Dec 8, 2011
Mr. President, on behalf of the majority leader, I ask unanimous consent that the time until 2:30 p.m. be equally divided between the two leaders or their designees for debate on the Reid motion to proceed to Calendar No. 251, S. 1944…
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 8, 2011
I announce that the Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. Kerry) is necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 53, nays 45, as follows: [Rollcall Vote…
Dec 8, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on December 8, 2011, at 9:30 a.m., in room 366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The…
Dec 8, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on December 8, 2011, in the President's Room, at 10:30 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER…
Dec 8, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on December 8, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. in room 253 of the Russell Senate Office Building…
Dec 8, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Select Committee on Intelligence be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on December 8, 2011, at 2 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. subcommittee…
Dec 8, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Indian Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on December 8, 2011, at 2:15 p.m., in room 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The PRESIDING OFFICER…
Dec 8, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate to conduct a hearing entitled ``Tales from the Unemployment Line: Barriers Facing…
Dec 8, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Water and Power be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on December 8, 2011, at 2:30 p.m., in room 366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The PRESIDING…
Dec 8, 2011
I announce that the Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. Kerry) and the Senator from Wisconsin (Mr. Kohl) are necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was…
Dec 8, 2011
Madam President, it has been 10 years since I introduced the DREAM Act, legislation that will allow a select group of immigrant students with great potential to contribute to America. The DREAM Act would give these students a chance to…
Dec 8, 2011
I announce that the Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. Kerry) and the Senator from Wisconsin (Mr. Kohl) are necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. McCaskill). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result…
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