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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.
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R. 1213, which was received from the House. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bill by title. The bill clerk read as follows…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Indiana (Mr. Coats), the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz), the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham), the Senator from Alaska (Ms. Murkowski), the Senator from Florida (Mr…
Madam President, we spend a lot of time, as one would expect in a legislative body, talking about the technical aspects of legislation and the procedure we use to consider it and pass it, a subject which perhaps many of us enjoy but which…
Madam President, I yield the floor, and I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk proceeded to call the roll.
Mr. President, I came here to speak on another topic, but let me interject in light of the comments from our colleagues from across the aisle on the Keystone XL Pipeline. Everybody says, on a bipartisan basis, We want job-creating…
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Blunt).
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Blunt), the Senator from Colorado (Mr. Gardner), the Senator from Illinois (Mr. Kirk), the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. Paul), the Senator from Alabama (Mr…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Blunt), the Senator from Colorado (Mr. Gardner), the Senator from Illinois (Mr. Kirk), the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. Paul), the Senator from Alabama (Mr…
Mr. President, I rise today to commemorate a very special day in history, particularly in Texas history, a day that inspires pride and gratitude in the hearts of all the people who call Texas home. I rise today to commemorate Texas…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that all votes after the first vote be 10 minutes in length. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Cloture Motion The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant to rule XXII, the Chair lays…
Mr. President, I would ask the Senator from Maine--you are not alone--and the President is not alone--in stating your objections to the 2014 order. Your amendment would seek to get a vote and to put Senators on record. Is the Senator aware…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Sullivan). Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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