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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.

Mar 4, 2010

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Foreign Relations Committee be discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 422 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-04
Mar 4, 2010

Madam President, we are now on our fourth day of consideration of this important legislation to create jobs and extend vital safety net and tax provisions. This legislation would prevent millions of Americans from falling through the…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-04
Mar 4, 2010

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolutions be agreed to, the preambles be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table en bloc. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-04
Mar 4, 2010

Madam President, I yield the floor and suggest the absence of a quorum. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.

Congressional Record · 2010-03-04
Mar 4, 2010

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Judiciary Committee be discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 426, and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-04
Mar 4, 2010

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and any statements relating to the resolution be…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-04
Mar 4, 2010

Mr. President, as a former President used to say, ``There they go again.'' There they go again trying to cut back the Recovery Act. There they go again trying to scale back what CBO says is a proven success in creating jobs. They tried it…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-04
Mar 3, 2010

Mr. President, I raise a point of order that the pending Thune amendment violates section 311 of the Congressional Budget Act. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from Texas.

Congressional Record · 2010-03-03
Mar 3, 2010

Mr. President, I understand he is on his way. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from New Hampshire is recognized.

Congressional Record · 2010-03-03
Mar 3, 2010

I don't see Senator Thune. It may be a bit presumptuous, but I ask unanimous consent that the time be yielded back, although it is not my place to make that request. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there objection?

Congressional Record · 2010-03-03
Mar 3, 2010

Mr. President, the first two votes will be on the Thune amendment and the Grassley amendment. The Thune amendment has its heart in the right place. It is trying to help small businesses and provide jobs. But, frankly, it has two very…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-03

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