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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 that the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on May 12, 2010, at 2:30 p.m., in room 253 of the Russell Senate Office Building. The…
Mr. President, on behalf of Senator Bingaman, I ask unanimous consent that the privilege of the floor be granted to Kevin Huyler, a fellow with the staff of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, for the pendency of S. 3217 and any…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee of the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Terrorism and Homeland Security, be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on May 12, 2010, at 10 a.m., in room SD-226 of the Dirksen…
I announce that the Senator from West Virginia (Mr. Byrd) is necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Begich). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 98, nays 1, as follows…
Madam President, I have an amendment which has been filed and is at the desk, and a modification of that amendment, which I wish to explain for a moment. It is an amendment related to interchange fees. Interchange fees are the fees charged…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Personnel of the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on May 12, 2010, at 10 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Disaster Recovery of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on May 12, 2010, at 2:30 p.m. to…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on May 12, 2010, at 10 a.m. to conduct a hearing entitled, ``Iran Sanctions: Why…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on May 12, 2010, at 10:30 a.m., to hold a hearing entitled, ``Sudan: A Critical Moment for the CPA…
I announce that the Senator from New Mexico (Mr. Bingaman) and the Senator from West Virginia (Mr. Byrd) are necessarily absent. I further announce that, if present and voting, the Senator from New Mexico (Mr. Bingaman) would vote ``yea.''
I announce that the Senator from West Virginia (Mr. Byrd) is necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 37, nays 62, as follows: [Rollcall Vote…
I announce that the Senator from West Virginia (Mr. Byrd) is necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 63, nays 36, as follows: [Rollcall Vote…
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