Mr. President, would the Chair acknowledge that the 51 minutes now is the time of 1 hour, equally divided, minus the time of Senator Alexander; is that correct? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. That is correct. ____________________
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.
Mr. President, as three of my colleagues have already noted this morning, President Obama's health care law turns 1 next week, and in my view it hasn't been aging very well. On the eve of its 1-year anniversary, I too would like to review…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that morning business be for 1 hour and that the time be equally divided. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
Mr. President, I wanted to say a few words in support of the continuing resolution that the House of Representatives passed that we are going to be voting on here in another hour or so. It is H.J. Res. 48. This is the second short-term…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Inhofe) and the Senator from Nevada (Mr. Ensign). The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Bennet). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Chambliss), the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Crapo), and the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Risch). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Chambliss), the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Crapo), and the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Risch). The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Manchin). Are there any other Senators in the…
Mr. President, we are going to have a vote a little bit later this afternoon to proceed to a bill which I do not happen to think is a very good bill, but I am going to vote to proceed to it, because the majority leader has made clear we…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Texas (Mrs. Hutchison) and the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Inhofe). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to have printed in the Record materials concerning the America Invents Act that were distributed by the Republican Policy Committee last week. These consist of a legislative notice describing the bill…
Mr. President, I rise today to make a few comments about the present bill, which has now been retitled the ``America Invents Act.'' This bill is almost identical to the managers' amendment that was negotiated by Chairman Leahy and…





