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Richard Shelby is a former United States Senator from Alabama, serving from January 3, 1987, until January 3, 2021. A member of the Republican Party, Shelby was known for his work on various committees, including Appropriations and Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Throughout his tenure, he focused on issues such as military funding, economic development, and infrastructure improvements in Alabama.
we face a serious global crisis today with the spread of the coronavirus. We all know that. The American people, I believe, expect us here in the U.S. Senate to set aside politics and set into motion a swift and sweeping response to this…
the American people are apprehensive about the spread of the coronavirus in the United States and abroad, as we can always remember. Global financial markets are on edge. Both are resilient, but vigorous action, I believe, is needed to…
I rise today to recognize and honor Laura Dove as she retires from serving as Secretary for the Majority of the U.S. Senate. Laura began her service many years ago as a Senate page. She returned as an assistant in the Senate Republican…
I ask unanimous consent that before we recess, I be allowed to finish my remarks. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
I rise today in the U.S. Senate in support of Andrew Brasher of Montgomery, AL, whom I recommended and was later nominated by President Trump to sit on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, a very important post. I believe…
over the past 2 weeks, my colleagues and I have patiently listened to arguments from both the House managers and the President's counsel right here in the Senate regarding a grave allegation from the House that the President has committed…
Mr. Chief Justice, I send a question to the desk. The CHIEF JUSTICE. Thank you. The question from Senator Shelby is for the counsel for the President: Though not charged in the Articles of Impeachment, House Managers and others have stated…
I send a question to the desk. The CHIEF JUSTICE. Thank you. Senator Shelby's question is directed to counsel for the President: How does the noncriminal ``abuse of power'' standard advanced by the House Managers differ from…
pursuant to section 904 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and the waiver provisions of applicable budget resolutions, I move to waive all applicable sections of that act and applicable budget resolutions for purposes of consideration…
I ask unanimous consent that I be allowed to finish my remarks prior to the vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
just a few weeks ago right here, Congress passed a continuing resolution to fund the government through December 20. At that time, few if any of us predicted that we would pass all 12 appropriations bills in such a small window of time…
today I am honored to congratulate my friend and colleague, Senator Johnny Isakson on his retirement from the U.S. Senate after 15 years of dedicated service. Senator Isakson served the State of Georgia and the entire Nation with…
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