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Ben Ray Luján
@benraylujn· Democratic · NM· Aug 9, 2026

Todd Blanche’s confirmation will only further erode public trust in one of our nation’s most important institutions.

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Ben Ray Luján
@benraylujn· Democratic · NM· Aug 9, 2026

Under Todd Blanche’s leadership, the DOJ will continue putting President Trump’s personal and political interests ahead of justice and accountability for victims.

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Ben Ray Luján
@benraylujn· Democratic · NM· Aug 9, 2026

The survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s horrific crimes — and the American people — deserve transparency and accountability, not continued efforts to withhold information or shield those in positions of power.

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Ben Ray Luján
@benraylujn· Democratic · NM· Aug 9, 2026

Todd Blanche’s record makes it clear that he cannot carry out those responsibilities independently of President Trump.

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Ben Ray Luján
@benraylujn· Democratic · NM· Aug 9, 2026

The Attorney General’s duty is to uphold the rule of law, defend the Constitution, and ensure that justice is applied fairly and equally to every American.

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Ben Ray Luján
@benraylujn· Democratic · NM· Aug 9, 2026

I will continue fighting for a final funding agreement that protects critical investments, holds the administration accountable, and delivers for New Mexicans.

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Ben Ray Luján
@benraylujn· Democratic · NM· Aug 9, 2026

Critically, it also prevents Trump from further politicizing and disrupting federal grants that communities across New Mexico rely on.

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Ben Ray Luján
@benraylujn· Democratic · NM· Aug 9, 2026

This continuing resolution averts another Republican government shutdown, provides stability for families and communities, and gives Congress time to negotiate bipartisan funding bills.

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Raphael Warnock
@raphaelwarnock· Democratic · GA· Aug 9, 2026

But we must do everything to protect our national security while, at the same time, bolstering the economic security of everyday Americans.

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Aug 9, 2026

I strongly oppose Todd Blanche to be our next Attorney General. His confirmation will be a setback for the independence of the Department of Justice.

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Aug 9, 2026

Todd Blanche is unfit to serve as Attorney General. As Acting Attorney General, Blanche has shown he is more loyal to Trump than he is to the American people or the Constitution.

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Aug 9, 2026

Tens of millions of Americans vote by mail; this bill would do away with secret ballots as we know it.

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Aug 9, 2026

As written, this bill is stricter than most voter ID in states that already have a voter ID law in place. This goes further, requiring voters to include a copy of their ID when they vote by mail.

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Aug 9, 2026

Here we are, after months and months of debating this bill. We should be debating how to bring costs down for working families across the country. I’d love to hear from my colleagues how we’re going to get out of this war in Iran. Instead…

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Cynthia Lummis
@cynthialummis· Republican · WY· Aug 9, 2026

If we trust that system to protect a checking account, we should trust it enough to protect the vote. That is not extremism. That is common sense, and it is long past time this chamber treat it that way.

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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· Aug 9, 2026

On September 15th, the U.S. Senate will start the process of passing the Clarity Act. The stakes couldn’t be higher. Failure to pass this critical piece of legislation will leave Idahoans vulnerable to scams and fraud, as well as cede…

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Mark Kelly
@markkelly· Democratic · AZ· Aug 9, 2026

Construction workers build America—our homes, our roads, and our communities.

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Jeanne Shaheen
@jeanneshaheen· Democratic · NH· Aug 9, 2026

The high rate of suicide among construction workers should be alarming to us all.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Aug 9, 2026

We are grateful for these ND Guard members’ willingness to serve and for the sacrifices made by them and their families.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Aug 9, 2026

Delta Company is taking on a critical mission that will help ensure our servicemembers receive lifesaving medical care when they need it most.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Aug 9, 2026

At the same time, we will continue working to find agreement to pass the full-year appropriations bills in a way that responsibly funds our priorities while reducing spending to help with the debt and deficit.

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