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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.
I announce that the Senator from Massachusettes (Mr. Kerry) is necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 52, nays 47, as follows: [Rollcall Vote…
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 result was announced--yeas 34, nays 65, as follows: [Rollcall Vote…
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 result was announced--yeas 59, nays 40, as follows: [Rollcall Vote…
I announce that the Senator from Delaware (Mr. Coons), the Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. Kerry), and the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Sanders) are necessarily absent.
Mr. President, employers in several States, including Illinois, are facing an automatic tax increase if Congress doesn't do something. That is right. Businesses that are struggling in this recession face a Federal tax coming their way if…
It is my understanding this amendment by the Senator from Kentucky would establish a new authorization level for the Federal Aviation Administration, which would revert to the level of 2008. I think it is worth noting that this may cut…
Madam President, what is pending before the Senate at this moment? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The amendment of the Senator from Kentucky.
I announce that the Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. Kerry) and the Senator from Arkansas (Mr. Pryor) are necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Franken). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was…
I announce that the Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. Kerry) and the Senator from Arkansas (Mr. Pryor) are necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was…
Madam President, the President presented to Congress a budget. It is the annual process or ritual where the President makes the first move, presenting a budget, and then Congress responds. The House and the Senate come up with a budget…
I announce that the Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. Kerry) and the Senator from Arkansas (Mr. Pryor) are necessarily absent. THE PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was…
Mr. President, in a few minutes we are going to vote on a 3-month extension of the expiring provisions of the PATRIOT Act. I will support this extension because it gives the Senate time to properly consider this critically important…
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