Mar 16, 2011
I announce that the Senator from West Virginia (Mr. Rockefeller) is necessarily absent. The result was announced--yeas 99, nays 0, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 43 Leg.] YEAS--99 Akaka Alexander Ayotte Barrasso Baucus Begich Bennet…
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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Mar 16, 2011
I announce that the Senator from West Virginia (Mr. Rockefeller) is necessarily absent. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 99, nays 0, as follows…
Mar 16, 2011
I announce that the Senator from West Virginia (Mr. Rockefeller) is necessarily absent. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 98, nays 1, as follows…
Mar 16, 2011
Madam President, we are all facing the challenge of gasoline prices adding a new burden to family budgeting as well as small businesses and large businesses alike. It couldn't come at a worse time, in light of our recession and…
Mar 16, 2011
Madam President, this is the 1-year anniversary of the President's signing of health care reform, and I am happy to stand and say it represents one of the most important pieces of legislation in decades. For too long, we let our Nation's…
Mar 16, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nominations: Calendar Nos. 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57 and 58 and all nominations placed on the Secretary's desk in the Air…
Mar 16, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 17, St. Patrick's Day; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to…
Mar 16, 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 7:06 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, March 17, 2011, at…
Mar 16, 2011
Mr. President, rollcall votes in relation to amendments to the small business bill are possible tomorrow morning. Senators should also expect two rollcall votes at approximately 3 p.m. in relation to the continuing resolution and on the…
Mar 16, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and that any statements relating to the resolution be printed in the Record…
Mar 16, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 103, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as…
Mar 16, 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 statements related to the resolution be…
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