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James Mountain Inhofe is a former United States Senator from Oklahoma, serving from 1994 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, Inhofe is known for his strong conservative views, particularly on issues related to national defense and environmental policy. He gained notoriety for his skepticism regarding climate change, famously calling it a hoax. Throughout his tenure, he held significant positions, including Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.
I support strong oversight of the 1033 Program, and I understand the intent behind my colleague's amendment. We want to make sure that the wrong kind of equipment doesn't get into the hands of people who cannot properly use it, so we have…
I call up amendment No. 1729 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Oklahoma [Mr. Inhofe] proposes an amendment numbered 1729 to amendment No…
I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk called the roll. The result was announced--yeas 96, nays 4, as follows…
For the information of all Senators, it is my understanding that we should be able to adopt the amendment by voice vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment. The amendment (No. 1729) was agreed to. Vote on…
I call up my amendment No. 2411 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment by number. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Oklahoma [Mr. Inhofe]…
Well, first of all, I don't know how long I have sat and listened to this--a long time--probably not as long as it seems. ``Secret police, sadistic, cruel.'' I am beginning to come to the conclusion that they are not going to be supporting…
I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk called the roll. The result was announced--yeas…
I want to make a couple of comments. It is going to be a very significant week. We know pretty much what we are going to be doing with the defense authorization bill, which I believe, and most people believe, is the most significant bill…
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Under the previous order, the question is, Shall the Senate advise and consent to the Vought nomination?
Further, I ask unanimous consent that the following amendments be adopted en bloc and that the Senate vote on adoption of the amendments en bloc with no intervening action or debate. Mr. President, I will read the entire list so that each…
Thank you very much. Thank you. I appreciate that. It has been a tough time here. I would say that he has made my day
first, let me make a comment about the remarks from my friend from Nebraska. It happens that I was in Hong Kong when that happened, and I saw the people, knowing what was going to happen to them after all the promises that were made…
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