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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 3, 2010

No, it has not been locked in, but I will do so right now. I ask unanimous consent that the Senator from North Dakota, Senator Dorgan, be recognized to speak immediately after the next series of votes and that the Senator from New…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-03
Mar 2, 2010

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to Calendar No. 278, H.R. 4691, a 30-day extension of provisions that expired Sunday, February 28; that the Bunning amendment regarding offset, which is at the desk, be the…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-02
Mar 2, 2010

We now return to the urgent legislation to create jobs and extend vital safety net and tax provisions. This urgent legislation would prevent millions of Americans from falling through the safety net. It would extend vital programs that…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-02
Mar 2, 2010

Mr. President, I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. The question is on the passage of the bill. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk called…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-02
Mar 2, 2010

I think if we really pull together this can be a really great bipartisan thing, a good thing for our country.

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Mar 2, 2010

I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

Congressional Record · 2010-03-02
Mar 2, 2010

I just heard the Senator say, in defense of Senator Bunning, that our side will not allow Senator Bunning to have a vote. I want to clear up the record. That is not the case at all. As far as I am concerned, Senator Bunning can have his…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-02
Mar 2, 2010

Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Udall of Colorado). The clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk proceeded to call the roll.

Congressional Record · 2010-03-02
Mar 1, 2010

Madam President, we are here to do the people's business. The folks in our home States elected us to do what is right. Most folks don't care too much about the process, as long as we get our job done and as long as it is reasonable, within…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-01
Mar 1, 2010

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 2; that following the prayer and the pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-01
Mar 1, 2010

Madam President, under a previous order, the time following morning business until 12:15 p.m. will be equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Sessions or their designees. At 12:15 p.m., the Senate will proceed to a…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-01

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