Apr 14, 2015
like every Member of this body, I am frustrated we haven't been able to reach an agreement to pass the bipartisan Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act. So today--just now--we have offered a compromise amendment that provides a path…
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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Apr 14, 2015
I call up my amendment and ask for its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Texas [Mr. Cornyn] proposes an amendment numbered 1114…
Apr 14, 2015
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 135, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as…
Apr 14, 2015
how much time remains? The PRESIDING OFFICER. No time remains. The question is on agreeing to the Cornyn amendment No. 1114.
Apr 14, 2015
if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 10:11 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at 9:30…
Apr 14, 2015
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of H. Con. Res. 9, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as…
Apr 14, 2015
I ask unanimous consent that the concurrent resolution be agreed to and the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The concurrent…
Apr 13, 2015
we yield back all remaining time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. All time is yielded back.
Apr 13, 2015
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from New Hampshire (Ms. Ayotte), the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz), the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham), the Senator from Florida (Mr. Rubio), and the Senator from…
Apr 13, 2015
I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination of Alfred H. Bennett, of Texas, to be United…
Mar 26, 2015
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Illinois (Mr. Kirk) and the Senator from Alabama (Mr. Shelby).
Mar 26, 2015
this amendment is a reaffirmation of the 10th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. I ask for the support of our colleagues. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment.
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