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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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Sep 26, 2017

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 78, S. 1028. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 1028) to…

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Sep 26, 2017

Mr. President, I am particularly glad to see you presiding today because I came here to report on what you and I saw together in Texas during this last long weekend. Unfortunately, it didn't feel quite like home--not when parts of Texas…

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Sep 26, 2017

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Hurricane Harvey Recovery

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Sep 26, 2017

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar No. 115, S. Res. 114. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A resolution (S…

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Sep 25, 2017

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Mississippi (Mr. Cochran), the Senator from Florida (Mr. Rubio), and the Senator from Alabama (Mr. Strange). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Florida (Mr…

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Sep 19, 2017

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Mississippi (Mr. Cochran), the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Moran), and the Senator from Alabama (Mr. Strange).

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Sep 19, 2017

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Mississippi (Mr. Cochran), the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham), and the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Moran).

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Sep 19, 2017

Mr. President, as the subway attack in London last week proves all too well, when terrorism goes underground, it doesn't disappear. Every day there are individuals operating in the world's shadows in places like the Parsons Green station…

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Sep 18, 2017

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham) and the Senator from Florida (Mr. Rubio). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Florida (Mr. Rubio) would have voted ``yea.''

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Sep 18, 2017

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Florida (Mr. Rubio) and the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Florida (Mr. Rubio) would have voted ``yea''.

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Sep 14, 2017

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Florida (Mr. Rubio). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Florida (Mr. Rubio) would have voted ``yea''.

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Sep 14, 2017

Mr. President, the men and women of our military defend us on a daily basis without a doubt, but now, today, is our time to do the same for them. One thing I cannot defend is how we continue to tie our own hands when it comes to funding…

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