May 4, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that my intern, Eric Strod, be granted the privilege of the floor through the balance of the day. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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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May 4, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that 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…
May 4, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that 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…
May 4, 2011
Mr. President, I understand H.R. 1213 has been received from the House and is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title for the first time. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 1213) to…
May 4, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Judiciary Committee be discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 151 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…
May 4, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 5; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour…
May 4, 2011
Mr. President, the next rollcall vote is expected on Monday, May 9, at 5:30 p.m. That vote will be in relation to a nomination. ____________________
May 4, 2011
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 6:59 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, May 5, 2011, at 10…
May 4, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 164, which was introduced earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk…
May 4, 2011
I ask for its second reading and object to my own request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The bill will be read for the second time on the next legislative day. ____________________
Apr 7, 2011
Mr. President, I rise to share my deep concern that we are careening toward a shutdown of the government. Just a little more than 24 hours from now--tomorrow night--our government will shut down if this Chamber and the House Chamber cannot…
Apr 6, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that my intern, Robyn Varner, have floor privileges for the remainder of the day. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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