Jun 27, 2013
I ask for the yeas and nays. The VICE PRESIDENT. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk called the roll. The VICE PRESIDENT. Before the Chair announces the vote…
Richard Durbin
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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.
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Jun 27, 2013
Madam President, first let me thank Senator Graham, Senator McCain, Senator Rubio, Senator Flake, and on our side Senator Schumer, Senator Menendez, and my friend Senator Bennet. The eight of us came together to create a bill, and in the…
Jun 27, 2013
Mr. President, if no time is used at this point, how will the time be taken off, how will it be calculated? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The time spent in quorum calls is equally divided between the two sides.
Jun 27, 2013
And your side has used 9. So I wish to offer the opportunity for the Senator to speak in opposition. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Iowa.
Jun 27, 2013
I say to the Senator, here is the state of play. Unless we can agree to come to the floor and debate the issue, your absence delays the time when you will be speaking until the end of the debate, which creates an advantage for you by…
Jun 27, 2013
Unless there are other speakers in opposition, I would--I am sorry. Senator Grassley is here. I once again withdraw and yield the floor to Senator Grassley.
Jun 27, 2013
Well, I am going to suggest the absence of a quorum and ask that the time in the quorum call be charged against the opponents' time, up to 23 minutes, so we can have some equalization in terms of use of time on the floor. It is my…
Jun 27, 2013
How much time has been consumed by the opponents of the measure? The PRESIDING OFFICER. No time has been consumed by the opponents.
Jun 27, 2013
Mr. President, I wish to ask how much time has been consumed by the proponents of the measure. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Approximately 23 minutes.
Jun 27, 2013
I have noticed on several occasions the affection my friend from Texas has for this poster board that contains this reputed quote from me. I wish to ask the Senator from Texas, since he has used that repeatedly on the floor, is he aware of…
Jun 27, 2013
I withdraw my request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The request is withdrawn. The Senator from Missouri.
Jun 27, 2013
Mr. President, will the Chair inform me how much time has been used on each side? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The proponents have consumed approximately 23 minutes. The opponents have consumed approximately 9 minutes.
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