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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.
Mr. President, we are working very hard on both sides of the aisle. Senator Reed and I have been discussing a package of amendments which we ultimately hope to approve by unanimous consent. We are making sure that it is a balanced package…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the following amendments be called up en bloc and reported by number: Heitkamp No. 3903; Barrasso No. 3909; Ayotte No. 3917; Mikulski-Shelby No. 3919; Feinstein-Portman No. 3922; and…
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now vote on these amendments en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
I know of no further debate on these amendments. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there further debate? The PRESIDING OFFICER. If not, the question is on agreeing to the amendments en bloc. The amendments (Nos. 3903; 3909; 3917; 3919; 3922; and…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Cornyn amendment No. 3899 be modified with the changes that are at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment, as modified, is as follows: (Purpose…
Mr. President, that allowed us to move forward on the appropriations bill we are now considering. I am very pleased, and I thank the ranking member for working so cooperatively, and I thank all of the sponsors of these amendments for…
I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The amendment is printed in today's Record under ``Text of Amendments.'') The PRESIDING OFFICER. The…
Mr. President, I am pleased to begin the Senate debate on the fiscal year 2017 appropriations bill for Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies. This bill funds many programs that are essential to the American…
Mr. President, before the Senator from Tennessee leaves the floor, I, too, wish to commend him for his excellent stewardship of this highly complex appropriations bill and for the cooperative way in which he worked with the ranking member…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senator from Arizona be permitted to speak in morning business for up to 5 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Arizona. ____________________
Mr. President, I call up the Collins-Kirk substitute amendment No. 3896. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Maine [Ms. Collins] proposes an amendment…
Mr. President, I wish to honor and congratulate the Vital Voices Global Partnership and the 2016 Vital Voices Award recipients. Over the last 15 years, the Vital Voices Global Partnership has trained and mentored more than 14,000 women in…
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