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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jul 14, 2026

The person that was killed was not the person that they were seeking

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Susan Collins
@susancollins· Republican · ME· Jul 14, 2026

People appreciate the fact that I provide steady leadership — and the word steady does come up a lot.

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Raphael Warnock
@raphaelwarnock· Democratic · GA· Jul 13, 2026

What I want to do is to stop the spread of corporations buying homes. If you’re already in a home that’s owned by one of these corporations, this does not force the corporation to sell that home. But what we’re trying to do is stop the…

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Raphael Warnock
@raphaelwarnock· Democratic · GA· Jul 13, 2026

What’s happening in Metro Atlanta is happening in communities all across the state. Private equity firms and major corporations have bought up thousands of single-family homes, leaving Georgians without an opportunity. Let’s be clear. If…

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jul 13, 2026

The victim of the shooting was not the target of immigration officers’ warrant.

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Jul 13, 2026

Haley Stevens will be ready on day 1 to fight for Michigan, which is why I am excited to announce I am all in for Haley Stevens.

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Mitch McConnell
@mitchmcconnell· Republican · KY· Jul 13, 2026

But rest assured that, in the meantime, I’m not taking a break from the Senate business that matters to you.

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Marsha Blackburn
@marshablackburn· Republican · TN· Jul 13, 2026

We must continue to expand school choice programs, like the Education Freedom Scholarships, to make certain that every parent can choose the education for their child that best suits their child’s unique needs.

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Tim Scott
@timscott· Republican · SC· Jul 13, 2026

After speaking with Darline, there is no one better who understands Lindsey’s love for family, our state, and our country.

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Tim Scott
@timscott· Republican · SC· Jul 13, 2026

There is no one better who understands Lindsey’s love for family, our state, and our country.

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Brian Schatz
@brianschatz· Democratic · HI· Jul 13, 2026

We haven’t even had an up or down vote to authorize this war in the first place.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 13, 2026

Lindsey was part of every important policy issue and an indispensable player in every Senate ‘gang’.

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Richard Blumenthal
@richardblumenthal· Democratic · CT· Jul 13, 2026

I disagreed profoundly and passionately with Senator Graham on many issues... But, you know, he believed in coming back and trying to get things done.

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Richard Blumenthal
@richardblumenthal· Democratic · CT· Jul 13, 2026

I hope that his legacy, at least in part, is that America has a vital role to play in defending democracy in Ukraine because it is in our self-interest to stop Putin before he attacks NATO nations.

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Richard Blumenthal
@richardblumenthal· Democratic · CT· Jul 13, 2026

My hope is very honestly that his Republican colleagues and some of my Democratic colleagues will see it as a fitting tribute to pass this legislation right now.

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Mark Kelly
@markkelly· Democratic · AZ· Jul 13, 2026

I’ve flown on four missions to space, and I know how hard that crew and the teams on the ground worked.

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Maria Cantwell
@mariacantwell· Democratic · WA· Jul 13, 2026

The astronauts also imparted a powerful message about unity and the importance of caring for our shared home planet.

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Jul 13, 2026

While this legislative package provides additional resources to invest in housing, our work is far from over.

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Jul 13, 2026

I am proud that the new law will include my provision to ensure veterans experiencing homelessness and receiving VA disability benefits can still qualify for housing assistance.

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Cynthia Lummis
@cynthialummis· Republican · WY· Jul 13, 2026

Today, I introduced The Protect Domestic Oil and Gas Small Business Act, legislation designed to safeguard small, independent energy producers.

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Chris Coons
@chriscoons· Democratic · DE· Jul 13, 2026

Ultimately, the proposed rule seeks to create a centralized national absentee voter database with individualized barcodes connected to the voters’ names under the control of the President that contains the voting information of millions of…

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Jul 13, 2026

Instead of protecting affordable coverage and helping families afford basic necessities, Republicans chose to take health care away from millions of Americans and reduce food assistance for those who need it most – all to help finance…

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