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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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Jun 26, 2018

I appreciate the chairman's comments, and I have confidence in him and his ability to manage this bill successfully across the floor. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the…

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Jun 25, 2018

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Arizona (Mr. Flake), the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham), the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Isakson), the Senator from Arizona (Mr. McCain, and the Senator from Alaska…

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Jun 25, 2018

I cannot think of anybody better qualified to serve in the position you are serving in, so I appreciate the expertise and experience you bring to this role.

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Jun 25, 2018

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Arizona (Mr. Flake), the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham), the Senator from Arizona (Mr. McCain), and the Senator from Alaska (Mr. Sullivan).

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Jun 25, 2018

on Friday, I traveled to the Rio Grande Valley, right along the U.S.-Mexico border, expecting the front-page news to be about separation of families when our immigration laws were being enforced. Imagine my surprise when the front page of…

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Jun 25, 2018

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. South Texas Flooding

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Jun 21, 2018

I have 2 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…

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Jun 21, 2018

I understand there are two bills at the desk due for a second reading en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is correct. The clerk will read the bills by title for the second time. The bill clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 3093) to…

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Jun 21, 2018

I wish to first address the vote we held yesterday--one that unfortunately failed but I believe was important nonetheless. It would have set in motion a series of spending reductions--not on bills where we had appropriated money for…

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Jun 21, 2018

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Corker) and the Senator from Arizona (Mr. McCain).

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Jun 21, 2018

In order to place the bills on the calendar under the provisions of rule XIV, I object to further proceedings en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection having been heard, the bills will be placed on the calendar. Rescissions Bill

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Jun 20, 2018

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator Tennessee (Mr. Corker) and the Senator from Arizona (Mr. McCain).

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