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Susan Margaret Collins is a United States Senator from Maine, serving since January 7, 1997. A member of the Republican Party, Collins is known for her moderate stance on various issues, often working across party lines. Throughout her tenure, she has focused on a range of topics including healthcare, national security, and economic policy. Collins has been recognized for her independent approach to governance, often emphasizing the importance of bipartisanship in her legislative efforts.
Madam President, the next amendment is one from Senator Portman. It is No. 1505. It is truly a technical amendment. I do not believe it needs a rollcall vote. I would suggest, with the concurrence of the chairman, that we vitiate the yeas…
Madam President, this is a very good amendment that Senator Enzi has offered. It recognizes the fact that we do not control trades that happen within mutual funds. Thus, there is not a need for reporting every 30 days; rather, we should…
Mr. President, I too am opposed to the amendment offered by Senator Paul. I do think the idea of a certification is a good one, but, unfortunately, Senator Paul's amendment would strike the provisions of the bill that affirm the duty we…
Mr. President, today I wish to, with my colleague from Maryland, introduce the Spending Reductions through Innovations in Therapies agenda, or SPRINT, Act, a bipartisan, bicameral bill to accelerate the development of treatments and…
Mr. President, I am pleased to have joined Chairman Lieberman in helping bring this important bill to passage today. I would also like to single out Senator Scott Brown of Massachusetts, who was the first Member of this body to introduce…
Mr. President, I yield half of the time in opposition to Senator Toomey. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Pennsylvania.
I move to lay that motion upon the table. The motion to lay upon the table was agreed to. Amendment No. 1498 The PRESIDING OFFICER. There will now be 2 minutes of debate equally divided on the Blumenthal amendment No. 1498. The Senator…
Madam President, on behalf of Senator Enzi, I call up the amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Maine [Ms. Collins], for Mr. Enzi, proposes an amendment numbered…
I move to lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to. Amendment No. 1485 Withdrawn The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, there will be 2 minutes of debate equally divided prior to a vote in…
Madam President, first, I wish to commend Senator Paul and Senator Shelby for raising the issue of extending these requirements to the executive branch. I agree with them. I supported the amendment offered by Senator Lieberman, but I also…
I move to lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to. Amendment No. 1491 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, there will now be 2 minutes of debate, equally divided, prior to a vote in relation…
Mr. President, I move to lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to. Amendment No. 1511 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, there will be 2 minutes of debate equally divided prior to a vote in…
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