Jun 27, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Whitehouse). Without objection, it is so ordered. Affordable Care Act
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, 2012
Mr. President, the bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program may be included in a package we will consider tomorrow--the package of bills that might include the Transportation bill and the student loan bill as well. The…
Jun 27, 2012
Let me follow up on what the majority leader spoke to on the issue of immigration because this is the right time to bring it up. I had several meetings yesterday that were as touching emotionally as anything I have witnessed as a Senator…
Jun 27, 2012
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Immigration Reform
Jun 27, 2012
I ask unanimous consent the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res. 512) was agreed to…
Jun 27, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 512 submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A…
Jun 27, 2012
Mr. President, 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 5:20 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, June 28, 2012, at…
Jun 27, 2012
Mr. President, we will continue to debate the flood insurance reauthorization bill tomorrow. We will also await House action on the transportation bill. We need to consider the student loan extension before the end of the week…
Jun 27, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 28; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning…
Jun 27, 2012
Mr. President, 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. 3348 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…
Jun 27, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 511, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as…
Jun 26, 2012
Mr. President, 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 6:28 p.m., adjourned, until Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at…
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