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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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Mar 6, 2017

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Arizona (Mr. Flake), the Senator from Georgia, (Mr. Isakson), and the Senator from Alaska (Mr. Sullivan). THE PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber…

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Mar 2, 2017

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Isakson). The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Kennedy). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 62, nays 37, as follows…

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Mar 2, 2017

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Isakson). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 58, nays 41, as follows: [Rollcall…

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Mar 2, 2017

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Isakson).

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Mar 2, 2017

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Isakson). The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 62, nays 37, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 78 Ex.] YEAS--62 Alexander Barrasso Blunt Boozman Burr Capito Cardin Cassidy…

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Mar 2, 2017

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.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

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Mar 2, 2017

I ask unanimous consent that at 1:35 p.m. all but 10 minutes of postcloture time, equally divided in the usual form, be considered expired on Executive Calendar No. 9, the nomination of Rick Perry to be Secretary of Energy, and that…

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Mar 2, 2017

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. 492 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives…

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Mar 2, 2017

let me just say briefly, I couldn't be happier that my friend, the former Governor of the State of Texas, Rick Perry, will be confirmed here shortly as the next Energy Secretary. I know, personally, as do 28 million Texans, that Rick Perry…

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Mar 2, 2017

today is Texas Independence Day--a day that inspires pride and gratitude in the hearts of all 28 million Texans. Before I came to the floor, I asked the Presiding Officer, who hails from the great State of Alaska, to remind me--and he…

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Mar 1, 2017

the Chamber is too slowly moving forward on the President's Cabinet nominees. So far, this Chamber has confirmed 16 Cabinet nominees since January 20. I would note that the most recent nominee, Secretary Zinke, was confirmed by a vote of…

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Mar 1, 2017

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Isakson). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 62, nays 37, as follows: [Rollcall…

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