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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.
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Blunt). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 96, nays 0, as follows: [Rollcall Vote…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso), the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Chambliss), the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Coburn), the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Corker), and the Senator from Wyoming…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Corker), the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso), and the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Enzi). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Tennessee (Mr…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Corker), the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso), and the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Enzi). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Tennessee (Mr…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Corker), the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso), the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Enzi), and the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. Paul). Further, if present and voting…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso), the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Corker), the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Enzi), and the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. Paul). Further, if present and voting…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Corker), the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. Paul), the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso), and the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Enzi). Further, if present and voting…
I have an amendment which I will be speaking to in just a moment. First, I ask unanimous consent that an editorial in the Arizona Republic from September 21, by Robert Robb, the subject of which is President Obama's debt-cutting plan fails…
the amendment I will be talking about has been filed. It is amendment No. 645. But before I describe that amendment--which I believe and hope we will be able to vote on when we have our series of votes later on this afternoon--I want to…
the amendment, as I said, is numbered 645, and I will be discussing the contents of the amendment and why I think it should be addressed. But let me precede that with this point. I think the bill before us, the TAA bill, actually deserved…
this amendment is very simple. It eliminates one small piece of the TAA Program called TAA for Firms. Now, why would I do this? Strictly for bipartisan reasons, to demonstrate my agreement with President Obama, who also supports the repeal…
I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. The question is on agreeing to the amendment. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Enzi) and the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Enzi) and the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was…
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Indiana (Mr. Lugar). The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Udall of New Mexico). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 44, nays 54…
I would hope that my colleagues would consider and potentially act on this legislation so that we can continue to try to close all of the loopholes that we have identified that enable illicit financial activities.
Not only is any dollar given to Hamas' so-called charitable wing a dollar that can be diverted to terrorism, but donations to this and other groups also enhance their power and prestige, which in turn makes it easier for them to recruit…
Since we make it a crime to knowingly provide material assistance to these and other terrorist groups, these statutes have helped starve those groups of resources.
I want to urge the Office of Management and Budget to complete an expeditious review of the final review and get this done so that we can take advantage of the tools that we passed here in the Congress and confront these illicit financing…
I am delighted that they have been upheld in the Holder v. Humanitarian Law Project decision because they are a very important work horse in our efforts against al Qaeda, Hamas, and other terrorist organizations.
recently, international media and diplomatic attention has focused on the inspiring stories of citizens across the Middle East and North Africa demanding greater participation in their government. While the regime changes in Libya, Egypt…
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the roll call be dispensed with. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Burr), the Senator from Utah (Mr. Hatch), the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Inhofe), the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. Paul), and the Senator from Idaho (Mr…
This month marks the third anniversary of the Federal seizure of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the collapse of Lehman Brothers, the bailout of AIG, and other events that marked a turning point in the global financial crisis. At the time…
I would ask unanimous consent that I may speak for such time as I may consume. The ACTING PRESIDNET pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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