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John Fetterman
@johnfetterman· Democratic · PA· Jul 11, 2026

Being an independent voice that works with the other side to deliver for Pennsylvanians might put me at odds with the party that I have stayed committed to and have no plans to leave – but I will continue to put the commonwealth and the…

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Maria Cantwell
@mariacantwell· Democratic · WA· Jul 11, 2026

The court has sided with the rule of law in allowing health inspectors into the Northwest ICE detention center.

cantwell.senate.gov
Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· Jul 11, 2026

The risks are the lived reality of AI for millions of Americans — and they deserve policymakers who are paying attention to their lives, not Big Tech’s bottom line.

markey.senate.gov
Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Jul 11, 2026

We unequivocally assert that allowing fentanyl to go unseized creates an unconscionable risk to New Mexicans.

heinrich.senate.gov
Ted Cruz
@tedcruz· Republican · TX· Jul 11, 2026

I am confident he will uphold the rule of law and keep Texans safe in this new position.

cruz.senate.gov
Kevin Cramer
@kevincramer· Republican · ND· Jul 11, 2026

“I thank our witness for joining us today, and I look forward to your testimony,”

cramer.senate.gov
Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Jul 11, 2026

They’re not just maintaining today’s grid — they’re building America’s energy future.

heinrich.senate.gov
Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Jul 11, 2026

As the son of an IBEW lineman, I’m proud to join my colleagues in introducing a resolution recognizing Journeyman Lineworkers Day.

heinrich.senate.gov
John Fetterman
@johnfetterman· Democratic · PA· Jul 11, 2026

Absolutely, Bernie Sanders needs to apologize to the voters of Maine and to everyone that donated to that train wreck of a campaign.

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Jul 11, 2026

Lineworkers keep the lights on and power nearly every aspect of our daily lives, often working long hours in dangerous conditions to ensure our homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure have safe, reliable electricity.

heinrich.senate.gov
John Fetterman
@johnfetterman· Democratic · PA· Jul 11, 2026

I think history vindicated someone like [former Sens. Kyrsten] Sinema [I–Ariz.] and [Joe] Manchin [I–W.Va.] to stand for that.

reason.com
Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Jul 11, 2026

We owe it to these workers to make sure they have the tools, training, and jobs they can build their families around and thrive.

heinrich.senate.gov
John Fetterman
@johnfetterman· Democratic · PA· Jul 11, 2026

My views really haven't changed. What's really changed is the party.

reason.com
John Fetterman
@johnfetterman· Democratic · PA· Jul 11, 2026

Without a doubt, the national debt is a ticking bomb.

reason.com
John Fetterman
@johnfetterman· Democratic · PA· Jul 11, 2026

(Sen.) Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) needs to apologize to the voters of Maine and to everyone that donated to that train wreck of a campaign.

foxnews.com
Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Jul 11, 2026

We call on HUD to withdraw this proposed rule and leave the agency’s current regulations in place.

vanhollen.senate.gov