Madam President, I now ask for a second reading en bloc, and I object to my own request en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection having been heard, the bills will be read for the second time on the next legislative day…
Sherrod Brown
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Sherrod Campbell Brown is an American politician currently serving as the senior United States senator from Ohio, a position he has held since January 4, 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, Brown previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 3, 1993, to January 3, 2007. Throughout his career, he has been a strong advocate for workers' rights and has focused on issues such as healthcare, job creation, and economic equality. Brown has been known for his commitment to representing the interests of Ohio workers in the Senate.
Madam President, earlier today, Senator Durbin and the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights held a hearing in Cleveland to examine efforts that could hinder the ability of Ohioans to exercise one…
Madam President, I understand there are four bills at the desk, and I ask for their first reading en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bills by title for the first time en bloc. The legislative clerk read as follows: A…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until Tuesday, May 8, at 10 a.m.; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour…
Madam 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 6:46 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at 10…
Madam President, the first vote tomorrow will be at noon on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 2343, the Stop Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act. ____________________
Madam President, late last month I brought to Washington 55 or so college presidents from Ohio--presidents of 2-year and 4-year private and public colleges and universities--to discuss a whole host of issues. One subject that always comes…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to speak as if in morning business for up to 10 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. GI Bill Consumer Awareness
I rise to urge the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. In 1994, this very important act became law. It was groundbreaking for women, for law enforcement, and for local advocacy organizations that received the resources they…
Mr. President, I thank the Senator from Georgia. I so appreciate Senator Isakson's comments about Africa. He is lucky enough to represent the CDC, which is one of the greatest organizations in human history, which has made such a…
Mr. President, I am joined on the floor today for his first time on the Senate floor with John Crown, who works on our veterans affairs issues. He came from the Veterans Committee and joined our staff in the last couple of weeks. John…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business for up to 15 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Welcoming John Crown





