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Jim Inhofe

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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.

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Jul 1, 2020

I have a motion to be made, but before making it, I yield 3 minutes each to Senator Klobuchar from Minnesota and Senator Schatz from Hawaii. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator…

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Jul 1, 2020

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S…

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Jul 1, 2020

if the Senator would yield for one more comment so I may address that, Senator Reed and I are both in agreement. We have been wanting amendments. We have been asking on a daily basis--now for about 2 months--for Members to bring their…

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Jul 1, 2020

I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time and passed, and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill (S. 4148)…

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Jul 1, 2020

I have 7 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

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Jul 1, 2020

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. 4148, introduced earlier day. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 4148) to extend…

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Jul 1, 2020

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m., Thursday, July 2; further, that following the prayer and the pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be…

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Jul 1, 2020

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 10:46 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, July 2, 2020, at 10 a.m…

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Jul 1, 2020

there is another side to this story, and I think, when you hear those promoting this particular amendment, it is one we all agree--we want an end to the war. We want this to happen. But there are some other reasons that this probably is…

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Jul 1, 2020

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be discharged from further consideration and the Senate now proceed to S. Res. 629. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the…

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Jul 1, 2020

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Scott of South Carolina). Without objection, it is so ordered.

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Jul 1, 2020

I want to thank all my colleagues and my partners, my partner Senator Reed, for working so hard today to come to an agreement. It has been a tough day. We think we have created a package that is acceptable to everyone and we will be…

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