Mar 12, 2024
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Markey). Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Rhode Island.
Sheldon Whitehouse
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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.
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Mar 11, 2024
The President's Medicare proposal would ask that those at the top 1 and 2 percent to pay 1.2 percent more into Medicare.
Mar 11, 2024
We had that wonderful moment in the previous State of the Union when the President talked about Republicans who wanted Medicare and Social Security cuts and they all rose in unanimous opprobrium to say, no, no, no, we don't do that.
Mar 11, 2024
There is simply no better communicator of complicated budget procedure and arcana than you.
Mar 11, 2024
Madam President, I now ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal…
Mar 11, 2024
Mr. President, I am back again with the old battered ``Time to Wake Up'' graphic here. The Smithsonian can't have it quite yet. This ``Time to Wake Up'' climate report starts with the unfortunate proposition that we are in terrible danger…
Mar 11, 2024
Madam 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 7:02 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 10:30 a.m.
Mar 11, 2024
Madam President, I understand there is a bill at the desk due for a second reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is correct. The clerk will read the bill by title for the second time. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as…
Mar 11, 2024
In order to place the bill on the Calendar under the provisions of rule XIV, I would object to further proceeding. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The objection is heard. The bill will be placed on the Calendar. ____________________
Mar 11, 2024
I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, that its preamble be agreed to, and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…
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