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Joe Manchin
@joemanchin· Democratic · WV· Jun 21, 2026

The politics are so toxic, the more you talk about this party, that party, what candidate and this candidate.

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Joe Manchin
@joemanchin· Democratic · WV· Jun 21, 2026

We need to do permitting reform in America, we're not going to meet the challenges and be energy-independent.

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Raphael Warnock
@raphaelwarnock· Democratic · GA· Jun 21, 2026

We’ve learned, due in part to recent history, that it’s easier to get into a war than it is to get out.

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Raphael Warnock
@raphaelwarnock· Democratic · GA· Jun 21, 2026

The problem is that the President has decided to use that military force and significantly deplete our defense arsenal for his own pet projects.

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Raphael Warnock
@raphaelwarnock· Democratic · GA· Jun 21, 2026

Here we are, tens of billions, if not hundreds of billions, of American taxpayer dollars spent. Gas prices are well over $4 a gallon. Hard-working American families crushed under tens of billions of dollars in soaring energy prices, and…

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Adam Schiff
@adamschiff· Democratic · CA· Jun 21, 2026

Providing federal funding for election administration would give state and local election offices additional resources to administer elections and respond to election security threats.

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James Lankford
@jameslankford· Republican · OK· Jun 21, 2026

“There is no vote that we will take in this body today that will make the nation stronger than just dads loving their kids, and spending time with them, and helping them know how to be able to walk with God, live a patriotic life, and to…

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James Lankford
@jameslankford· Republican · OK· Jun 21, 2026

Healthy families make healthy communities make a healthy nation,” said Lankford on the floor. “If dads back away from their families, families get weaker, communities get weaker, the nation gets weaker. If dads are engaged with their kids…

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Tommy Tuberville
@tommytuberville· Republican · AL· Jun 21, 2026

In June, we celebrate Father’s Day. We appreciate the fathers—like Larry—who have helped instill patriotism in the next generation.

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Lisa Blunt Rochester
@lisabluntrochester· Democratic · DE· Jun 21, 2026

Today, it is on us to be strong for them in their time of pain and grief. Our hearts are with the families of the victims and the Wilmington Hospital community.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Jun 21, 2026

This bill helps stop suspicious payments before taxpayer dollars walk out the door.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· Jun 21, 2026

We must build AI infrastructure with the public rules around it, with community input, and mitigating environmental impacts.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· Jun 21, 2026

Data centers are literally changing the landscape for families across the country—from the air they breathe to the electricity bills hitting their inboxes every month,

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· Jun 21, 2026

AI should be a tool to help workers, not a weapon used against them.

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Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Jun 21, 2026

These men and women answer to the American people and the Constitution – not the political whims of an Administration.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jun 21, 2026

Unlike Donald Trump who has made it clear he doesn’t think about Americans’ financial situation as his own policies drive up costs, I will always keep fighting to ensure the middle class isn’t left behind and pushing for that more perfect…

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jun 21, 2026

Too many cannot afford the basics like gas, groceries and diapers for their babies while billionaires are being handed another tax break.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jun 21, 2026

Juneteenth is about recognizing our nation’s full history and reflecting on what liberation means for Black Americans today.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jun 21, 2026

I cosponsored the bipartisan Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026 which would increase certain veteran’s benefits.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jun 21, 2026

I introduced bipartisan legislation to help reduce suicides among veterans by providing free secure firearm storage to veterans.

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Mitch McConnell
@mitchmcconnell· Republican · KY· Jun 21, 2026

I was encouraged by the President’s nomination of Jay Clayton to be the Director of National Intelligence. Mr. Clayton is known to the Senate, and his distinguished prior service, overseeing sensitive financial investigations as SEC Chair…

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Bill Hagerty
@billhagerty· Republican · TN· Jun 21, 2026

@POTUS has made an outstanding choice in nominating Jay Clayton to be the next Director of National Intelligence. Jay has been a longtime friend and someone who exhibits great intellect and a passion for public service.

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