Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 10, 2016
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz), the Senator from Utah (Mr. Lee), and the Senator from Florida (Mr. Rubio). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Utah (Mr. Lee) would have voted ``nay.''
Said by
John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

Share & report

More from John Cornyn

May 12, 2025

Madam President, America is an exceptional nation: freedom of religion, freedom of speech and of the press; private property rights; free and fair elections; the rule of law and an independent judiciary. All of these help make us…

govinfo.gov
Mar 26, 2025

Mr. President, I have seven 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…

govinfo.gov
Jul 15, 2025

Hispanic voters in Texas have rapidly shifted in favor of the GOP.

nbcnews.com
Jul 7, 2025

I am glad to see this pass as part of the Senate’s One Big Beautiful Bill and look forward to welcoming Discovery to Houston and righting this egregious wrong.

usatoday.com

Other voices in this conversation