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Adam Kinzinger
@adamkinzinger· Republican · IL· Jul 21, 2022

The mob was accomplishing President Trump`s purpose. So, of course, he didn`t intervene. Here`s what will be clear by the end of this hearing. President Trump did not failed to act during the 187 minutes between leaving the Ellipse and…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 21, 2022

I announce that the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Leahy), the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Sanders), the Senator from Minnesota (Ms. Smith), the Senator from Virginia (Mr. Warner) and the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Warnock) are necessarily absent.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 21, 2022

I announce that the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Leahy) and the Senator from Minnesota (Ms. Smith) are necessarily absent.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 21, 2022

we have a great number of holidays each year in America. But is there a more perfect holiday than the Fourth of July? We celebrate the birth of our Nation. We gather with our families for picnics, a trip to the beach, backyard barbecues…

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Janice Schakowsky
@janiceschakowsky· Democratic · IL· Jul 21, 2022

I thank the sponsors of this legislation for their support. I have been proud to join them. Madam Speaker, you know, you would think that everyone would want to protect access to contraception and to family planning, especially people who…

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Mary E Miller
@maryemiller· Republican · IL· Jul 21, 2022

I thank the gentleman for yielding. In just one week, House Democrats have managed to bypass the wishes of the American people and pass radical legislation that permits abortion through the ninth month, assures payouts to Planned…

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Sean Casten
@seancasten· Democratic · IL· Jul 20, 2022

The West is burning and we can't get the water to put it out, thanks to a 1,200-year drought. Louisiana insurance companies are failing due to rising sea levels. Families are paying more than ever to cool their home and fill up their tank…

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Janice Schakowsky
@janiceschakowsky· Democratic · IL· Jul 20, 2022

Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 380. Members Recorded Pursuant to House Resolution 8, 117th Congress Auchincloss (Beyer) Barragan (Beyer) Bowman (Neguse) Boyle, Brendan F. (Beyer) Carter (TX) (Weber (TX))…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 20, 2022

I have nine 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…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 20, 2022

now, back to my statement. I came to the floor and heard a speech by the Republican leader, Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. Now, it wasn't the first. I have heard many, and I listen closely so that I can divine the strategy of Senate…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 20, 2022

I ask unanimous consent to withdraw the cloture motion with respect to the Merle nomination. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Not hearing an objection, it is withdrawn. The cloture motion, on the nomination of Natasha C. Merle…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 20, 2022

I was on the floor 2 days ago when the Republican Senate leader came to the floor and said something which I still don't quite understand, and I would like to refer to it in a statement.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 20, 2022

today, the Senate will continue its vital work of confirming highly qualified judicial nominees to the Federal bench. We will vote on an outstanding district court nominee: Gregory Williams to the District of Delaware. Mr. Williams is…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 20, 2022

I ask unanimous consent that following the confirmation vote on the Williams nomination, the Senate vote on the confirmation of Executive Calendar No. 920, the nomination of Bernadette M. Meehan, of New York, to be Ambassador Extraordinary…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 20, 2022

I announce that the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Leahy), and the Senator from Rhode Island (Mr. Whitehouse) are necessarily absent.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 20, 2022

I announce that the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Leahy), the Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. Markey), the Senator from Massachusetts (Ms. Warren), and the Senator from Rhode Island (Mr. Whitehouse) are necessarily absent.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 19, 2022

this week, the Senate continues its work confirming experienced, diverse nominees to the Federal judiciary. Today, the Senate will vote to confirm Judge Nina Wang, nominated to the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. Judge…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 19, 2022

It is not every day we get to say this, but this week, we have a chance to make history in the ``Land of Lincoln.'' Soon, the Senate will vote to confirm Nancy Maldonado as U.S. district court judge for the Northern District of Illinois…

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