Jul 25, 2018
I ask for the yeas and nays. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant bill clerk called the roll.
Susan Collins
The Public Record
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.
govinfo.gov
Jul 25, 2018
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the following amendments be called up and reported by number: Senator Manchin's amendment No. 3553, Senator Paul's amendment No. 3543. I further ask consent that at 5:45 p.m. today, the Senate…
Jul 25, 2018
Mr. President, I rise to urge my colleagues to oppose the amendment offered by the Senator from Kentucky. Make no mistake about what this amendment would do. It is an 11.4- percent, across-the-board, indiscriminate, meat-ax cut in…
Jul 25, 2018
Mr. President, I commend the Senators who are the authors of this amendment. The Senator from Kansas, Mr. Moran, has discussed this issue with me many times, as have the Senators from New Mexico who feel very strongly about it as well. I…
Jul 25, 2018
Mr. President, we are continuing to make progress on this package of appropriations bills. Speaking for the managers on this side of the aisle--the Republican chairman of the subcommittee--I request that our colleagues file amendments at…
Jul 24, 2018
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the following amendments be called up en bloc: Heller amendment No. 3405 and Durbin amendment No. 3422. I further ask consent that at 2:15 p.m. today, there be 5 minutes of debate, equally…
Jul 24, 2018
Mr. President, I rise in support of Senator Durbin and Senator Wicker's amendment. It would direct the Amtrak inspector general to update a report from 10 years ago that examined Amtrak's on- time performance. Some Amtrak routes…
Jul 24, 2018
Mr. President, before the two Senators from Missouri leave the floor, let me express my personal condolences to them, which I know are shared by each and every Member of this body. The tragedy in Missouri is absolutely heartbreaking for…
Jul 24, 2018
Mr. President, I rise to speak on my resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day. I am pleased to have been joined in sponsoring this resolution by the senior senator from West Virginia, Senator…
Jul 24, 2018
Madam President, I am pleased to begin the Senate debate on the fiscal year 2019 appropriations bill for Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies. Our bill has been included in the appropriations package now…
Jul 11, 2018
Mr. President, Ensuring that more Americans are better prepared financially for retirement is one of my top priorities. That is why I rise today to introduce the SIMPLE Plan Modernization Act with my colleague from Virginia, Senator Mark…
Jul 9, 2018
Mr President, I am pleased to introduce with my colleague from Alabama, Senator Jones, the Taxpayer Identity Protection Act of 2018, a bill that seeks to help prevent American taxpayers and seniors from falling victim to identity theft and…
Politicians like Susan Collins
