line 9, strike the closing quotation mark and the final period. Page 3, after line 9…

I have an amendment at the desk, No. 68. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 2, line 20, strike ``and gas''. Page 3, line 4, strike ``and gas''. The Acting CHAIR. The…

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 Illinois will be postponed. Amendment No. 68 Offered by Mr. Casten