Nov 29, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection it is so ordered.
Al Franken
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Al Franken is an American politician, comedian, and author who served as the junior United States Senator from Minnesota from 2009 until 2018. A member of the Democratic Party, Franken gained national prominence as a writer and performer on 'Saturday Night Live' before transitioning to politics. During his time in the Senate, he focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and consumer protection, and was known for his sharp wit and advocacy for progressive policies. He was a member of several Senate committees, including the Judiciary and Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions committees.
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Nov 29, 2011
Mr. President, I have filed two amendments that I will offer at some time, and I will talk about them now. I am strongly opposed to the detention provisions in the Defense bill before us. I am disappointed that Senator Udall's amendment…
Nov 17, 2011
I would like to thank the Senator from Michigan for thanking me. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Maine. Amendment Nos. 1105, 1155, 1158, and 1180
Nov 17, 2011
It is. Because the Senator from Maryland spoke to his amendment, I thought that process was over. I apologize. Mr. McCAIN. Not at all. It is no big deal at all. Maybe the Senator from Maine could make her amendments pending.
Nov 17, 2011
I yield. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Minnesota. Mr. McCAIN. Mr. President, I would just say that we have the Senator from Maine here. I thought we were going to go through the process of pending amendments before we spoke. I…
Nov 17, 2011
Mr. President, the amendment I offered-- Mr. McCAIN addressed the Chair. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Minnesota has the floor.
Nov 17, 2011
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 as follows: (Purpose: To require contractors to make timely payments to…
Nov 17, 2011
I ask unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment and call up my amendment No. 1197. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Minnesota…
Nov 17, 2011
Mr. President, the amendment I offered, No. 1197, will help small businesses. Small businesses often serve as subcontractors, or suppliers, to large corporations that have a primary government contract. My amendment would help guarantee…
Nov 17, 2011
Mr. President, nobody should have to choose between safety and shelter. Yet 48 percent of homeless women in Minnesota previously had stayed in abusive situations because they did not have safe housing options available to them. Twenty-nine…
Nov 9, 2011
Madam President, I rise today to urge my colleagues to vote against the motion to proceed to the joint resolution of disapproval of Senator Hutchison, which would repeal the FCC's net neutrality rules. As many of you know, I have…
Nov 9, 2011
Madam President, I appreciate the courtesy of the Senator from Texas. My understanding is that Senator Murkowski from Alaska is on her way down. I am scheduled to sit in the chair at 12, and I don't want to step on the opportunity of the…
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