Madam President, we are going to vote momentarily. In the meantime, I thank the Senator from California for her steadfast support to the cause of justice and for supporting this resolution and taking up the cause of Aung San Suu Kyi. I…
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.
I ask for the yeas and nays on the joint resolution. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The joint resolution was ordered to a third reading and was read the third time. The…
Madam President, today the Senate considers extension of economic sanctions against the Burmese regime. The Senate should pass this resolution. Aung San Suu Kyi, the Nobel Peace Prize winner and democracy leader in Burma, said ``the people…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. ____________________
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that all time be yielded back, both minority and majority. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
This legislation will bring clean water to reservation families, support tribal agriculture and provide long-term economic development.
Mr. President, this week the Senate also returns to the small business jobs bill. Small businesses are central to our efforts to create jobs. Unemployment insurance helps people who are out of work. We want to help create the jobs so…
Mr. President, at 2:30 this afternoon, the Senate will vote again on unemployment insurance. This bill is about jobs. This bill is about compassion. This bill would extend unemployment insurance for people who have lost their jobs. This…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the following members of my staff be given floor privileges during the consideration of the small business jobs bill: Jamie Bedwell, Drew Colling, Emily Freeman, Chris Goble, Michael Grant…





