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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 ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on November 16, 2011, at 9 a.m. to conduct a hearing entitled ``Weeding Out Bad…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Adam Christensen, a congressional science fellow assigned to my office, be granted floor privileges during consideration of this bill. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Madam President, it is my understanding that Senator Bingaman would like to speak on an amendment he has filed and Senator Murkowski may well come down to speak on that, which is fine. I will yield to Senator Bingaman to do that now. The…
Madam President, what is the parliamentary status now? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senate is still in morning business. The Republicans control 6 minutes 25 seconds.
Madam President, I thank Senator Bingaman for his comments. He has been an excellent chair of the committee. It is our understanding that these points were never brought to the committee. However, I am told the Energy Department has told…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and the Coast Guard of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on November…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs' Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance, and Investment be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on November 16, 2011, at 9:30…
Mr. President, as I understand the current situation, we do not know whether we are on three bills or one bill. That is up to the leadership. Senator Alexander and I have worked on the Energy and Water bill. We are very hopeful we can move…
I ask unanimous consent to speak as if in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Remembering Evelyn H. Lauder
Mr. President, I note the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk proceeded to call the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from California is recognized.
Mr. President, if I understand this correctly, it is, as Senator Alexander has stated, that the effort is to, under a germane rule, have the Energy and Water appropriations bill brought to the floor. If that is achieved, then all Members…
Let me thank the distinguished ranking member for those comments, and I believe we are in agreement. What is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander. I would hope any Democratic amendments could come in just as quickly as possible, and…
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