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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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Apr 2, 2014

Before we can have a real debate on how to fix the U.S. economy, which is experiencing the slowest recovery following a recession of any time since World War II, we have to agree on what the problem is and what we are actually trying to…

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Apr 2, 2014

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz). The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 61, nays 38, as follows…

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Apr 1, 2014

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

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Apr 1, 2014

today marks the beginning of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. It comes at a time when Congress is about ready to take up reauthorization of the Justice For All Act--a law that has improved public safety, strengthened victims'…

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Mar 31, 2014

America's top priority is the same today as it was last year, the year before that, and the year before that: unemployment, jobs, and how to get this economy growing again. Of course, these are concerns which transcend any kind of partisan…

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Mar 31, 2014

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Economy

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Mar 27, 2014

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Moran). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 54, nays 44, as follows: [Rollcall Vote…

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Mar 27, 2014

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Moran). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 65, nays 34, as follows: [Rollcall Vote…

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Mar 26, 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 result was announced--yeas 93, nays 5, as follows…

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Mar 26, 2014

I wish to say a few words about the business pending before the Senate; that is, providing aid and assistance to the citizens of Ukraine who find themselves invaded by the Russian federation. But before I get to Ukraine, I wish to say a…

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Mar 25, 2014

reserving the right to object, I note in the majority leader's requested consent order he stipulates that no other amendments be in order, which I think is deeply regrettable, given the fact that this matter has been considered in the…

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Mar 25, 2014

I will be brief, but further reserving the right to object to the majority leader's request, I just want to make sure the majority leader understands no one is talking about slowing down this bill. It is anticipated, I think even under the…

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