Jul 9, 2013
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Nuclear Option
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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Jul 9, 2013
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Indiana (Mr. Coats), the Senator from Arizona (Mr. Flake), the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham), and the Senator from Arizona (Mr. McCain). The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms…
Jul 9, 2013
Mr. President, it seems as if the majority leader and some others are rattling the cage once again in favor of the so-called nuclear option. For those who may not follow this topic closely, this is simply breaking the Senate rules in order…
Jul 8, 2013
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Indiana (Mr. Coats), the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz), the Senator from Arizona (Mr. Flake), the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham), the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr…
Jul 8, 2013
Mr. President, I join my colleagues in congratulating our recently arrived colleague from South Carolina on his maiden speech. It strikes me we all want the same thing pretty much. We want an opportunity and we want to make sure our kids…
Jun 27, 2013
Mr. President, I would say to my good friend, the assistant majority leader, I am aware of the promises that are made in the underlying bill. My point is there is no mechanism to guarantee the goals the Gang of 8, on which the assistant…
Jun 27, 2013
Mr. President, how much time remains on this side? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. There is 21 minutes remaining.
Jun 27, 2013
Mr. President, I yield myself up to 15 minutes. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Jun 27, 2013
Mr. President, I join my colleague from Utah in many of his remarks, if not all of his remarks. I come here to speak on the pending immigration bill more in disappointment than in anger because of the lost opportunity we had in the Senate…
Jun 27, 2013
We yield back all time. I ask for the yeas and nays. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination of Anthony Renard…
Jun 27, 2013
Madam President, I know the Gang of 8 members who were responsible for the basic framework of this legislation have done tremendous work and have advanced the substance and tone of our discussion immeasurably since 2007, which is the last…
Jun 27, 2013
Mr. President, reserving the right to object, I want to compliment the distinguished chairman of the Judiciary Committee for the open process he conducted in committee to process amendments on both sides of the aisle and the open and…
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