May 4, 2017
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Isakson) and the Senator from Nebraska (Mr. Sasse). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Isakson) would have voted ``yea'' and the…
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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May 4, 2017
Mr. President, I thank my friend and colleague from Minnesota for working with us on this piece of legislation. People sometimes say nothing ever gets done around here on a bipartisan basis, and this proves that is wrong. While that isn't…
May 3, 2017
Mr. President, seeing none of my Democratic colleagues on the floor seeking to speak, I ask unanimous consent to speak on the Democratic time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Government Funding Legislation
May 3, 2017
Mr. President, this week the Senate continues to consider the government funding bill, which I hope we will decide to vote on tomorrow afternoon. I want to highlight a few ways that this legislation is good for America. It addresses…
May 3, 2017
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…
May 2, 2017
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 1011 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…
May 2, 2017
Mr. President, first, I would like to offer a brief word on some tragic events that occurred in my State over the last few days. Yesterday, at the University of Texas in Austin, a man wielding a knife began attacking students on campus. He…
May 1, 2017
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Arizona (Mr. Flake), the Senator from Nevada (Mr. Heller), and the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Isakson).
May 1, 2017
Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order, following the remarks of the Senator from Florida, Mr. Nelson. The PRESIDING OFFICER…
May 1, 2017
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 148, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read…
May 1, 2017
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 2; further, that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of…
May 1, 2017
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Corker amendment at the desk be agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table…
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