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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.
I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding rule XXII, at 12 noon, Tuesday, November 8, 2011, the Senate proceed to Executive Session to consider Calendar No. 405, under the previous order. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is…
Mr. President, there will be a rollcall vote at approximately 12:15 p.m. tomorrow on confirmation of the Wallach nomination. Additionally, we expect to begin consideration of H.R. 674 during tomorrow's session. ____________________
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the quorum be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
Mr. 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 6:36 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, November 8, 2011, at…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 313, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows…
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 465, that the nomination be confirmed with no intervening action or debate; that no further motions be in order to the nomination; that any…
Madam President, I rise to address our Nation's job crisis and to share some thoughts about why it is important that we proceed to debate on the Rebuild America Jobs Act. It may come as a surprise to some across the Nation that at this…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that floor privileges be extended for the balance of the day to my intern, India Wade. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Mr. President, when our American government spends money on infrastructure, core infrastructure, we should look first to American companies and American workers. But this doesn't always happen. In fact, recently, there was a bid proposal…
Mr. President, I have a modification at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The amendment will be so modified. The amendment, as modified, is as follows: On page 264, between lines 9 and 10, insert the following: SEC. 153. BUYING GOODS…
Madam President, as provided under the previous unanimous consent order, I ask the pending amendment be set aside so I may call up my amendment No. 879. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The…
I ask unanimous consent further reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To prohibit amounts appropriated under this Act to carry out…
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