Sep 14, 2011
Mr. President, I thank my friend and colleague from Alabama who has come to the floor. We see the world differently, but we both acknowledge we are at a moment where action is the only alternative. Doing nothing is unacceptable. When…
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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, 2011
Mr. President, the world has witnessed considerable upheaval across the Middle East this year as citizens from all walks of life have turned out by the millions to say enough to repressive regimes, stagnant political systems, and a lack of…
Sep 13, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Judiciary Committee be discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 256 and the Senate proceed to its consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk…
Sep 13, 2011
I now ask for a second reading en bloc, and I object to my own request en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The bills will have their second reading on the next legislative day. ____________________
Sep 13, 2011
Mr. President, I understand there are three bills at the desk. I ask for their first reading en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, the clerk will report the bills by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 1549) to…
Sep 13, 2011
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 5:50 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, September 14, 2011…
Sep 13, 2011
Mr. President, we expect to begin the consideration of H.J. Res. 66 during Wednesday's session. We also hope to consider the FAA and highway extensions which were received from the House. Senators will be notified when votes are scheduled…
Sep 13, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m., on Wednesday, September 14; that following the prayer and the pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the…
Sep 13, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that the resolutions be agreed to, the preambles be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table en bloc, with no intervening action or debate, and any related statements be printed in the Record. The…
Sep 13, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration en bloc of the following resolutions, which were submitted earlier today: S. Res. 262, S. Res. 263, S. Res. 264, and S. Res. 265. There being no…
Sep 13, 2011
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 related statements be printed in the…
Sep 13, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nomination: Calendar No. 128; that the nomination be confirmed, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the…
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