Oct 5, 2013
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the period of morning business be extended until 5 p.m. today, with all other provisions of the previous order remaining in effect. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…
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Chris Scott Murphy is a United States Senator from Connecticut, serving since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Murphy has been a prominent advocate for various progressive issues, including gun control, healthcare reform, and climate change action. He has played a significant role in national discussions surrounding these topics, often emphasizing the need for legislative changes to address pressing societal challenges.
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Oct 5, 2013
Mr. President, let me thank my great friend from Louisiana for her remarks and for all the work she has done to stand up for her constituents, but also for small businesses. I think she makes a great point, that right now there are…
Oct 3, 2013
Again, the Senator having rejected my offer to modify his consent--we have an opportunity to pass a continuing resolution which enjoys the support of the Senate, which reportedly enjoys the support of the majority of Members of the House…
Oct 3, 2013
Mr. President, the Founding Fathers set up a system of government which intentionally made social change in this country hard to achieve. They set up a pretty complicated legislative process with an innovative bicameral legislature in…
Oct 3, 2013
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on October 3, 2013, at 2:30 p.m., to hold a Western Hemisphere and Global Narcotics Affairs subcommittee…
Oct 3, 2013
Reserving the right to object, Madam President, my understanding is that the Senator is proposing to allow for appropriations to move forward for a portion of veterans funding. Let me just say a few things. It is clearly a hardship that…
Oct 3, 2013
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the sessions of the Senate on October 3, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. committee on…
Oct 3, 2013
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on October 3, 2013, at 10 a.m., to hold a hearing entitled, ``Reversing Iran's Nuclear Program.'' The…
Oct 3, 2013
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the period of morning business for debate only be extended to 5 p.m., with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Sep 30, 2013
Mr. President, after 5 years of being a parent, I have gotten used to temper tantrums. It is an unavoidable part of having kids. They demand something--they want a second dessert, they want another 10 minutes before bedtime--and if they…
Sep 30, 2013
Mr. President, I ask to speak in morning business for 10 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Sep 27, 2013
Madam President, I rise today to engage my colleagues Senator Wyden, Senator Murkowski, and Senator Moran in a colloquy regarding legislation the Senate adopted yesterday for the modernization of the Federal helium reserve. I first would…
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