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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.
Madam President, I rise to talk about the judicial confirmation process, given the fact that President Obama will soon be nominating someone for the Supreme Court to replace retiring Justice Stevens. There has been a lot written about this…
Thank you, Madam President. I appreciate it. I will conclude with this particular example: You want a judge who is going to be on the Court to say: I understand the balance of power. I have read the law, and I understand the precedents…
Violence there is escalating exponentially. Thousands of people have been killed just south of the border by drug cartels.
Mr. President, last week I traveled around my State of Arizona to large towns and small, and I heard from many of my constituents. Arizonians have very serious concerns about what is happening here in Washington. They are worried about the…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Utah (Mr. Bennett), the Senator from New Hampshire (Mr. Gregg), and the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Bond). The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Shaheen). Are there any other Senators in…
It is easier just to say the ``other'' Senator from Arizona, given who my colleague is. First of all, I want to say that my colleague, John McCain, has been a leader in this battle for fiscal responsibility for as long as I have been in…
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Isakson). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 58, nays 40, as follows: [Rollcall…
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Isakson). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 56, nays 43, as follows: [Rollcall…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Isakson) and the Senator from Utah (Mr. Bennett). The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Hagan). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The yeas and…
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Isakson). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 56, nays 42, as follows: [Rollcall…
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Isakson). The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Gillibrand). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 53, nays 45, as…
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