Dec 18, 2023
Madam President, I had a chance a little bit earlier this evening to talk about Governor O'Malley. I just really want to compliment Senators Wyden and Carper for their comments. I really want to underscore this one point about Governor…
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 18, 2023
Madam President, let me again thank Senator Carper for his leadership on these issues. We are joined by Senator Markey. If we would have passed Senator Markey's bill in the Senate that passed the House, we would not be in this position…
Dec 18, 2023
Madam President, let me thank Senator Markey again for his extraordinary leadership. I want to also acknowledge Josh Klein for the work that he did as our staff person for COP28. Madam President, Senator Wyden is on the floor. I know he is…
Dec 18, 2023
Madam President, I rise in strong support of the nomination of former Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley to be the next Commissioner of the Social Security Administration. The Social Security Administration is confronting a consumer service…
Dec 18, 2023
Madam President, let me just underscore Senator Whitehouse's role in the CBAM that he has talked about, because that sets up a level playing field on carbon--the real price of carbon--so we are not at a competitive disadvantage. We have…
Dec 14, 2023
Madam President, I am pleased to join Senator Van Hollen in introducing legislation to honor my friend and former colleague, the late Senator Paul S. Sarbanes, for his ceaseless efforts to preserve Fort McHenry in Baltimore, MD. Senator…
Dec 14, 2023
Mr. President, section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which…
Dec 13, 2023
I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk called the roll. The result was announced--yeas…
Dec 12, 2023
Mr. President, section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which…
Dec 7, 2023
Mr. President, this past Friday, December 1, we marked the 35th anniversary of World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day serves as a reminder of the global struggle to end AIDS, an opportunity to honor those we have lost while supporting those who…
Dec 7, 2023
Mr. President, section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which…
Dec 7, 2023
Mr. President, I understand that shortly we will be considering a motion to discharge S.J. Res. 51 from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and I take this time to urge my colleagues to vote against that motion to discharge. I…
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