Dec 18, 2010
Mr. President, how much time is remaining on this side? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. There remains 10\1/2\ minutes to the Senator from Illinois.
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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Dec 17, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9 a.m. on Saturday, December 18; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning…
Dec 17, 2010
The latest count, eight amendments. We are on the third day of debate. How many of these amendments have been called for a vote?
Dec 17, 2010
I see. Is the Senator from Massachusetts prepared to have a vote on one of these amendments or all of these amendments?
Dec 17, 2010
I am not suggesting it either, but eight amendments have been filed by Republican Senators and I don't know that you have done anything--I am certain you have done nothing to stop them should they want to move forward with those…
Dec 17, 2010
If I could ask the Senator from Massachusetts, through the Chair--this is less question than a statement--but I will try to end it with a question mark. I would like to let the Senator from Massachusetts know that I have withheld the…
Dec 17, 2010
Mr. President, tomorrow, we are going to have two important votes. I would go so far as to say they are historic. In the history of the United States of America, I do not know how many people have lived in this great Nation. Today there…
Dec 17, 2010
Mr. President, I thank my colleague and friend, Senator Menendez, for that great speech. I know it was heartfelt. I thank him for waiting late this evening to come and those who have joined us because they understand that though the hour…
Dec 17, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed en bloc to Executive Calendar Nos. 937 and 1093; that the nominations be confirmed en bloc and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table; that any…
Dec 17, 2010
Mr. President, Senators should expect a series of up to four rollcall votes at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow. The first vote will be on cloture with respect to the DREAM Act. If cloture is not invoked, the next vote would be cloture with respect to…
Dec 17, 2010
I think the Senator is correct. Mr. President, I don't know what the most effective way is in Washington to lobby a bill, but I will tell you that there are no more effective spokesmen and spokeswomen for the DREAM Act than the young men…
Dec 17, 2010
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 10:07 p.m., adjourned until Saturday, December 18, 2010…
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