Sep 13, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and any statements related to the resolution be…
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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Sep 13, 2012
If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 8:03 p.m., adjourned until Monday, September 17, 2012, at 2 p.m…
Sep 13, 2012
The Senate will be in pro forma session on Monday and out of session on Tuesday in order to accommodate Rosh Hashanah. The next rollcall vote will be at noon on Wednesday. There will also be a cloture vote on the motion to proceed to the…
Sep 13, 2012
I ask unanimous consent when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 2 p.m. on Monday, September 17, 2012, for a pro forma session only, with no business conducted; that following the pro forma session, the Senate adjourn…
Sep 13, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the joint resolution be read a third time and passed, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and any statements related to the joint resolution be…
Sep 13, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S.J. Res. 44. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the joint resolution by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A joint resolution…
Sep 13, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the bill be read three times and passed, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and any related statements be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING…
Sep 13, 2012
Mr. President, this past Sunday, the closing ceremonies of the 2012 summer Paralympic games were held in London. More than 4,200 athletes seated in the arena were joined by 80,000 cheering spectators to celebrate the culmination of 11 days…
Sep 13, 2012
Mr. President, I would like to take a moment to thank a man who has been a good friend to me and a strong advocate for working people in our home State of Illinois, across America and beyond. Congressman Jerry Costello has represented the…
Sep 13, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. 3552, introduced earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 3552) to…
Sep 13, 2012
I now ask for a second reading, and in order to place the bill on the calendar under the provisions of rule XIV, I object to my own request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The bill will be read for the second time on the next…
Sep 13, 2012
Mr. President, I understand there is a bill at the desk. I ask for its first reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bill by title for the first time. The bill clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 5949) to extend the FISA…
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