I make a point of order that amendment No. 2700 is not germane. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The point of order is well taken. The amendment falls. Amendment No. 2276 to Amendment No. 2282, as Modified
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.
I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To require a report on participation in the Transition…
That was very touching. Thank you very much, I say to my friend, Senator Schumer. Mr. President, I want to start today by giving an update as to where we are in the process for the NDAA. At 10:30 a.m., which is coming up shortly, we are…
I call up amendment No. 2276 on behalf of Senator Boozman. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Oklahoma [Mr. Inhofe], for Mr. Boozman, proposes an amendment numbered 2276 to…
I call up the Rounds amendment No. 2273 to the underlying bill. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Oklahoma [Mr. Inhofe], for Mr. Rounds, proposes an amendment numbered 2273 to…
I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To require a report on the permanent stationing of the United…
I do regret this. Let me repeat what was just objected to. There are 10 amendments that are cleared on both sides. Democrats are all for them. Republicans are all for them. I suggest the junior Senator from Kentucky is for all these…
I couldn't have said it as well as the Senator from Missouri. This is the John S. McCain reauthorization bill and obviously he is deserving of much more than that. Amendment No. 2842 Since we are going to have the votes in just a few…
I move to table Lee amendment No. 2366 and ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The clerk will call the roll…
In just a moment, it is my intention to table the Reed amendment. I want to say this. This is the way things should work. We have debated this. We have debated it in committee. I have heard his very logical remarks and positions, and he…
I move to table Reed amendment No. 2842 and ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The clerk will call the roll…
it is my intent--and I will be doing it-- but I want to give a chance for Senator Paul to be on the floor when I do this. As we have said over and over again, Senator Reed and I have worked very closely in trying to get these amendments in…





