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Brian Emanuel Schatz is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from Hawaii since December 26, 2012. A member of the Democratic Party, Schatz has focused on issues such as climate change, healthcare, and education during his time in office. He succeeded Daniel Akaka and has been an advocate for renewable energy and environmental protection, reflecting Hawaii's unique ecological challenges and opportunities.
I know of no further debate on the bill, as amended. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there further debate? Hearing none, the bill having been read the third time, the question is, Shall the bill pass? The bill (S. 989), as amended, was passed.
Mr. President, in reserving the right to object and just very quickly, look, we are at an impasse here. The problem is that the Senator from Missouri is asking for something that he knows I can't agree to, and he is blocking the…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to modify the previous order so that the Senate remain in executive session until 6:15 p.m., with all provisions under the previous order remaining in effect. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…
Mr. President, our Navy and Marine Corps are the best in the world, but we face many challenges across the globe. We need to build new ships and maintain our current fleet. We need to recruit, train, and equip a force necessary to deter…
It is fine. Go ahead. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
I ask unanimous consent that we start the 5:30 vote right now. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.
With your permission, through the Chair, far be it from me to delay the passage of this law, which I know has been worked on by Native people and staffers for many, many years, but I just wanted to make my private commitment to the Senator…
Mr. President, I have five requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it recess until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 30, and that following the prayer and the pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that S. 5068 be discharged from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…
Madam President, I understand the Chair has an announcement. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Chair lays before the Senate a communication regarding the resignation of Senator Inhofe. Without objection, the letters will be printed in the Record…
Madam President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand in recess under the previous order, following the remarks of Senator Portman. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is…
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