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

This legislation will extend that funding through December 11 to prevent a government shutdown.

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

We worked hard to return to regular order, finding savings while funding our priorities, with the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills.

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

Now that he is fully confirmed to this position, I will continue working with him to make our communities safer and support efforts to bring offenders to justice.

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

Under Todd Blanche’s leadership as Acting Attorney General, the U.S. Department of Justice has increased arrests of violent criminals, protected against terrorist activities and focused on stopping the flow of illegal drugs like fentanyl…

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

While Democrats continue to oppose this legislation, we are working with the White House and our colleagues to find a path forward for the SAVE America Act, so the American people have trust in the integrity of our elections.

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

This is common sense legislation that simply requires an individual show a photo ID in order to vote.

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

In North Dakota, we have successfully implemented a voter ID law that both protects our elections and includes measures ensuring those who are eligible can vote.

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Aug 9, 2026

If your house electricity is generated by natural gas, those prices are going to go up.

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Aug 9, 2026

There's only so much capital in that world, and so many competent developers I think it will generate additional demand.

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Aug 9, 2026

The proposed rule undermines the letter and purpose of the appliance standards statute by the administration’s own admission: the rule is designed to “permanently end” appliance and equipment standards.

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Aug 9, 2026

The United States must continue to stand with Ukraine as it defends its freedom, its people, and the democratic values we share.

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Aug 9, 2026

With this bill, we are sending a clear message to Vladimir Putin: You reap what you sow.

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

I'm proud to see this legislation advance out of the Indian Affairs Committee, a vital step toward getting this bill across the finish line.

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Aug 9, 2026

The American people deserve an Attorney General they can trust to do that. Todd Blanche has made it abundantly clear that he is not that person.

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Aug 9, 2026

The Attorney General’s job is to uphold the rule of law, deliver on public safety, and ensure that justice is applied fairly and independently.

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Aug 9, 2026

I voted against Mr. Blanche’s nomination because he has repeatedly shown that his loyalty is to Donald Trump – not to the Constitution or the American people.

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Brian Schatz
@brianschatz· Democratic · HI· Aug 9, 2026

It shouldn’t take this long to return Native remains to their communities. Indigenous people have waited long enough. It's time for these museums and universities to stop the delays and finally do the right thing.

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Kevin Cramer
@kevincramer· Republican · ND· Aug 9, 2026

Moscow, Tehran, and all those who bankroll them have to feel the consequences of the terror they’re inflicting around the world.

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Kevin Cramer
@kevincramer· Republican · ND· Aug 9, 2026

Today, the Senate spoke with one voice alongside the Trump administration in support of stronger consequences for Russia and Iran, and others enabling their aggression on America and our allies.

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Kevin Cramer
@kevincramer· Republican · ND· Aug 9, 2026

The House should pass this quickly and get it to the President’s desk.

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Kevin Cramer
@kevincramer· Republican · ND· Aug 9, 2026

While a continuing resolution is not ideal, it removes the threat of a shutdown and gives us more time to get a full-year appropriations bill done.

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Kevin Cramer
@kevincramer· Republican · ND· Aug 9, 2026

Democrats have made it clear their distaste of President Trump is greater than their willingness to do their job and pass a full appropriations bill for the year.

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Mazie K. Hirono
@maziekhirono· HI· Aug 9, 2026

By expending critical munitions at an unsustainable rate in the Middle East, the Department is creating a severe strategic vacuum in the Indo-Pacific.

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