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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, at 5 p.m. we will be voting on an amendment proposed by the Senator from Louisiana, Mr. Vitter. The amendment would require the Secretary of the Army to maintain at least 32 brigade combat teams in the Regular and Reserve…
Mr. President, I yield back the time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time is yielded back. Under the previous order, pursuant to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Senate the pending cloture motion, which the clerk will state. The bill clerk…
Mr. President, at this time, I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard.
Mr. President, I oppose the Ernst amendment. It would undermine what has been the fundamental policy of the United States going back into the last administration: a unified, sovereign Iraq. This amendment would send a signal to the Iraqis…
I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The Senator from New York. Amendment No. 1578
To the Senator from Oklahoma, we have been trying to move forward on an equal basis in terms of pending amendments. At this juncture, I am not able to agree to make another amendment pending. There is a possibility that we spoke about…
Mr. President, I stand as a very proud cosponsor, along with Senator McCain and Senator Feinstein, on this amendment. I particularly wish to commend both Senator Feinstein and Senator McCain because they have really been the leaders in…
Mr. President, I yield 5 minutes to the Senator from Minnesota. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Minnesota.
I thank the chairman for yielding. I rise today, Mr. Speaker, in strong support of trade. It is time for us to lead. When you open up markets to our manufacturers, to our workers, you are creating jobs here on American soil. I am a firm…
Mr. President, today, along with Senators Schumer, Menendez, Warner, Merkley, Warren, Blumenthal, Franken, Durbin, Kaine, and Hirono, I am introducing the Military Consumer Protection Act, which reinforces our commitment to consumer…
Madam President, I call for regular order with respect to amendment No. 1564. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The amendment is now pending. Amendment No. 1564, as Modified
Thank you, Mr. President. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Arizona. Mr. McCAIN. Mr. President, as is obvious, we have an agreement to votes on both the Gillibrand and Ernst amendments. I would imagine it may require a recorded vote…
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