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Dianne Emiel Feinstein was an American politician who served as a United States Senator from California from 1992 until her death in 2023. She was the first woman to hold this position, breaking significant barriers in a predominantly male political landscape. Throughout her tenure, Feinstein was known for her advocacy on issues such as gun control, environmental protection, and intelligence oversight, playing a pivotal role in shaping legislation in these areas.
Mr. President, I rise today to thank my colleagues on the transportation conference for including the National Flood Insurance Program reauthorization and for removing the controversial residual risk provision. That provision was a real…
Mr. President, Vice Chairman Chambliss and I are introducing a bill today to authorize funds included in the fiscal year 2012 Defense Appropriations Act that were not previously authorized. Last year, the classified annex to the Department…
Mr. President, I rise to express my deep disappointment that the Senate will not be considering amendment No. 2252, the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012. Unanimous consent was required for this amendment to be voted on, but…
Mr. President, I urge an ``aye'' vote. I don't believe a rollcall vote is necessary. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Who yields time in opposition?
Mr. President, I offer this amendment on behalf of Senator Chambliss and myself. This is a simple amendment. It simply authorizes a study into how we can better cover farmers affected by recalls they did not cause. When a food safety…
Mr. President, I call up amendment No. 2309. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from California [Mrs. Feinstein], for herself and Mr. Chambliss, proposes an amendment numbered…
Mr. President, I present this amendment on behalf of Senator Kyl, Senator Boxer, and myself. It is a very simple amendment. It maintains a provision from the 2008 farm bill that sets aside $37.5 million for air quality improvement…
Mr. President, I call up my amendment 2422. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from California [Mrs. Feinstein], for herself, Mrs. Boxer, and Mr. Kyl, proposes an amendment…
Mr. President, I am in support of this resolution with Senator Boxer congratulating the Los Angeles Kings on their 2012 Stanley Cup Championship. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the players, staff, and fans for…
Mr. President, I rise today once again with my friend and colleague from Kentucky, Senator McConnell, to introduce a joint resolution to renew the import ban on Burma for another year. We are proud to be joined by Senators McCain and…
Mr. President, I rise today to speak in strong support of the nomination of Arizona Supreme Court Justice Andrew Hurwitz to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The Ninth Circuit is the busiest Federal appellate court in the…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Lilia McFarland, a member of my staff, be granted the privilege of the floor for the remainder of the 112th Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…
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