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Barbara Mikulski served as a United States Senator from Maryland from 1987 to 2017, making her the longest-serving female senator in U.S. history. A member of the Democratic Party, she was known for her strong advocacy for women's rights, healthcare, and veterans' issues. Throughout her tenure, Mikulski played a significant role in various legislative efforts, including those aimed at improving access to healthcare and supporting social programs.
November 9, 1989, was the day the Berlin Wall came down, a day we can all be proud. It is a day that reminds us of the power of democratic values and ideals. I am filled with happiness as I remember that wonderful day 25 years ago. I am a…
The Senator from Alabama finished his speech and didn't suggest the absence of a quorum, so I was going to speak. But since the Senator from Texas has been waiting, please go ahead and proceed. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Markey). The…
we have had some excellent debate here today on a very consequential matter of arming these so-called Syrian moderates. I know the Senator from Maine, Mr. King, will be coming here shortly to participate in that debate, and I think this is…
I want to acknowledge, first of all, the longstanding views on foreign policy of the Senator from Kentucky and also on this process. What I want to say is that, No. 1, the Senate bill and the authorization in title 10 we have here takes us…
I have heard a good part of the afternoon: Why can't we stay and debate this, and so on? I don't minimize the seriousness of the issues, whether they are about arming Syrian rebels, the potential for new kinds of military action, certainly…
I hope to say a few words to the Senator from Oklahoma before he leaves the floor. We are in the closing hours of not only this debate but of this session of Congress. I say to the Senator from Oklahoma on the brink of his retirement from…
I know the distinguished Senator from Illinois is scheduled to speak. I just want to make clear that the threat of a shutdown is not an idle threat. I respect the views of the Senator from Alaska, a member of my own committee, who now says…
we are in the closing hours of debate. There are two other Senators who will be coming to speak. I hope they will be here sooner. There is a lot going on, and I want to encourage colleagues, as we get ready, to urge a vote on passage of…
In the spirit of moving the bill forward, I yield back all remaining time. Amendment No. 3852 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the question is on agreeing to the motion to table amendment No. 3852. The yeas and nays have…
I ask unanimous consent that Jennifer Winkler, a member of my staff, be given floor privileges during the course of H. Res. 124. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
how much time do we have remaining? The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is 3\1/2\ minutes.
I rise today to bring to the floor H.J. Res. 124. It is the continuing funding resolution for fiscal year 2015. Let me explain where we are. We are in the closing hours before the Senate takes the recess before the fall elections. In the…
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Baltimore Orioles
Reserving the right to object--and obviously I too won't--on behalf of all the women of the Senate, I thank Senator Leahy for his consistent, persistent leadership on this issue, and Senator Cornyn. This is how the Senate ought to work--on…
Well, there is the Senate. There they go again. Whenever we women fight for fair pay, we are either sidelined, redlined, or pushed aside. We, moving for paycheck fairness, feel the way women feel every single day in the workplace. When…
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May I ask a question? Has the Senate returned to legislative session? The PRESIDING OFFICER. We are in executive session postcloture on the Burns nomination.
I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Paycheck Fairness
I wish to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the AmeriCorps program. I want to take a moment to say thank you--thank you to all of the volunteers and service workers out there. They are selflessly taking time out of their lives to help…
I wish to recognize the bicentennial of our national anthem, the Star Spangled Banner, and of Defenders Day. I thank Senator Cardin, my partner in the Senate, for submitting a resolution to commemorate this occasion. Defenders Day, which…
I first thank the Senator from Connecticut, Mr. Blumenthal, for his words on what the middle class is facing and his particular advocacy on behalf of women. It is well known and much appreciated. I come to the floor today to talk about…
today we commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act, a landmark piece of legislation that continues to improve the lives of millions of women, their families, and the communities that support them. I was proud to…
I wish to recognize the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising of 1944. I am proud to stand here today to remember the heroism of the men and women who took part in the Warsaw Uprising. On August 1, 1944, the Polish Home Army was ordered…
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