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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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Aug 20, 2018

Madam President, it is August, and the Senate is in session getting the people's work done. As the majority leader said last week, the reason we can't afford to take this time off is because we have so much to do. Of course, one of the…

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Aug 20, 2018

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz), the Senator from Nevada (Mr. Heller), the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Hoeven), the Senator from Mississippi (Mrs. Hyde-Smith), the Senator from Oklahoma…

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Aug 20, 2018

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz), the Senator from Nevada (Mr. Heller), the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Hoeven), the Senator from Mississippi (Mrs. Hyde-Smith), the Senator from Oklahoma…

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Aug 16, 2018

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Alexander), the Senator from Arizona (Mr. Flake), the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Inhofe), the Senator from Utah (Mr. Lee), the Senator from Arizona (Mr…

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Aug 16, 2018

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Alexander), the Senator from Arizona (Mr. Flake), the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Inhofe), the Senator from Utah (Mr. Lee), the Senator from Arizona (Mr…

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Aug 16, 2018

Mr. President, I have 8 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…

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Aug 16, 2018

Mr. President, today we will confirm two more appellate judges, bringing our total to 26 since the Trump administration began. This has been one of the hallmarks of the President and of our agenda, and it is critically important. So I…

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Aug 15, 2018

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to speak for up to 15 minutes as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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Aug 15, 2018

Madam President, yesterday marked the sixth anniversary of the kidnapping of a brave young man named Austin Tice. Back in 2012, Austin decided to put his law school studies on hold and spend the summer in Syria as a freelance journalist…

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Aug 15, 2018

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Alexander), the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Burr), the Senator from Arizona (Mr. Flake), the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Inhofe), the Senator from Utah (Mr…

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Aug 1, 2018

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Arizona (Mr. Flake), the Senator from Arizona (Mr. McCain), and the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. Paul). The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Are there any other Senators in the…

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Aug 1, 2018

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Arizona (Mr. Flake) and the Senator from Arizona (Mr. McCain). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was…

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