Bill Lee

First, let me thank Congressman Davis for yielding and for his tireless advocacy on behalf of the most vulnerable everywhere. I rise in strong opposition to H.J. Res. 42, which is really another baseless attack on the poor, on low-income…

I rise today to speak in support of the nomination of Senator Jeff Sessions to be the next Attorney General of the United States. I enthusiastically support this nomination, because I know Senator Sessions to be an independent-minded man…

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 following…

I thank the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Raskin) and the gentlewoman from Washington (Ms. Jayapal) for their tremendous leadership. They have hit the ground running here in Congress in defense of our Nation's immigrants and refugees and…

I rise to speak about the nomination of Judge Neil M. Gorsuch to be an Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. Confirmation of anyone appointed to the Federal judiciary is a big deal. Confirmation of someone appointed to serve on the…

First let me thank Congressman Veasey for yielding and for his tireless work to defend rights and justice. Also to Congresswoman Plaskett, I thank the gentlewoman for continuing to speak out, to organize us, and for her stellar…

If the President were serious about protecting access to the ballot, he would join members of the Congressional Black Caucus in our call for the restoration of the Voting Rights Act. Since it was gutted in 2013, millions of minority voters…

I want to thank the gentlewoman for yielding and for her tireless work and leadership on behalf of women's health. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 7. This discriminatory bill would undermine a woman's access to abortion…

Let me first thank Congresswoman Plaskett for her tireless leadership to protect our progress, but also for her vigilance and hard work on behalf of her district and the territories. I thank her and Congressman Marc Veasey for cosponsoring…

I thank our ranking member for yielding and also for his steadfast commitment to protecting the health and well- being of all Americans. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong opposition to this resolution, which would advance the repeal of the…

Let me first say how happy I am today to acknowledge the extraordinary accomplishments of two high school football teams in my beautiful congressional district. Until now, Oakland, California, never held a State championship, but now we…

I want to thank the gentlewoman from New Jersey for yielding, but also for her tremendous leadership on so many issues, including as a champion for women and women's health and reproductive health care, and also for this important…

I rise today to give voice to some of my fellow Utahns, including a few of my fellow Utahns who are suffering because of the health care law passed by this body nearly 7 years ago. These are not stories from wealthy Utahns who have simply…

Let me thank Representative Veasey for hosting this important discussion on President-elect Trump's disturbing nomination and for the gentleman's commitment to defend civil and human rights for all Americans. Now, more than ever, the…

I object on behalf of the million of Americans, including members of the intelligence community. The VICE PRESIDENT. As the Chair has previously ruled, debate is prohibited. As the Chair has previously ruled, a signature from a Senator is…

even with the malfunction of 87 voting machines at predominantly African-- The VICE PRESIDENT. There is no debate in order.

I have grave concerns-- The VICE PRESIDENT. The objection cannot be entertained.

Unfortunately, it is not yet signed by a Senator. The VICE PRESIDENT. The Chair is prepared to proceed with the count. Senator KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, the certificate of the electoral vote of the State of Minnesota seems to be regular in…

despite grave concerns of the intelligence-- The VICE PRESIDENT. The objection cannot be received. Senator Klobuchar, continue the tally. Senator KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, the certificate of the electoral vote of the State of Wisconsin…

I object because people are horrified by the overwhelming evidence of Russian interference in our elections. The VICE PRESIDENT. Section 18, title 3 of the United States Code prohibits debate in the joint session. Section 15 and 17 of…

I want to thank the gentleman for yielding and for his steadfast commitment to ensuring global peace and security. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to this rule and H. Res. 11, which is a flawed and misguided effort as currently written…

on January 20 of this year, change is coming to the White House. But until that day, it appears that President Obama will desperately cling to the status quo and continue to do what he has done on far too many occasions: abuse his…

The lack of a debate is a disgrace. But you know what? There are some of us here who are not going to be gagged. There are some of here who are going to speak our mind, and there are some of us here who are going to put forth our views…

Today I rise with a very heavy heart. Last weekend, my home city of Oakland, California, suffered a horrific tragedy. Constituents from Congressman Swalwell's district and Congressman DeSaulnier's district suffered a tremendous tragedy and…

over the weekend, syndicated columnist George Will wrote about a disturbing ruling in a French court. The court ruled that a video called ``Dear Future Mom,'' produced by the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, must be banned from television…