Jun 20, 2019
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that John-Rex Spivey, a Navy fellow in Senator Collins's office, be granted floor privileges through January 31, 2020. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
John Cornyn
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John Cornyn is a United States Senator from Texas, serving since January 3, 2002. A member of the Republican Party, he has held various leadership positions within the Senate, including serving as the Senate Minority Whip. Cornyn has focused on issues such as judicial appointments, immigration reform, and national security throughout his tenure. He is known for his strong support of conservative policies and has frequently aligned with the positions of former President Donald Trump.
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Jun 20, 2019
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that at 1:45 p.m. today the Senate vote on the confirmation of the Baranwal nomination, with all other provisions under the previous order remaining in effect. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there…
Jun 20, 2019
Madam President, yesterday I had a chance to sit down with a group of my constituents visiting DC from the Rio Grande Valley. For those who have never been to the Rio Grande Valley, I highly recommend a visit. It is a beautiful region, a…
Jun 20, 2019
Mr. President, I have 7 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…
Jun 19, 2019
Mr. President, today we will take the first step in the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act when we hold the cloture vote this afternoon. For the last 58 years, consecutively, Congress has passed this important legislation to…
Jun 18, 2019
Mr. President, it doesn't matter whether you are watching FOX News or reading the editorial page of the New York Times, the media--indeed the Nation--is in broad agreement that there is a crisis on our southern border, and the…
Jun 13, 2019
We hope to see. And we will see one way or the other when we vote on this legislation next week. I am happy to say that my Democratic colleague Henry Cuellar from Laredo, TX, which is more directly impacted probably than any place on the…
Jun 13, 2019
Mr. President, I have 5 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…
Jun 13, 2019
Madam President, last week, we commemorated the 75th anniversary of D-Day, and in just a few weeks, we will celebrate America's independence on the Fourth of July. It is important for us to pause and remember the contributions made by the…
Jun 13, 2019
Mr. President, I thank the majority leader again for his leadership and for his comments today. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to…
Jun 13, 2019
I will. Mr. McCONNELL. As a member of the Judiciary Committee involved in this, is there any indication there might be bipartisan support for authorizing this legislation that you all are working on in committee?
Jun 13, 2019
Mr. President, I agree with the majority leader. We do need to do both. I would also add, for those who were disturbed by the President's invocation of his tariff authority to try to bring the Mexican Government to the table to negotiate…
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