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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 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. 175 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives…
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. 175 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives…
You can take the $1.9 trillion package and identify elements within that might be subject to revision or amendment so long as Republicans are telling us and with those changes we will support you.
It’s hard to get over it when you consider the facts that I just read into the record.
I have officers who were not issued helmets prior to the attack and who have sustained brain injuries. One officer had two crack ribs, two had smashed spinal disc. One officer is going to lose his eye, another was stabbed with a metal…
this morning as I came to work in the Capitol, I saw our National Guard troops outside. I wanted to thank them, again, on behalf of the Senate and the people of America for coming to our assistance during the inauguration ceremonies. Some…
now, on another issue, this morning, I went on a radio show in Bloomington-Normal, IL, WJBC, Scott Miller. The topic de jour--no surprise--was the vaccines, the COVID-19 vaccines, and why so many people in that part of Central Illinois…
The statistics are devastating, as well, when it comes to the number of people filing for unemployment--recordbreaking numbers-- and those are included in this article as well. So we are counseled by the new Treasury Secretary, Janet…
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m., Thursday, January 28; further, that following the prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of…
=========================== NOTE =========================== On page S177, on January 27, 2021, in the third column, the following appears: By Mr. PAUL (for himself, Mr. Grassley, Mr. Portman, Mr. Scott of Florida, Mr. Rubio, Mr. Inhofe…
If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. Thereupon, the Senate, at 5:32 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, January 28, 2021, at 10 a.m.
I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding rule XXII, at 1:45 p.m., tomorrow, Thursday, January 28, the Senate vote on cloture on Executive Calendar No. 4, Alejandro Mayorkas; that if cloture is invoked, the vote on confirmation be at 5…
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. 67 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives…
today, January 27, marks an anniversary, in a way, of an event that occurred in this Chamber 3 weeks ago, an event on January 6, which some of us will never forget. We are in the midst of preparing for an impeachment trial of President…
76 years ago today, scouts from the Soviet Red Army pushed their way through Poland. They stumbled on a place that haunts the world to this day--a place of incomprehensible suffering, cruelty, and depravity--Auschwitz-Birkenau. Auschwitz…
it has been my good fortune to serve in the Senate for 24 years. I have great respect for this institution and continue to believe that the men and women who serve here are extraordinary examples, by and large, of public service and that…
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 27; further, that following the prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal…
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. 54 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives…
they may have found a way to pass a new minimum wage, a $15 minimum wage, again, just with 50 Democratic votes, plus the vice president.
If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. Thereupon, the Senate, at 5:39 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at 10:30 a.m…
I am happy to be standing here today on the Senate floor during an exciting week and one that really provides us with hope for the future. I welcome President Biden and, of course, Vice President Harris to their new roles and look forward…
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The majority whip. ____________________
earlier today I was proud to join my colleagues in witnessing the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on the west front of the U.S. Capitol. I remembered, as I walked away from that inauguration ceremony…
I announce that the Senator from Ohio (Mr. Brown) and the Senator from Rhode Island (Mr. Whitehouse) are necessarily absent.
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