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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 27, 2014

Madam President, I rise today to commemorate a very special day in Texas history, and I would say in American history. This is a day that inspires pride and gratitude in my State. I rise to commemorate Texas Independence Day, which is…

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Feb 27, 2014

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.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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Feb 27, 2014

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Coburn) and the Senator from Alaska (Ms. Murkowski). The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Warren). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result…

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Feb 26, 2014

I thank the Senator from Wyoming, who is one of the most knowledgeable, eloquent Members of our side of the aisle or in this Chamber on the subject of health care law. As a former practicing orthopedic surgeon, he knows the subject better…

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Feb 26, 2014

Madam President, I wish to say something about the Iran sanctions legislation that is contained in the alternative bill of which Senator Burr has been the chief architect. First I wish to speak briefly on what is happening in the Ukraine…

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Feb 25, 2014

Mr. President, 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. 2039 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…

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Feb 25, 2014

Mr. President, I see the Senator from North Carolina is here on the floor. I know he is likely here to respond to the Senator from Vermont and the Senator from Washington on the veterans bill that is on the floor, and what I believe is a…

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Feb 25, 2014

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to be recognized following the remarks of the Senator from Washington. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Washington.

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Feb 25, 2014

Madam President, would the Senator yield for a unanimous consent request? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?

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Feb 25, 2014

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Corker). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Corker) would have voted ``yea.'' The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in…

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Feb 24, 2014

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham), the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Isakson), the Senator from Alaska (Ms. Murkowski), the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Risch), and the Senator from…

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Feb 12, 2014

The following Senators are necesarily absent: the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Coburn) and the Senator from Florida (Mr. Rubio). The result was announced--yeas 97, nays 0, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 32 Ex.] YEAS--97 Alexander Ayotte…

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