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Barbara Boxer

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Barbara Boxer is a former United States Senator from California, serving from January 5, 1993, to January 3, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 3, 1983, to January 5, 1993. Throughout her political career, Boxer was known for her strong advocacy on environmental issues, women's rights, and healthcare reform. She played a significant role in various legislative efforts, including those aimed at addressing climate change and protecting public health.

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Jun 29, 2016

Even the title? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The title amendment is a separate question.

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Jun 29, 2016

Parliamentary inquiry. Mr. President, Parliamentary inquiry. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from California.

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Jun 29, 2016

I just want to understand where we are, because there is a lot of angst and discomfort, and I want to say to Senator Hirono, who happened to read what we are voting on, which I really appreciate, and called it to our attention---- is it…

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Jun 29, 2016

So if I were to make a unanimous consent request--further parliamentary---- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Which amendment could be a complete substitute replacing that language.

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Jun 29, 2016

So the title would no longer be in the bill; is that correct? The PRESIDING OFFICER. That depends on the action of the House in response to the Senate amendment on the bill.

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Jun 20, 2016

Madam President, reserving the right to object, may I ask for 10 minutes after my colleagues have spoken? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Will the Senator modify his request?

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Jun 20, 2016

OK. I understand that Senator Nelson wants some time and Senator Murphy wants some time. May I ask through the Chair how much time remains on our side? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The time is not equally divided.

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Jun 20, 2016

Madam President, what is the order? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from California has up to 10 minutes.

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Jun 20, 2016

Thank you, Madam President. First, I thank my colleague Senator Feinstein for her decades of work to address gun violence. I also thank Senators Murphy, Blumenthal, and Booker for standing on their feet for almost 15 hours to force the…

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Jun 20, 2016

Let me suggest, then, that after I finish on our side, that Senator Nelson be followed by Senator Murphy at times they can work out on our side and Senator Grassley in between--for how many minutes?

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Jun 20, 2016

I didn't say that, no, sir. Madam President, I think we will let everyone work it out, but I know I have 10 minutes, so I will take that time at this time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from California.

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Jun 8, 2016

Mr. President, I have laryngitis, which is the dream of my friends on the other side of the aisle, but I want to say that the Sullivan amendment is dangerous and it is unnecessary. It is the last thing we should do given the lessons we…

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