Dec 15, 2011
I announce that the Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. Kerry) is necessarily absent. I further announce that if present and voting, the Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. Kerry) would vote ``yea.''
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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Dec 15, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that upon the use or yielding back of time on the Christen nomination and the resumption of legislative session, Senator McCain be recognized for up to 30 minutes as if in morning business; that…
Dec 15, 2011
Mr. President, we are all in the holiday spirit, at least partially, knowing that our families and the people we love are waiting for us back home and around the country to celebrate this once-a-year holiday occurrence. But we know we…
Dec 15, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and the Coast Guard of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on December…
Dec 15, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the HELP Committee be discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 347 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The…
Dec 15, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to be added as cosponsor of this measure. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Dec 15, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on December 15, 2011, at 2:15 p.m., to hold an African Affairs subcommittee hearing entitled, ``Improving…
Dec 15, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate, on December 15, 2011, at 10 a.m. in room SD-226 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The PRESIDING…
Dec 14, 2011
Madam President, I thank my colleague from New York and colleague from Missouri for putting in context where we are today. But let's take one step back and look at what is the issue. The issue is basic: Will the payroll tax cut that…
Dec 14, 2011
Mr. President, I thank the Senator from Texas. I know her objection was on behalf of the Republican Senate leader. I would appeal to him and all Republicans on that side of the aisle, let's get down to the business of extending this…
Dec 14, 2011
Madam President, last night the House of Representatives passed a tax cut bill, one that is doomed in the Senate and that the President has made it clear he will not sign. It is important for us to move beyond this stalemate on an…
Dec 14, 2011
Madam President, in about 30 minutes, we will have a rare chance on the floor of the Senate--it does not happen often. We will have consideration of two efforts to amend the Constitution of the United States. We all take this seriously…
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