The Republican Party is on the wrong side of history by a long shot.

I think that's the first step that ought to be taken with the Supreme Court itself, with its leader, the chief justice. Make it clear that they are going to bring reform when it comes to ethics to the court and spell out what they're going…

There's no question in my mind that the Supreme Court has exempted itself from the standards that apply to the executive and legislative branch, and even to other judges.

I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 1248 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…

I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the…

I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 1247 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…

24 years ago today, tragedy struck Littleton, CO. It was a day that began like any other but--in a matter of hours--would scar our Nation forever. Today, the word ``Columbine'' is synonymous with an act of terror that every parent fears…

most Americans spent more time at home watching television during the pandemic. I know I did. And what was one of the most common commercials we saw? Direct-to-consumer drug ads. You know, those fancy commercials with catchy music…

I announce that the Senator from California (Mrs. Feinstein) is necessarily absent. Mr. McCONNELL. The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Hawley). The result was announced--yeas 42, nays 56, as follows…

I announce that the Senator from California (Mrs. Feinstein) is necessarily absent. Mr. McCONNELL. The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Indiana (Mr. Braun) and the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Tillis)…

I was necessarily absent for rollcall vote No. 2, on adoption of the Van Hollen amendment to provide grants fire station construction through the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, 85. Had I been present for the…

I have discussed the matter which Senator Lee brings to the floor for consideration, and I thank him for accommodating me by allowing me to object at the beginning rather than at the end of his remarks. And I will say that it relates to a…

I announce that the Senator from California (Mrs. Feinstein) is necessarily absent. The result was announced--yeas 45, nays 54, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 89 Leg.] YEAS--45 Barrasso Blackburn Boozman Braun Britt Budd Capito Cassidy…

I announce that the Senator from California (Mrs. Feinstein) is necessarily absent. The result was announced--yeas 48, nays 51, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 90 Leg.] YEAS--48 Barrasso Blackburn Boozman Braun Britt Budd Capito Cassidy…

I announce that the Senator from California (Mrs. Feinstein) and the Senator from Rhode Island (Mr. Whitehouse) are necessarily absent. Mr. McCONNELL. The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Alabama (Mrs. Britt) and…

I announce that the Senator from California (Mrs. Feinstein, is necessarily absent. The result was announced--yeas 45, nays 54, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 88 Leg.] YEAS--45 Barrasso Blackburn Boozman Braun Britt Budd Capito Cassidy…

Let me say further, he, as I understand it, is going to be trying to offer, despite my objection, a resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Heritage Foundation. The fact that I am applying the Committee Rules is no reflection…

there is a grave threat to America's future lurking online. Big Tech giants and other online platforms are working every day to capture the minds of our children in order to pad their profits. Toddlers, before they can walk or barely talk…

I nudged from time to time and urged that you try to find some common ground with the White House.

It's really pretty nice to have these folks here with their families and the history.

I believe excellent nominees came out as a result.

this week, the Senate will consider legislation to protect and support firefighters across the country: the Fire Grants and Safety Act. Every day, our Nation's bravest run headfirst toward danger to extinguish fires and defend our…

this week, the Senate will vote to confirm Amy Solomon as Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs--OJP--within the Department of Justice. Ms. Solomon is a devoted public servant whose policy expertise and commitment…

the highest Court in America should not have the lowest standards when it comes to ethics, but for too long that has been the case for the U.S. Supreme Court. It definitely needs to change. While the Senate was out of session for the…

I believe we can solve hunger. I believe that we can take what works, and we have seen a lot of things that are working across the country.