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.
Apr 15, 2015
I ask unanimous consent for an additional 5 minutes to speak in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Apr 15, 2015
for the last several weeks we have been trying to get unstuck on an important piece of legislation that would combat modern-day slavery. At a time, I think most people were unaware of this phenomenon of sex trafficking primarily of…
Apr 15, 2015
I will wrap up. As I have told a number of our colleagues across the aisle who believe passionately in the importance of this topic, I think this amendment we will vote on tomorrow addresses their stated concerns. It certainly addresses…
Apr 15, 2015
I ask my colleagues to join me today in honoring the world famous Kilgore College Rangerettes on the occasion of their 75th anniversary. In an effort to increase female enrollment and to keep fans in their seats during halftime at football…
Apr 15, 2015
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz) and the Senator from Louisiana (Mr. Vitter).
Apr 15, 2015
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz), the Senator from Alabama (Mr. Shelby), and the Senator from Louisiana (Mr. Vitter). The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Sasse). Are there any other Senators in the…
Apr 14, 2015
I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to and the motion to reconsider be made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res…
Apr 14, 2015
hopefully this afternoon we will take up a very important piece of legislation coming over from the House of Representatives that received an overwhelming vote of Republicans and Democrats alike--a package negotiated at the highest levels…
Apr 14, 2015
Speaker Boehner and Leader Pelosi have negotiated a package which enjoyed broad bipartisan support in the House. The one missing element is a pay-for for the so-called doc fix, for the sustainable growth rate fix. What my amendment does is…
Apr 14, 2015
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 15; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to…
Apr 14, 2015
I ask unanimous consent that S. 95 be discharged from the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and be referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…
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