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Jack Francis Reed is a United States Senator from Rhode Island, serving since January 7, 1997. A member of the Democratic Party, Reed has been an influential figure in the Senate, particularly known for his work on the Armed Services Committee. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on issues such as national security, veterans' affairs, and economic development. Reed has also been involved in various legislative efforts aimed at improving education and healthcare access for Rhode Islanders.
Madam President, pursuant to rule XXVIII, paragraph 6, I move to waive all applicable points of order, and I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The yeas…
Mr. President, for the Committee on Armed Services I report favorably the following nomination lists which were printed in the Records on the dates indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save the expense of reprinting on the Executive…
Mr. President, I ask that the Journal of proceedings be approved to date. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
Mr. President, I call for the regular order with respect to the conference report to accompany H.R. 2670. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The committee on conference on the disagreeing…
Mr. President, I ask that Senator Ernst be permitted to speak for up to 5 minutes, and that, following the vote on the Ernst motion to table, Senators Hawley and Lujan be permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER…
Madam President, I have seven 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…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 13; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of…
Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:30 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at 10 a.m…
Mr. President, I rise to express my support for the fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. I am glad that we have just brought the NDAA conference report to the floor. First, I would like to acknowledge Senator Roger Wicker…
Mr. President, just a few minutes ago, my Republican colleagues voted down the National Security and Border Act. In doing so, they essentially said no to supporting Israel, no to supporting Ukraine, no to supporting Taiwan, no to…
Thank you, Senator Murray. Mr. President? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Does the Senator reserve the right to object?
I would like to be recognized and reserve the right to object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Rhode Island.
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