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John Barrasso
@johnbarrasso· Republican · WY· Jul 24, 2024

Madam President, the Prime Minister of Israel, Binyamin Netanyahu, just delivered a historic speech to Congress. This is the fourth time the Prime Minister has spoken to the U.S. Congress. That is more than the late Prime Minister of the…

Congressional Record · 2024-07-24
John Barrasso
@johnbarrasso· Republican · WY· Jul 24, 2024

Madam President, I would like to take the opportunity to express my appreciation to Cole for his hard work as an intern in the Energy and Natural Resources Committee. I recognize his efforts and contributions to my office, as well as to…

Congressional Record · 2024-07-24
John Barrasso
@johnbarrasso· Republican · WY· Jul 24, 2024

Madam President, I would like to take the opportunity to express my appreciation to Isabelle for her hard work as an intern in my office in Cheyenne, WY. I recognize her efforts and contributions to my office, as well as to the State of…

Congressional Record · 2024-07-24
John Barrasso
@johnbarrasso· Republican · WY· Jul 24, 2024

Madam President, I would like to take the opportunity to express my appreciation to Jean-Luc for his hard work as an intern in the Senate Republican Conference. I recognize his efforts and contributions to my office, as well as to the…

Congressional Record · 2024-07-24
John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Jul 24, 2024

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Utah (Mr. Lee) and the Senator from Ohio (Mr. Vance). The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 85, nays 12, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 216 Ex.] YEAS--85 Baldwin Barrasso Bennet…

Congressional Record · 2024-07-24
John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Jul 24, 2024

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz), the Senator from Utah (Mr. Lee), the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Marshall), the Senator from Alabama (Mr. Tuberville), and the Senator from Ohio (Mr. Vance)…

Congressional Record · 2024-07-24
John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Jul 24, 2024

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Hagerty), the Senator from Utah (Mr. Lee), and the Senator from Ohio (Mr. Vance). The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 78, nays 16, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No…

Congressional Record · 2024-07-24
John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Jul 24, 2024

Mr. President, the attempted assassination of President Trump 11 days ago at a peaceful rally in Pennsylvania shook the Nation. I am very thankful that he was not seriously harmed. I am grateful also for the law enforcement personnel who…

Congressional Record · 2024-07-24
John Hickenlooper
@johnhickenlooper· Democratic · CO· Jul 24, 2024

Madam President, standing here listening to my distinguished colleague from Alaska, it is hard not to be angry at what we as a country did, and we are here today to reckon with this disgraceful part of our past. The Truth and Healing…

Congressional Record · 2024-07-24
Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Jul 24, 2024

Madam President, I come to the floor today to again voice my strong support for the nominations of Adam Landy and Kashi Way to serve as judges of the United States Tax Court. The Senate will be voting on their nominations soon, Mr. Way's…

Congressional Record · 2024-07-24
Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Jul 24, 2024

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that Aaron Moss and Allison Carter, fellows in my office, be granted floor privileges for the remainder of the Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Congressional Record · 2024-07-24
Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· Jul 24, 2024

Mr. President, I rise in opposition to the nomination of Margaret Taylor to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State. While serving as general counsel at USAID, some USAID contractors and partners repeatedly promoted abortion overseas…

Congressional Record · 2024-07-24
Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· Jul 24, 2024

I ask for up to 5 minutes, equally divided for myself and Senator Cardin, prior to the rollcall vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Nomination of Margaret L. Taylor

Congressional Record · 2024-07-24
Mike Braun
@mikebraun· Republican · IN· Jul 24, 2024

I ask unanimous consent 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 objection…

Congressional Record · 2024-07-24
Mike Braun
@mikebraun· Republican · IN· Jul 24, 2024

Mr. President, I rise today with great pride to honor the Fighting Irish. This May, the University of Notre Dame men's lacrosse team won the 2024 NCAA Division I title with a resounding victory over the Maryland Terrapins. The final score…

Congressional Record · 2024-07-24
Mike Braun
@mikebraun· Republican · IN· Jul 24, 2024

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Indiana.

Congressional Record · 2024-07-24
Mike Braun
@mikebraun· Republican · IN· Jul 24, 2024

Mr. President, I would like unanimous consent to complete my remarks. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

Congressional Record · 2024-07-24
Tom Carper
@tomcarper· Democratic · DE· Jul 24, 2024

I felt forever that there's actually revenues opportunities for the Postal Service through vote by mail.

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