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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.
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that following the disposition of amendments under the previous order, that it be in order to call up the following amendments to S. 2226: Schatz No. 1078; Scott No. 944; further, that with respect to…
Mr. President? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Rhode Island. Unanimous Consent Agreement--Amendment Nos. 1078 and 944
Mr. President, I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The yeas and nays are ordered. The Senator from Mississippi.
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the previous order be amended so that the consideration of the Kennedy amendment occur immediately preceding the Gillibrand amendment, with all previous provisions remaining in effect. The…
Mr. President, I want to commend the Senator from Virginia for his articulate and passionate and compelling comments this evening--and all of my colleagues. All of them have made the point that these holds have cascading effects. It is not…
Madam President, I oppose the amendment because one of the fundamental aspects of the military is the ability of a senior officer to issue an order and the willingness of a subordinate to accept that order. What we are dealing with here…
Mr. President, with that, I believe we have to conclude this evening. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned under the provisions of S. Res. 316 until 10 a.m. on…
Mr. President, I rise tonight to discuss once again the routine promotions of our military's general and flag officers. During this Congress, due to the dangerous and extreme position of one Republican Senator, not a single general or flag…
I thank the Senator from Virginia, and let me continue the roll of officers. Brig. Gen. David P. Garfield. He is a command pilot with 4,800 flying hours, including 506 combat hours. He has been awarded the Legion of Merit and the…
Let me continue this role of honor to be promoted to brigadier general: COL Shannon M. Lucas, 28 years of service, including Deputy Commander of the U.S. Army Criminal Division at Quantico, VA; the Legion of Merit and the Bronze Star. COL…
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, as a further mark of respect to the late Lowell Weicker, Jr., former Senator from…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 60 affirmative-vote threshold for the following amendments be vitiated: Scott, No. 510; Romney, No. 823; Sinema, No. 315; Grassley, No. 273; Blackburn, No. 224; Moran, No. 949; and Baldwin…
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