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I want to thank my CBC colleague, my CBC chair, an amazing leader for our country, Joyce Beatty, for leading this Special Hour. I also want to thank Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, my colleague and mentor. She is just amazing. Madam…
Mr. President, I rise in support of the nomination of Robert L. Santos to be the Director of the Census Bureau. Mr. Santos is uniquely qualified to lead the Census Bureau as it carries out its important work serving as the leading source…
Mr. President, I reserve the right to object. This bill would be a step backwards in our country's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Across this country, we have seen over 45 million cases of COVID-19 and almost 750,000 deaths…
Objection. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Michigan. Objection is heard.
This month, we will pause on November 11th to honor the men and women who have selflessly served America in uniform. Veterans of the United States Armed Forces have dedicated their lives to protecting our nation, and it is critical we…
Today I rise to recognize the Carr Center in Detroit, Michigan, as they celebrate 30 years of preserving, presenting, promoting, and developing African and African-American cultural arts traditions in southeastern Michigan. Founded in 1991…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that all postcloture time on the Harris, Coleman, Prieto, and Nayak nominations be considered expired; further, that at 11 a.m., tomorrow, Wednesday, November 3, the Senate vote on confirmation of the…
I am proud and honored to host today's Special Order in light of Veterans Day being just around the corner on November 11. Here in D.C. and back home in Michigan, I stay closely connected with all my fellow veterans, and I can tell you…
I was unexpectedly detained during vote proceedings. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 348. Members Recorded Pursuant to House Resolution 8, 117th Congress Axne (Spanberger) Barragan (Gallego) Bowman (Tlaib)…
I am proud to yield to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Joyce), my friend.
With Veterans Day approaching, I am pleased to join my good friend from Michigan, General Jack Bergman, and all of my colleagues tonight in paying tribute to those who served. What we say tonight will be totally inadequate to express what…
I know of no further debate on the bill. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there further debate? Hearing none, the bill having been read the third time, the question is, Shall the bill pass? The bill (H.R. 2093) was passed.
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Veterans' Affairs be discharged and the Senate now proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R. 2093. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The bill…
I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 436, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, all without intervening action or debate; that no further motions be in order to the nomination; that any statements related…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of the following nomination: Executive Calendar No. 501, Maj. Gen. John D. Caine, to be Lieutenant General, and that the Senate vote on the nomination…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m., Wednesday, November 3; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of…