While I continue to support these bills, I will not support separate actions that worsen the underlying disease of division infecting our country. The debate over the Senate 60-vote threshold shines a light on our broader challenges. There…
Kyrsten Sinema
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Kyrsten Lea Sinema is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Arizona since January 3, 2019. Originally a member of the Democratic Party, she became an Independent in December 2020. Sinema previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 3, 2013, to January 3, 2019. Throughout her political career, she has focused on issues such as healthcare, veterans' services, and bipartisan cooperation in Congress.
These bills help treat the symptoms of the disease. But they do not fully address the disease itself.
I share the disappointment of many that we’ve not found more support on the other side of the aisle for legislative responses to state level voting restrictions. I wish that were not the case.
I rise at a challenging, divisive time for our Nation. For years, America's politics have spiraled steadily downward into increasingly bitter, tribal partisanship, and our democracy has been strained. While that may sound abstract, it is a…
I will not support separate actions that worsen the underlying disease of division infecting our country. The debate over the Senate 60 vote threshold shines a light on our broader challenges.
There is no need for me to restate my longstanding support for the 60-vote threshold to pass legislation. There`s no need for me to restate its role protecting our country from wild reversals in federal policy. Eliminating the 60-vote…
I wish there had been a more serious effort on the part of Democratic Party leaders to sit down with the other party and genuinely discuss how to reforge common grounds on these issues.
I was necessarily absent, but had I been present I would have voted yes on rollcall vote 1 on the motion to invoke cloture on Anne Witkowsky to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Conflict and Stabilization Operations). I was necessarily…
Kyrsten Sinema, I think, right now is the staunchest advocate for the filibuster in the Democratic Party.
I should tell you that after meeting with some of her Democratic colleagues on the issue today, conservative Democratic Senator Kyrsten Sinema put out a statement reiterating her reluctance to change the filibuster rule, while also stating…
I was necessarily absent, but had I been present I would have voted yes on rollcall vote No. 492 on the Motion to Invoke Cloture on Lucy Koh, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit. I was necessarily absent, but had I been present…
the regulation fits the activity, right? Stablecoin issuance is different from traditional banking.
It is important for policymakers to consider the regulatory implications of this trend and the innovations happening in this ecosystem.
As you know, I cochair the Senate's Financial Innovation Caucus alongside my friend, Senator Lummis of Wyoming.
Step up. Step up. Democrats can do this on their own if you all get with the program.
I was necessarily absent, but had I been present I would have voted yes on rollcall No. 478, on the Motion to Invoke Cloture on Executive Calendar No. 567, Jessica Rosenworcel, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission…
I rise today to congratulate and thank Air Force Lt. Col. Renette Hilton. Renette has been serving as a Department of Defense fellow in my office this year, and she has been an asset to the people of Arizona and the U.S. Congress. Arizona…
Congress also recently acted by passing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which makes a historic and necessary investment in our core infrastructure like roads, bridges, transit, ports, and broadband.
Arizonans are increasingly concerned about supply chain disruptions and inflation.
Republican Senator Rob Portman, my negotiating partner in crafting this deal, has said he believes our new law is crafted in a way that will reduce inflation.
Legislation that is crafted together in a bipartisan way is the legislation that’s most likely to pass and stand the test of time.
That legislation that is crafted together in a bipartisan way is the legislation that’s most likely to pass and stand the test of time.
Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema... told 'The Washington Post' that she won`t allow that and her saying no alone means effectively all voting rights progress, all voting rights protections are blocked because of her.





