Chuck Grassley: “Today is the 39th-year celebration of the U.S. Senate being covered by C-SPAN2. I have come to the floor countless times…”

“Today is the 39th-year celebration of the U.S. Senate being covered by C-SPAN2. I have come to the floor countless times since my first term in the U.S. Senate, beginning in 1981. It is a privilege to represent Iowans and my home State here in the greatest deliberative body in the world. For more than four decades and counting, I have joined my colleagues here in this Chamber to debate public policy, shed light on wrongdoing, and celebrate historic milestones. I have cast votes on behalf of Iowans, given my assent or dissent to nominations and legislation on matters both foreign and domestic on issues from A to Z. For a period of time spanning more than 27 years, I held the longest voting streak in Senate history. My 8,927 consecutive rollcall votes ended in November of 2020, when I was quarantined for exposure to COVID-19. My good friend from Maine Senator Susan Collins now holds the baton, as she continues her unbroken voting streak since she was sworn into office in 1997. During the 116th Congress and now the 119th Congress, I am honored to serve as Senate President pro tempore.”