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Richard Durbin, commonly known as Dick Durbin, is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Illinois since 2005. A member of the Democratic Party, he has held various leadership roles, including Senate Majority Whip. Durbin has been a prominent advocate for issues such as healthcare reform, immigration policy, and gun control. He has also played a significant role in negotiations on budget and appropriations matters in the Senate.
I am sorry that he did not stay for a question because I would have asked the basic question phrased by Senator Schumer: Does he really believe that there is no evidence of voter suppression in the actions of 19 States across our Nation? I…
this past weekend--and yesterday, in particular--we celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It is likely, if you attended any event in that celebration, that you heard at least part of his ``I Have a Dream'' speech. Many of us in the…
earlier today, the Republican Senate leader came to the floor and noted the fact that when the American people were asked about the issues of the moment, they didn't mention their right to vote. I think most Americans would be surprised…
I announce that the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. Schatz) is necessarily absent. The result was announced--yeas 55, nays 44, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 8 Leg.] YEAS--55 Baldwin Barrasso Blackburn Blunt Boozman Braun Burr Capito Cassidy…
I ask unanimous consent that I be recognized for up to 15 minutes and Senators Padilla and Cantwell for up to 5 minutes each prior to the scheduled vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
I announce that the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. Schatz) is necessarily absent. The result was announced--yeas 52, nays 47, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 7 Ex.] YEAS--52 Baldwin Bennet Blumenthal Booker Brown Cantwell Cardin Carper Casey…
I announce that the Senator from California (Mrs. Feinstein), the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Sanders), and the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. Schatz) are necessarily absent. The result was announced--yeas 68, nays 29, as follows: [Rollcall Vote…
I have 7 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 following…
there are several issues swirling around the Senate at this moment. They relate to the voting rights of Americans. They relate to the voting rights of Senators--interesting that they would both be on parallel tracks as we debate them on…
20 years ago today, a C-141 Starlifter made its final descent toward a naval base in the Caribbean. As the plane landed, two white schoolbuses waited on the apron, together with a swarm of military humvees and a large contingent of armed…
I announce that the Senator from California (Mrs. Feinstein), the Senator from Minnesota (Ms. Klobuchar), the Senator from Oregon (Mr. Merkley), the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Ossoff), the Senator from California (Mr. Padilla), the Senator…
I announce that the Senator from California (Mrs. Feinstein), the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Ossoff), and the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Sanders) are necessarily absent.
I listened carefully to the Republican leader's statement about the institutions of the Senate, the traditions of the Senate, the rules of the Senate, the precedents of the Senate, and why we are dutybound to follow them, but I couldn't…
I want to thank the Senator from Minnesota. She is an extraordinarily talented legislator and works well in a challenging political environment, and she has tackled this issue with a ferocity and intensity which is seldom seen in the U.S…
a year ago today, we witnessed one of the worst assaults on our democracy in living memory. For those of us who were in the Chamber--that includes virtually every Senator--there are images which are emblazoned in our memory. Mine, like…
November 9, 2020, was the first day that the Senate was in session following the Presidential election that year. Six days had passed since the polls had closed. It had been 2 days since enough votes were tallied for the Associated Press…
I announce that the Senator from California, (Mrs. Feinstein), the Senator from Minnesota (Ms. Klobuchar), the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. Menendez), the Senator from Washington (Mrs. Murray), the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Ossoff), the…
I announce that the Senator from Maryland (Mr. Cardin), the Senator from California (Mrs. Feinstein), the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. Menendez), the Senator from Washington (Mrs. Murray), the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Ossoff), the Senator…
Mark Twain said that ``the two most important days in your life are the day you were born and the day you find out why.'' Harry Reid grew up in the tiny mining town of Searchlight, NV. This politician class, which I am part of, likes to…
the Senate will soon vote on 10 judicial nominees--nine for district courts and one for the Ninth Circuit appeals court--as we continue the critical work of restoring balance to our Federal judiciary. Before briefly speaking on their…
I yield back time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. All postcloture time has expired. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the Thurston nomination? The yeas and nays have been requested. Is there a sufficient second…
I announce that the Senator from California (Mrs. Feinstein), the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Ossoff), the Senator from Michigan (Mr. Peters), the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Sanders), and the Senator from Virginia (Mr. Warner) are necessarily…
May I make an inquiry of the Chair? How long was the last rollcall vote? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Twenty-three minutes.
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