Chris Coons
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Chris Coons is a United States Senator from Delaware, serving since 2010. A member of the Democratic Party, Coons has been involved in various Senate committees, focusing on issues such as foreign relations, judiciary matters, and small business. He is known for his advocacy on topics including military policy and legal transparency in government actions. Coons has also been active in promoting bipartisan efforts in the Senate.
Jun 7, 2011
Nomination hearings are important. The positions to which all of our nominees today are seeking confirmation carry with them lifetime tenure.
Jun 7, 2011
It is in my view important the Senate takes seriously its role to examine the qualifications, work ethic, and intelligence of our nominees.
Jun 7, 2011
We serve as the final gatekeeper, and it is our role to ensure the Federal judiciary is staffed with capable, honest, and hard-working judges.
May 26, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. 1114, a short-term one-month PATRIOT Act sunset extension bill, which is currently at the desk; that the bill be read the third time, and passed; that the motion to…
May 26, 2011
I am disappointed my unanimous consent request was not agreed to. I wish to explain my action here today. The comments I am about to give are an explanation of a vote I intended to take later today. As Senator Chambliss said just before…
May 19, 2011
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 May 19, 2011, at 10 a.m., to conduct a…
May 19, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on May 19, 2011, at 10 a.m. to conduct a hearing entitled ``Small Business Recovery: Progress Report…
May 19, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on May 19, 2011, at 3:30 p.m., to hold an African Affairs subcommittee hearing entitled, ``Next Steps in Cote…
May 19, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that the Select Committee on Intelligence be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on May 19, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. African Affairs Subcommittee
May 19, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Water and Power be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on May 19, 2011, at 2:30 p.m., in room SD-366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…
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