Nov 17, 2011
Mr. President, I offer this amendment with several original cosponsors: Senator Mike Lee, Senator Rand Paul, Senator Tom Udall, and Senator Sherrod Brown. I would like to thank them for joining in this effort to address our military…
Jeff Merkley
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Jeff Alan Merkley is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from Oregon since January 6, 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, Merkley has focused on issues such as healthcare, climate change, and economic inequality throughout his tenure. He has been an advocate for progressive policies and has worked to address the challenges facing working families in Oregon and across the nation. Merkley is known for his commitment to transparency and accountability in government, often speaking out against perceived injustices and advocating for reforms.
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Nov 17, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To express the sense of Congress regarding the…
Nov 17, 2011
Mr. President, I am pleased to rise this morning to support the adoption of a consumer price index for Social Security that would accurately reflect the costs our senior citizens actually face. I am delighted to join the Presiding Officer…
Nov 10, 2011
Mr. President, I rise today to address the long history of water disputes in the Klamath Basin and commend the work of the community in coming together to begin a new, collaborative era of water management in the region. When I was first…
Nov 7, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, the Senate adjourn until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 8, 2011; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date…
Nov 7, 2011
I ask for a second reading en bloc, and I object to my own request en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection having been heard, there will be a second reading on the next legislative day. ____________________
Nov 7, 2011
I understand there are two bills at the desk, and I ask for their first reading en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bills will be read for the first time by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 2930) to amend the…
Nov 7, 2011
Mr. President, I object to any further proceedings with respect to these bills en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection having been heard, the bills will be placed on the calendar under rule XIV. ____________________
Nov 7, 2011
Mr. President, I understand there are two bills at the desk due for a second reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bills for the second time. A bill (H.R. 1070) to amend the Securities Act of 1933 to require the…
Nov 7, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res. 312) was agreed…
Nov 7, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 312, which was submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A…
Nov 7, 2011
I ask unanimous consent the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and any statements be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER…
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