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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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Jun 6, 2022

We appreciate your working with us in unity so that we can show leadership and support to the Ukrainian people and join in an international effort to isolate Russia.

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Jun 6, 2022

the sanctions to really work against Russia. The number-one priority here is to cut off the money for the war machine in Russia.

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Jun 6, 2022

Our collective goal needs to be a total oil and gas embargo of exports from the Russian Federation.

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Jun 6, 2022

We cannot return to business as usual with projects like Nord Stream 2.

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May 26, 2022

I ask unanimous consent that the resolutions be agreed to, the preambles be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, all en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The…

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May 26, 2022

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…

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May 26, 2022

I know of no further debate on the resolutions en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. If there is no further debate, the question is on the adoption of the resolutions en bloc. The resolutions were agreed to.

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May 26, 2022

I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported substitute amendment be agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The…

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May 26, 2022

I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported substitute amendment be agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The…

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May 26, 2022

I ask unanimous consent that the preambles be agreed to and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate, all en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

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May 26, 2022

I know of no further debate on the resolution. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there further debate? If not, the question is on agreeing to the resolution. The resolution (S. Res. 654) was agreed to.

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May 26, 2022

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 654, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows…

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May 26, 2022

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of the following resolutions en bloc: Calendar No. 375, S. Res. 341; Calendar No. 376, S. Res. 390; Calendar No. 377, S. Res. 499; Calendar No. 379, S. Res…

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May 26, 2022

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 659, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S…

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May 26, 2022

I have 514 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the allowing…

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May 26, 2022

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 350, S. 2322. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 2322) to require…

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May 26, 2022

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 349, S. 1941. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 1941) to direct…

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May 26, 2022

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn to then convene for a pro forma session only, with no business being conducted, on the following dates and times: Friday, May 27, at 9:30 a.m.; Tuesday…

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May 26, 2022

I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported substitute amendment be agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The…

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May 26, 2022

I know of no further debate on the bill. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there further debate? If not, the bill having been read the third time, the question is, Shall the bill pass? The bill (H.R. 4591) was passed.

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May 26, 2022

another mass shooting, another elementary school; 19 children, ages 7 through 10, gunned down; two adults killed. They were in our schools--an elementary school, a place that parents send their children expecting it to be a safe zone where…

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May 26, 2022

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 660, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S…

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May 26, 2022

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Veterans' Affairs be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 4591 and that the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by…

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May 26, 2022

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the provisions of S. Res. 660. There being no objection, as a further mark of respect to the late Norman Y. Mineta, former…

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May 26, 2022

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 347, S. 629. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 629) to amend…

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