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On the recordFebruary 7, 2024
First, I thank the Senator from Arizona for her strong, courageous, and heartfelt words. Now, briefly, Madam President, Senators have a chance to show precisely where they stand: Are they for border security or are they not? The choice is plain and simple, and this vote will show precisely who is serious about securing the border and who is not. We hope our Republican colleagues, so many of whom know this is the right thing to do, will not bend to the wishes of Donald Trump, who only wants chaos. Unanimous Consent Agreement Now, Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum call for the cloture motion on the motion to proceed to H.R. 815 be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. Cloture Motion The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Senate the pending cloture motion, which the clerk will state. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion We, the undersigned Senators, in accordance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby move to bring to a close debate on the motion to proceed to Calendar No. 30, H.R. 815, a bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements relating to the eligibility of veterans to receive reimbursement for emergency treatment furnished through the Veterans Community Care program, and for other purposes. Charles E. Schumer, Patty Murray, Benjamin L. Cardin, Robert P.…
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York
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Feb 7, 2024

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