Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the pending amendments be set aside and that amendment No. 3430 then be called up. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative…
Max Baucus
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Max Baucus is a former U.S. Senator from Montana, serving from 1978 to 2014. A member of the Democratic Party, Baucus was known for his work on health care reform and tax policy. He played a significant role in the passage of the Affordable Care Act and was a key advocate for various economic initiatives during his tenure. Baucus also served as the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, where he influenced legislation related to taxation and trade. After leaving the Senate, he was appointed as the U.S. Ambassador to China, where he focused on strengthening U.S.-China relations.
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that further 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…
Mr. President, we are now on our fifth day of consideration of this important legislation to create jobs and extend vital safety net and tax provisions. As a reminder, this legislation would prevent millions of Americans from falling…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Bozeman's Resiliency
Mr. President, I rise in mourning and remembrance on the first anniversary of a devastating natural gas explosion in downtown Bozeman, MT. At 8:11 in the morning, 1 year ago, downtown Bozeman was quiet, under a thick blanket of snow. One…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 3335 as Further Modified, Amendment No. 3383, as Modified, Amendment No…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that it be in order for the following amendments to be called up and reported by number, en bloc; further, that the Landrieu amendment No. 3335, which is pending, be further modified with the changes…
Madam President, we are now on a bill to extend tax cuts, to extend certain payments for unemployment insurance, COBRA subsidies, and so forth. This is a jobs bill. This is a safety net extenders bill. This is not a health care bill. Four…
Mr. President, I raise a point of order that the pending Brown amendment violates section 201 of S. Con. Res. 21, the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2008. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The point of order is sustained and the…
Mr. President, I believe the next amendment is the Burr amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Yes, there are now 2 minutes evenly divided before a vote with respect to the Burr amendment. The Senator from North Carolina.
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that at 2:30 p.m. today the Senate proceed to vote with respect to the following amendments, with no amendments in order to the amendments on this list, prior to a vote in relation thereto; that…





