Dec 13, 2010
Madam President, the postcloture debate time will expire around midnight tomorrow night. Senators will be notified when any votes are scheduled tomorrow. ____________________
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 13, 2010
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 14; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning…
Dec 13, 2010
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the bill be read three times and passed, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and any statements relating to the bill be printed in the Record…
Dec 13, 2010
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to Calendar No. 679, S. 2902. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 2902) to improve the Federal Acquisition…
Dec 13, 2010
I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported substitute amendment be considered and that the Akaka amendment which is at the desk be agreed to; the committee substitute amendment, as amended, be agreed to; the bill, as amended, be…
Dec 9, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on December 9, 2010, at 9:30 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Select…
Dec 9, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Select Committee on Intelligence be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on December 9, 2010, at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…
Dec 9, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Finance be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on December 9, 2010, at 10:15 a.m., in room 215 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The PRESIDING OFFICER…
Dec 9, 2010
Mr. President, I join my colleagues in honoring the service of Senator Byron Dorgan. Over his nearly 30 years in Congress, Senator Dorgan has been a strong and dedicated advocate for the people of the State of North Dakota. Senator…
Dec 9, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on December 9, 2010, at 10 a.m. in room 328A of the Russell Senate Office Building…
Dec 9, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on December 9, 2010 at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing entitled ``The State of Credit…
Dec 9, 2010
Madam President, 10 years ago, I received a telephone call in my Chicago office that I have recounted on this floor many times. But it started me on a journey that resulted in where we stand today on the passage of the DREAM Act. It was a…
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