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Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Jun 20, 2024

Madam President, today on World Refugee Day, I am here to honor the tens of millions of people worldwide who have been forced to flee their homes. World Refugee Day was first held in June of 2001 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the…

Congressional Record · 2024-06-20
Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Jun 20, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the motion to reconsider with respect to the Sullivan nomination be considered made and laid upon the table, and the President be immediately notified of the Senate's actions. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

Congressional Record · 2024-06-20
Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Jun 20, 2024

I thank my colleague. Like him, I have personally met with the families that have been harmed. I have seen their terrible stories, and I am committed, completely, to work with them to get KOSA across the finish line. With the hard work of…

Congressional Record · 2024-06-20
Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Jun 20, 2024

Madam President, now, I see my friend Senator Blumenthal is on the floor, and I would ask him to engage in a colloquy on a very important issue, a top priority of mine, and a bill that I am a proud cosponsor of--the Kids Online Safety Act…

Congressional Record · 2024-06-20
Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Jun 20, 2024

Madam President, next Monday, America will mark a dark anniversary: 2 years since the MAGA Supreme Court overturned Roe, unleashing a crisis of reproductive health. The day Roe was overturned will be remembered as one the darkest days for…

Congressional Record · 2024-06-20
Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Jun 20, 2024

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 380. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The senior…

Congressional Record · 2024-06-20
Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Jun 20, 2024

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 536. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The senior…

Congressional Record · 2024-06-20
Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Jun 20, 2024

Mr. President, I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The senior assistant executive clerk read as follows…

Congressional Record · 2024-06-20
Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Jun 20, 2024

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 512. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The senior…

Congressional Record · 2024-06-20
Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Jun 20, 2024

Mr. President, I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The senior assistant executive clerk read as follows…

Congressional Record · 2024-06-20
Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· Jun 20, 2024

I strongly disagree that programs that aim to support and include students based on gender, sexuality, or race detract from student learning.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· Jun 20, 2024

We cannot expect school staff to keep our students safe and healthy and learning when they are paid starvation wages.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· Jun 20, 2024

I strongly disagree that programs that aim to support and include students based on gender, sexuality, or race detract from student learning.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· Jun 20, 2024

We cannot expect school staff to keep our students safe and healthy and learning when they are paid starvation wages.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Jun 20, 2024

I thank my colleague once again for his good work. After weeks of work, we have made real progress in removing objections to this bill. Sadly, objectors remain. I hope the progress can continue over the coming days. If the objectors refuse…

Congressional Record · 2024-06-20
Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Jun 20, 2024

Mr. President, I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The senior assistant executive clerk read as follows…

Congressional Record · 2024-06-20