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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.
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent 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 that any statements relating to the resolution be…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now stand in recess subject to the call of the Chair. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:35 p.m., recessed until 9:09 p.m. and reassembled when called to order by the Presiding…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to; that a Conrad amendment to the preamble be agreed to; the preamble, as amended, be agreed to; the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar No. 430, S. 1508. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Dorgan 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 action or…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 339, H.R. 725. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Judiciary Committee be discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 541, and that the Senate then proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to a period of morning business and that Senators be recognized for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported amendment be withdrawn; the Carper substitute amendment, which is at the desk, be agreed to, and the bill, as amended, be read a third time and passed; the motions to…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Judiciary Committee be discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 552 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
The minority leader, Senator McConnell, is right. Deficits are important. So are facts. Let's mention a few facts on the floor of the Senate. When was the last time the U.S. Government ran a surplus? A surplus. Collected more money than it…
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