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Jon Kyl

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Jon Kyl is a former United States Senator from Arizona, serving from 1995 to 2013. A member of the Republican Party, Kyl was known for his work on issues such as tax policy, national security, and judicial appointments. During his tenure, he played a significant role in various legislative efforts, including the confirmation of Supreme Court justices and tax reform initiatives. Kyl also served as the Senate Minority Whip from 2007 to 2013, showcasing his leadership within the party.

May 20, 2010

Madam President, in the final hours of debate on this bill, I think we should be asking ourselves why we started the whole exercise in the first place. What is the purpose of financial regulatory reform? I wish to address that for a moment…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-20
May 19, 2010

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of my remarks today to the National Policy Conference of The Nixon Center and The Richard Nixon Foundation be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-19
May 18, 2010

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Ohio (Mr. Voinovich). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 75, nays 21, as follows: [Rollcall Vote…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-18
May 18, 2010

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The question is on agreeing to the Corker amendment. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-18
May 18, 2010

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Ohio (Mr. Voinovich). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 57, nays 38, as follows: [Rollcall Vote…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-18
May 17, 2010

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Alaska (Ms. Murkowski). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Alaska (Ms. Murkowski) would have voted ``yea.'' The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-17
May 17, 2010

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Alaska (Ms. Murkowski). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Alaska (Ms. Murkowski) would have voted ``yea.'' The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-17
May 17, 2010

Mr. President I, too, would like to address the Supreme Court nominee. I associate myself fully with the remarks of Senator McConnell, which raise an important point for us to consider. I will correct the record in a couple of situations…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-17
May 13, 2010

Mr. President, I wish to briefly echo the sentiments of both Senators Sessions and Corker. They have both given a great deal of thought to the problems here. These are not political issues that capture the imagination of either the news…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-13
May 13, 2010

Mr. President, as far as I know, there is no one else on our side wishing to speak; therefore, we can yield back time of the minority.

Congressional Record · 2010-05-13
May 13, 2010

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk called the roll.

Congressional Record · 2010-05-13

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