Dick Durbin

I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business for up to 10 minutes; that following my remarks Senator Warren be recognized for 2 minutes; that Senator Landrieu then be recognized to speak for up to 10 minutes. The PRESIDING…

It is my understanding the Senator from Louisiana has a unanimous consent request.

I announce that the Senator from West Virginia (Mr. Rockefeller) is necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Schatz). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 54, nays 45, as…

I announce that the Senator from West Virginia (Mr. Rockefeller) is necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Warren). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 99, nays 0, as…

in this week of Veterans Day, I would like to take a few moments to speak about a very brave marine who was a great friend of mine and a true champion of America's veterans. Congressman Lane Evans of Illinois passed away last Wednesday. He…

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. 2921 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…

I announce that the Senator from Michigan (Ms. Stabenow) and the Senator from Colorado (Mr. Udall) are necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The yeas and nays…

I also wish to say a word about Secretary Kerry, who has been working night and day since he left the Senate, as Secretary of State, and he testified yesterday. I know what he is trying to achieve. I salute him for that and of course the…

There are moments when Members of the Senate have to reflect on the responsibility we are given--extraordinary moments, unlike other votes that we cast--because at least part of this important spending bill relates to U.S. military…

of the 21 million veterans in our country, about 750,000 live in Illinois. I hear from many of them as I travel around the State meeting with different groups. Like veterans throughout the United States, Illinois veterans are concerned…

in honor of Hunger Action Month, I want to say a few words about the real and lingering problem of hunger and food insecurity. Hunger has no boundaries. In a Nation that prides itself as the land of plenty, more than 47 million…

today, I want to talk about an incredible champion of America's railroads. James A. Stem, Jr., has been a tireless advocate for the men and women who keep our Nation's railroads operating for nearly 50 years. He has done just about every…

I announce that the Senator from New York (Mrs. Gillibrand) and the Senator from West Virginia (Mr. Rockefeller) are necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Coons). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The…

Yesterday we had a vote on a labor issue. This was a vote as to whether men and women in the workplace working the same jobs get the same pay. Most people would say: Well, isn't that the law already? Yes. Unfortunately, the law as written…

I spent much of my time over the August recess visiting college campuses and talking to current students and graduates about their student debt. I visited Northern Illinois University in De Kalb, Judson University in Elgin, and Lincoln…

I have great respect for the Senator from Tennessee, having worked together on many issues, as politicians often throw those words around. He is a good person, a good Senator. I enjoy working with him. I do have to take exception to one…

Syria is a dog's breakfast of violence, and terrorism, and deceit, and carnage that has gone on for three years.

The sooner we can cut them off from their sources of funds and arms.

How can we chart a course here that defeats ISIL in Syria and does not in the end strengthen Assad's hand?

I do not believe there is any future for Iraq unless Iraq is committed to that future.

I announce that the Senator from Indiana (Mr. Donnelly), and the Senator from Iowa (Mr. Harkin) are necessarily absent.

I announce that the Senator from Indiana (Mr. Donnelly) and the Senator from Iowa (Mr. Harkin) are necessarily absent.

I announce that the Senator from Indiana (Mr. Donnelly) and the Senator from Iowa (Mr. Harkin), are necessarily absent.

I hope that there's nothing that's been done on a budgetary basis that has slowed down the development of an Ebola vaccine or a response that might be helpful.

I would hope before this week ends and we return home that we might consider bringing this to the floor on a bipartisan basis and expedite the appointment of Dr. Frieden.