Oct 20, 2011
Mr. President, before my colleague begins, I ask unanimous consent to be recognized after Senator Blunt. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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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Oct 20, 2011
I announce that the Senator from Virginia (Mr. Webb) is necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 84, nays 15, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 183…
Oct 20, 2011
I announce that the Senator from Virginia (Mr. Webb) is necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Merkley). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 41, nays 58, as follows…
Oct 20, 2011
I announce that the Senator from Virginia (Mr. Webb) is necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Shaheen). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 58, nays 41, as follows…
Oct 20, 2011
I announce that the Senator from Virginia (Mr. Webb) is necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Bennet). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 41, nays 57, as follows: [Rollcall…
Oct 20, 2011
I announce that the Senator from Virginia (Mr. Webb) is necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 60, nays 38, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 180…
Oct 20, 2011
Does the minority leader wish to speak? I will yield to him if he does. No. Mr. President, I am going to respond very briefly. This argument is so upside-down. If during the last 10 years we had successfully prosecuted terrorists--300 of…
Oct 20, 2011
Mr. President, there are two amendments that are likely to be called this evening, and I want to address them briefly because I believe both these amendments should be carefully scrutinized. One amendment is by Senator Ayotte of New…
Oct 20, 2011
I announce that the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. Lautenberg) is necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 55, nays 44, as follows: [Rollcall Vote…
Oct 20, 2011
Mr. President, our colleagues on the other side of the aisle have an interesting grasp of history. How else can you explain their choice of this week to push for the repeal of the most significant Wall Street reform since the Great…
Oct 20, 2011
If there are no Members on the floor to offer amendments to speak to those amendments, I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Wall Street Reform
Oct 20, 2011
Following leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R. 2112, the Agriculture, CJS, and Transportation appropriations bill. At noon there will be three rollcall votes. The first vote will be on the confirmation of Heather…
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