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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.

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Nov 8, 2011

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Alabama (Mr. Sessions). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 99, nays 0, as follows: [Rollcall…

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Nov 7, 2011

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Utah (Mr. Hatch), and the Senator from Utah ( Mr. Lee), the Senator from Illinois (Mr. Kirk), and the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. DeMint). Further, if present and voting…

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Nov 3, 2011

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Coburn) and the Senator from Nevada (Mr. Heller). The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Klobuchar). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result…

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Nov 2, 2011

I ask unanimous consent to have printed in the Record a letter to Attorney General Holder. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: U.S. Senate, Washington, DC, November 2, 2011. Hon. Eric…

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Nov 1, 2011

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Arizona (Mr. McCain). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 69, nays 30, as follows: [Rollcall Vote…

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Nov 1, 2011

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Arizona (Mr. McCain). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 39, nays 60, as follows: [Rollcall…

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Nov 1, 2011

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Burr) and the Senator from Arizona (Mr. McCain). The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Tester). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The…

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Nov 1, 2011

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Burr) and the Senator from Arizona (Mr. McCain). The result was announced--yeas 44, nays 54, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 191 Leg.] YEAS--44 Alexander…

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Nov 1, 2011

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Arizona (Mr. McCain) and the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Burr). The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result…

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Nov 1, 2011

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Arizona (Mr. McCain) and the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Burr). The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result…

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Oct 31, 2011

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from New Hampshire (Ms. Ayotte), the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Blunt), the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Burr), the Senator from Indiana (Mr. Coats), the Senator from South…

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Oct 20, 2011

would it be in order for me to speak as in morning business for up to 5 minutes at this point? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The remarks of Mr. Kyl are printed in today's Record under ``Morning Business.'')…

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Oct 20, 2011

for my colleagues who are here, I wish to explain the reason for an amendment which I have filed, No. 912, along with the cosponsors, my colleagues Senator McCain and Senator Cornyn from Texas, an amendment which seeks to add some money…

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Oct 20, 2011

it has been said no one is indispensable and that may be true, but next week we will test that theory after the departure of my chief of staff, Lisa Wolski. Lisa has been on my whip staff since January of 2003. She started as tax counsel…

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Oct 20, 2011

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. Paul). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 82, nays 16, as follows: [Rollcall…

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Oct 19, 2011

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

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Oct 13, 2011

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Coburn), the Senator from Indiana (Mr. Lugar), and the Senator from Louisiana (Mr. Vitter). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber…

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Oct 13, 2011

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Coburn), the Senator from Indiana (Mr. Lugar), and the Senator from Louisiana (Mr. Vitter). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber…

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Oct 12, 2011

I would like to briefly explain my position on the free trade agreements/trade adjustment assistance package. I support the free trade agreements, FTAs, with Panama, Colombia, and South Korea, and only wish these agreements had been taken…

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Oct 12, 2011

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Coburn). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 83, nays 15, as follows: [Rollcall…

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Oct 12, 2011

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Coburn). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 77, nays 22, as follows: [Rollcall…

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Oct 12, 2011

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Coburn). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 66, nays 33, as follows: [Rollcall…

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Oct 11, 2011

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Coburn). The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Udall of Colorado). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 50, nays 49…

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Oct 11, 2011

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Coburn). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 63, nays 35, as follows: [Rollcall…

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Oct 11, 2011

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Coburn). The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Bennet). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 98, nays 0, as follows…

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