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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.

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Oct 25, 2020

I was necessarily absent but had I been present would have voted yes on rollcall vote 201 on the Motion to Proceed to H.J. Res. 90, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code…

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Sep 22, 2020

I was necessarily absent but had I been present would have voted yes on rollcall vote 182, on the nomination of Franklin Ulyses Valderrama, of Illinois, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois. Mr. President, I was…

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Aug 6, 2020

I was necessarily absent but had I been present would have voted no on rollcall vote 153, motion to proceed to the House message to accompany S.178, a bill to condemn gross human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslims in Xinjiang…

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Jun 24, 2020

I was necessarily absent but had I been present would have voted no on rollcall Vote 112, motion to invoke cloture on confirmation of Michael Pack to be Chief Executive Officer of the Broadcasting Board of Governors. I was necessarily…

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Mar 5, 2020

today I wish to honor the life and legacy of Lawrence ``Larry'' Hammond, a tireless advocate for justice who passed away in Phoenix, AZ, on March 2, 2020. Larry was a respected attorney and the senior partner of the investigation and…

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Mar 3, 2020

I rise today to honor the esteemed career and public service of Dr. William Wallace Covington, who is retiring as regents' professor of forestry at Northern Arizona University, NAU. As founder and director of NAU's Ecological Restoration…

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Jan 30, 2020

Mr. Chief Justice, I submit a question to the desk for the President's counsel on behalf of myself, Senator Manchin, Senator Murkowski, and Senator Collins. The CHIEF JUSTICE. Thank you. The question from Senator Sinema and the other…

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Jan 29, 2020

Mr. Chief Justice, I submit a question to the President's counsel. The CHIEF JUSTICE. Thank you. The question from Senator Sinema to President's counsel is this: The administration notified Congress of the hold of the Northern Triangle…

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Oct 29, 2019

I rise today to address one of the biggest concerns facing everyday families in Arizona: making healthcare more affordable and maintaining critical healthcare protections. Sometimes the issues discussed on the Senate floor appear far…

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Sep 12, 2019

I join my colleagues in opposition to cutting congressionally mandated support from critical military construction projects in Arizona, the United States, and around the world. This misguided effort takes $30 million away from Ft…

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Sep 11, 2019

I was necessarily absent, but had I been present, would have voted yes on rollcall vote 263, motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar No. 403, Kelly Craft, of Kentucky, to be Representative of the United States to the UN General…

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Jul 23, 2019

I am honored to rise to deliver my maiden speech as the senior U.S. Senator from the great State of Arizona. I was sworn in to this distinguished body just over 6 months ago. I am incredibly honored and humbled to join only a dozen others…

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Jun 13, 2019

I rise today regarding the U.S. Senate's passage of S. 1749, the Protecting Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act, by unanimous consent. The Protecting Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act aims to preserve access to affordable VA…

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May 13, 2019

I was necessarily absent but, had I been present, would have voted yes on rollcall vote 99, the confirmation of Joseph F. Bianco, of New York, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit. Mr. President, I was necessarily…

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Apr 3, 2019

I agree with my colleagues' statements and am proud to continue the legacy of water policy leadership in Arizona. Water plays a pivotal role for the environment, economic development, and cultural heritage of Arizona, and I am proud to…

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Jan 24, 2019

I want to thank my colleagues from Maryland and Alaska for bringing us together today but also for the work our group has been putting in for the last several weeks to find a solution to end this harmful and hurtful shutdown. The voters of…

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Sep 26, 2018

Every day, I hear from Arizonans who are sick and tired of the dysfunction in Washington. They know that the partisan fights and name-calling keeps Congress from delivering the results that Arizona families expect from their leaders…

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Sep 26, 2018

no one, no matter how powerful they are or to which political party they belong, is above the law.

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Sep 26, 2018

Frankly, people back home are sick and tired of politicians and bureaucrats who think they can play by a different set of rules.

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Sep 13, 2018

For many veterans, the return to civilian life can feel overwhelming. Ensuring enough community support and mental health resources are available is essential. We recently heard from Andrew, who lives in Chandler, Arizona. He joined the…

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Sep 13, 2018

I want to take a moment to thank my colleague and friend, Congressman Mast. While he spoke very eloquently about his fellow veterans, and commitment to service, and leaving no man behind, he is very humble, and didn't share all of his own…

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Jul 18, 2018

I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 362. The Acting CHAIR. There being no further amendments, under the rule, the Committee rises. Accordingly, the Committee rose; and the Speaker pro…

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Jul 18, 2018

I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 346. Amendment No. 44 Offered by Mr. Mullin The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on the amendment offered by…

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Jul 11, 2018

Cracking down on weapons proliferation is essential to our national security.

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Jul 11, 2018

We must be tough and smart to combat these threats.

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