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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.
Madam President, this amendment would ensure that health care reform costs are lowered by this piece of legislation. If independent actuaries for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services cannot certify that this health care reform…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To give States incentives to reduce fraud…
Mr. President, this amendment will lower the deficit while attacking the scourge of fraud and waste in our Medicaid Program. The $3.4 trillion Medicaid Program is riddled with waste, fraud, and abuse, and improper repayment rates that…
Is there time remaining? The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time has expired. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk called the…
Madam President, I call up amendment No. 3698 and ask for its consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Texas [Mr. Cornyn] proposes an amendment numbered…
I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To ensure that health care reform reduces health care costs for American families, small businesses, and taxpayers) At the end…
Madam President, if you raise taxes enough and if you cut Medicare enough, you might be able to claim, through phony bookkeeping, that somehow this cuts the deficit. The administration's own actuaries have concluded this law will raise…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to call up amendment No. 3712, and I ask for its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Texas [Mr. Cornyn] proposes an…
Madam President, my amendment is a motion to commit the reconciliation bill back to the Finance Committee to report the bill back without a brandnew tax on savings and investment for certain taxpayers. This is an additional 3.8-percent tax…
Mr. President, mine is a motion to commit the reconciliation bill back to the Finance Committee to report the bill back without the brandnew, whopping 3.8 percent tax on investment and savings. This is a $123 billion mistake. It will…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to temporarily set aside the pending motions and amendments so I may offer a motion to commit, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered…
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