Dec 5, 2012
I further ask unanimous consent that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and that any statements relating to the measure be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING…
Ben Cardin
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Ben Cardin is a United States Senator from Maryland, serving since January 4, 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and civil rights throughout his political career. Prior to his tenure in the Senate, Cardin served in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 3, 1987, to January 3, 2007, where he was known for his work on tax policy and social security reform.
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Dec 5, 2012
I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and any statements be printed in the Record as…
Dec 5, 2012
first, let me thank Senator Kyl for his leadership on this issue. He knows I share his views on the global aspect of the legislation. I wish to thank him for his extraordinary leadership as we have been working this issue. We have worked…
Dec 5, 2012
I compliment the Senator from Arizona on the moral clarity of his statement. I think the Senator is absolutely right. The moral clarity here is clear: Those who commit gross violations of internationally recognized human rights are on…
Dec 5, 2012
I thank Senator Shaheen for her leadership on this issue. We have had many discussions about how to advance human rights and what is the best strategy to get the Magnitsky bill enacted into law. She has been a real champion with her…
Dec 5, 2012
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 any statements be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER…
Dec 5, 2012
I ask unanimous consent that the HELP Committee be discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 595 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will…
Dec 5, 2012
I ask unanimous consent that the preamble be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, and any statements relating to the matter be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The…
Dec 5, 2012
2 days ago--December 3, 2012--marked the third anniversary of Alan Gross' arrest by the Cuban Government. Over the past 3 years, Alan's case has been of deep personal concern to me and many in my State. Alan, an American citizen and…
Dec 5, 2012
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 539, S. 3331. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 3331) to provide…
Dec 5, 2012
I ask unanimous consent that an intern from Senator Merkley's office, Phillip Hah, be granted privileges of the floor for the remainder of the day. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
Dec 5, 2012
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 609, which was submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A…
Dec 5, 2012
first, let me thank Senator McCain for not just working this out but for his leadership on this issue. He has provided the moral leadership we need on dealing with human rights issues. He is a cosponsor of the Sergei Magnitsky…
Dec 5, 2012
I ask unanimous consent that on Thursday, December 6, 2012, at 11:45 a.m., the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nominations: Calendar Nos. 761 and 828; that there be 15 minutes for debate equally divided in the…
Dec 5, 2012
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 610 submitted earlier today by Senators Rockefeller and Hutchison. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The…
Dec 5, 2012
I ask unanimous consent that the Judiciary Committee be discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 573 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will…
Dec 5, 2012
the time from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. tomorrow will be for speeches by our retiring Senators. At approximately 12:10 p.m., there will be two rollcall votes, the first on the passage of H.R. 6156, the Russia trade bill and the Magnitsky bill…
Dec 5, 2012
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 6, 2012; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be…
Dec 4, 2012
I rise in support of the National Defense Authorization Act, NDAA, for Fiscal Year 2013. I wish to commend Senator Levin and Senator McCain for their leadership in bringing this legislation to the floor. The Senate has passed the NDAA…
Dec 4, 2012
I join with Senator Mikulski in urging this subcommittee to do everything we can to help bring people back to their normal lives and protect our communities from the damages of these more frequent severe storms.
Dec 4, 2012
Let's help the people who have been damaged, the communities that have been damaged.
Dec 4, 2012
You've been a real champion on the Federal Government's partnership and responsibility during these disasters and we very much appreciate that very much.
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