Political Quotes

On the recordJune 17, 2024
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and morning business be closed; that following the conclusion of morning business, the Senate proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the Oler nomination, postcloture; further, that the cloture time be considered expired at 11:30 a.m.; finally, that if any nominations are confirmed during Tuesday's session, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon table and the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
Said by
Tina Smith
Democratic · Minnesota

Share & report

More from Tina Smith

Dec 18, 2024

Madam President, I now rise in support of my friend Patrice Kunesh, who was nominated to serve as Chair of the National Indian Gaming Commission. Patrice is a descendant of the Standing Rock Lakota and is currently commissioner of the…

Congressional Record · 2024-12-18
Mar 31, 2025

If folks aren’t aware of it now, they should be well aware that tariffs are bad for sports across the board.

nbcnews.com
Apr 8, 2025

They are craving the understanding that we get this is not normal. These are not normal times.

cnn.com
Feb 5, 2025

For the Minnesotans who depend on Meals on Wheels, I vote no. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant to rule XII, no debate is permitted during a vote. The Senator will suspend. The clerk will continue to call the roll. The legislative clerk…

Congressional Record · 2025-02-05

Other voices in this conversation