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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 ask unanimous consent that the bills be read a third time and passed en bloc; the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table en bloc with no intervening action or debate; and that any statements relating to the bills be printed in the…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the following postal naming bills en bloc: Calendar Nos. 629 through 632. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senate proceeded to consider the…
I ask unanimous consent that the bill, as amended, be passed and any statements related to the bill be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill (S. 685) was ordered to be engrossed for a…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported amendments be withdrawn, the substitute amendment which is at the desk be agreed to, the bill, as amended, be read a third time, the pay-go statement be read. The PRESIDING…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 625, S. 2847. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A…
Mr. President, I further ask unanimous consent that the Cantwell amendment, which is at the desk, be agreed to; the bill, as amended, be read a third time and passed; the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table with no intervening…
I ask unanimous consent that the Veterans' Affairs Committee be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 3219, and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The…
Mr. President, Senators should expect the first vote of the day to begin at 12 noon. That vote will be on the motion to proceed to S.J. Res. 39, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of a rule relating to status as a…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 29; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the…
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…
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 408, S. Res. 469. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A…
Mr. 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…
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