Apr 8, 2011
Mr. President, Senators should expect a rollcall vote at approximately 12 noon on the confirmation of the Kronstadt nomination. The Briccetti nomination will be confirmed by consent. ____________________
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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Apr 8, 2011
I ask unanimous consent to be added as a cosponsor of the legislation. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Blumenthal). Without objection, it is so ordered.
Apr 7, 2011
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res…
Apr 7, 2011
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 137, which was submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The assistant legislative…
Apr 7, 2011
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 statements related to the resolution be printed in the…
Apr 7, 2011
Madam President, last year, the Supreme Court issued a decision in a case named Citizens United v. FEC. In this sweeping decision that ignored decades of precedent, the Supreme Court held that corporations and unions could spend as much…
Apr 7, 2011
Madam President, I rise to speak in morning business, even though it is the evening--the nature of the Senate rules and procedure. During the course of the day, we have had a number of colleagues coming to the floor and talking about the…
Apr 7, 2011
Mr. President, like the majority leader, I was here the last time there was a government shutdown. I never believed it would reach that point. I certainly didn't believe it would be a long shutdown, but it turned out to be over 2 weeks…
Apr 7, 2011
Mr. President, we are now in the countdown phase as to whether this government of the United States of America--the most prosperous Nation in the world--is going to shut down, turn out the lights, close its doors, and walk away. That could…
Apr 7, 2011
Mr. President, I commend my colleague from Alaska. I do not know the particulars of his bill, but as I listened to his description of it, it is long overdue. Simplifying this Tax Code so the average American believes it is fair and…
Apr 7, 2011
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 136 submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The assistant legislative clerk…
Apr 7, 2011
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the period for morning business be extended until 10:30 p.m., with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each, and I ask that the time for morning business be for debate…
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