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Deb Fischer
@debfischer· Republican · NE· Jan 8, 2020

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar No. 368, S. Res. 395. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A…

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Deb Fischer
@debfischer· Republican · NE· Jan 8, 2020

I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported amendment to the preamble be agreed to; that the preamble, as amended, be agreed to; and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

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Deb Fischer
@debfischer· Republican · NE· Jan 8, 2020

I further ask that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

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Deb Fischer
@debfischer· Republican · NE· Jan 8, 2020

I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported substitute amendment to the resolution be agreed to; that the resolution, as amended, be agreed to; that the committee-reported amendment to the preamble be agreed to; that the preamble…

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Adrian Smith
@adriansmith· Republican · NE· Dec 19, 2019

I almost heard my colleague Mr. Larson appreciate, I thought I heard him say President Trump, but then he did say ``Trumka,'' so I guess maybe not so much similarity there. But the fact of the matter is I appreciate the few nudges that we…

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Adrian Smith
@adriansmith· Republican · NE· Dec 19, 2019

I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 218, noes 206, not voting 6, as follows: [Roll No. 700] AYES--218 Adams…

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Adrian Smith
@adriansmith· Republican · NE· Dec 19, 2019

I would just add that there will be a chance here in a few moments to answer the concerns that the prior speaker had, and I reserve the balance of my time.

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Adrian Smith
@adriansmith· Republican · NE· Dec 19, 2019

I would remind my colleague who just spoke that the average family of four in his district received a benefit through the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of about $5,000 per year. Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from California (Mr…

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Adrian Smith
@adriansmith· Republican · NE· Dec 19, 2019

I include in the Record a series of statements in opposition to H.R. 5377 from Americans for Tax Reform, Americans for Prosperity, National Taxpayers Union, Heritage Action, and Parity for Main Street Employers. Key Vote: ATR Urges No Vote…

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Adrian Smith
@adriansmith· Republican · NE· Dec 19, 2019

I might add that Nebraska, the State that I represent, actually is considered to be a donor State, as well, and there is great support for the SALT cap in Nebraska. Madam Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Arizona (Mr…

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Adrian Smith
@adriansmith· Republican · NE· Dec 19, 2019

I am prepared to close, if there are no other speakers on the other side, and I reserve the balance of my time.

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Adrian Smith
@adriansmith· Republican · NE· Dec 19, 2019

In the interest of accuracy in this debate, I would like to reiterate that we doubled the standard deduction for all Americans--not just selective groups, but all Americans. We doubled that standard deduction, therefore, helping the middle…

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Don Bacon
@donbacon· Republican · NE· Dec 18, 2019

I am strongly opposed to this impeachment. No law was broken, no high crimes or misdemeanors, no impeachable offenses. The Ukrainians received aid 1 week prior to the law's requirement, aid that was previously rejected by the…

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Jeff Fortenberry
@jefffortenberry· Republican · NE· Dec 18, 2019

I have been concerned since the beginning of this impeachment process that it has been driven by a predetermined guilty verdict. It is unfair. It is wrong. And now, every future President, Democrat or Republican, will have to worry that…

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Jeff Fortenberry
@jefffortenberry· Republican · NE· Dec 17, 2019

First of all, let me say how thankful I am for the leadership of Chairman Bishop and, frankly, for the partnership that we have developed over this past year. It has been truly remarkable. I also thank Chairwoman Lowey and Ranking Member…

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Jeff Fortenberry
@jefffortenberry· Republican · NE· Dec 12, 2019

I went to the doctor recently for a common ailment, and he prescribed an antibiotic. I said, Well, Doc, let's check the price on that before we go any further. He said, Oh, don't worry about it. It is commonly used throughout the world. It…

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Jeff Fortenberry
@jefffortenberry· Republican · NE· Dec 12, 2019

I thank both leaders, first of all, for this debate. This is absolutely critical, and here is why: The other day, I went to the doctor--a kind of a common ailment. The doctor prescribed an antibiotic. I said, ``Doc, let's check the price…

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Deb Fischer
@debfischer· Republican · NE· Dec 11, 2019

I rise today with my colleagues to honor my friend, the senior Senator from Georgia. At the end of this year, Senator Isakson will retire after 20 years of service to the people of Georgia in Washington. After protecting our Nation in the…

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