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Sheldon Whitehouse is a United States Senator from Rhode Island, serving since January 4, 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, Whitehouse has focused on a range of issues including environmental protection, healthcare reform, and campaign finance reform. He has been a vocal advocate for addressing climate change and has worked to promote policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and protecting natural resources. Whitehouse has also been involved in efforts to reform the political campaign finance system, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in political donations.
I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 290, S. 2116. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 664, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk…
Mr. President, I am here today for the 31st time in my series on the special interest scheme that captured the U.S. Supreme Court. There is an old adage that the best way to show that one stick is crooked is to set a straight stick down…
I look forward to working with you to plow through these redactions and multiple incidences of noncompliance
Mr. President, I now ask unanimous consent that if the Senate receives a message from the House that it has passed H.R. 7791 and if the text is identical to S. 4057, that H.R. 7791 be considered as having been read three times and passed…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R. 1042, which was received from the House and is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior…
I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…
I further ask that the bill be considered read a third time and passed and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…
Madam President, I have four 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, the…
Mr. President, today the Senate passed H.R. 815, the National Security Act of 2024. This bill supports Ukrainian victory against Putin and his war machine, bolsters Israel's security, and reiterates our longstanding commitment to Taiwan…
Madam President, I am delighted to join my colleagues here to support the EPA's new tailpipe emissions standards. Rhode Island has long ridden along with California on its emissions standards, and we are delighted to see the EPA following…
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