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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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Feb 23, 2016

Mr. President, this past Saturday I was honored to attend the funeral mass for Justice Scalia. I couldn't help but recall back when President Reagan nominated him for the Supreme Court of the United States. At that time Judge Scalia said…

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Feb 23, 2016

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Remembering Justice Antonin Scalia and Filling the Supreme Court Vacancy

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Feb 22, 2016

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Blunt), the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz), the Senator from Arizona (Mr. Flake), the Senator from Nevada (Mr. Heller), the Senator from North Dakota (Mr…

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Feb 11, 2016

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent for 2 more minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The majority whip.

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Feb 11, 2016

Mr. President, I know all time has expired. I yield the floor, and we will continue this discussion at some other time. Cloture Motion The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Senate the pending cloture…

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Feb 11, 2016

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz), the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham), the Senator from Florida (Mr. Rubio), and the Senator from Alaska (Mr. Sullivan).

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Feb 11, 2016

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz), the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham), the Senator from Florida (Mr. Rubio), and the Senator from Alaska (Mr. Sullivan). Further, if present and…

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Feb 11, 2016

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz), the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham), the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Moran), the Senator from Florida (Mr. Rubio), and the Senator from Alaska (Mr…

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Feb 11, 2016

Mr. President, I thank my colleague and friend from Louisiana. I want to talk a little bit about the work of the Senate Judiciary Committee because we have had a pretty extraordinary week this week in the committee under the leadership of…

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Feb 11, 2016

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that my Marine Corps fellow, Capt. Matt Dalton, be granted floor privileges for the remainder of this legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Cassidy). Without objection, it is so ordered…

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Feb 11, 2016

Mr. President, will the Senator yield for a question? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority whip.

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Feb 11, 2016

Mr. President, if the Senator will yield for a question, I wish to ask the Senators from Michigan whether they were aware that the Governor has made a request of the Michigan Legislature for at least $195 million to help the families and…

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