Jan 20, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Burris). Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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.
Congressional Record · 2010-01-20
Jan 20, 2010
Mr. President, I understand there is a bill at the desk. I ask for its first reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the title of the bill for the first time. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 2939) to…
Jan 20, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that H.R. 1854 be discharged from the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and then be referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…
Jan 20, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H. Con. Res. 228 at the desk and just received from the House. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The…
Jan 20, 2010
I ask unanimous consent that further reading be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: In the nature of a substitute) Strike all after the resolving clause and…
Jan 20, 2010
Pursuant to the previous order, on behalf of the majority leader, I have a substitute amendment at the desk which I now call up. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Montana [Mr…
Jan 20, 2010
Mr. President, I ask consent to execute the order of December 22, 2009, with respect to H.J. Res. 45. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Under the previous order, the Committee on Finance is discharged of H.J. Res…
Jan 20, 2010
Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
Jan 20, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the Presiding Officer of the Senate be authorized to appoint a committee on the part of the Senate to join with a like committee on the part of the House of Representatives to escort the President of…
Jan 20, 2010
Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 5:50 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, January 21, 2010, at…
Jan 20, 2010
Mr. President, there are three amendments pending to the joint resolution. We hope to reach time agreements on those amendments and, therefore, votes are expected tomorrow. Senators will be notified when these votes are scheduled…
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