Jan 2, 2013
Reclaiming the floor, I think the Senator is correct. I would say both--it is not good. Why should they be picking your amendments? Why should Senator McConnell be picking your amendments? It is flabbergasting to me about how we came to…
Pete Sessions
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Pete Sessions is an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Texas's 32nd congressional district from 2013 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he previously held office in the House from 1997 to 2005, representing Texas's 5th congressional district. During his time in Congress, Sessions focused on various issues including veterans' affairs and fiscal responsibility. He has been involved in efforts to support veterans and their families, highlighting the importance of organizations like the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).
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Jan 2, 2013
Would the Senator disagree? Without yielding the floor, I yield for a question. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Oregon.
Jan 2, 2013
There is no constitutional power for a leader. I love Mitch McConnell. He does not get to pick my amendments. Where did this come from? You just got elected. You have ideas. You ought to be able to come down here and advocate for your…
Jan 2, 2013
I will yield briefly for a question without losing my right to the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Oregon.
Jan 2, 2013
I thank the Senator for his advocacy, but I do believe that final vote to change the rule was by a two-thirds vote. If you get a two-thirds vote, you can impose your will--when we do it. The question is, Can you change the rule by a simple…
Jan 2, 2013
I know we lowered the filibuster; a different Congress did. My question is, Was it a two-thirds vote or not?
Jan 2, 2013
Reclaiming the floor, because I will yield the floor in a little bit, and the Senator can have an opportunity to talk, but I just want to follow up on that. Was the final vote by two-thirds or not?
Jan 2, 2013
This is a good question. Let me tell my colleague how it happens in the real world of the minority party. Senator Reid will bring up a bill, and he will say he wants five amendments. Senator McConnell will talk to Republicans, and they…
Jan 2, 2013
I will yield to my former U.S. attorney colleague without yielding the floor. He is younger, and a fine member of the Judiciary Committee and a capable Member of the Senate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Rhode Island.
Jan 2, 2013
I have the floor, and I will yield for a question in just a second. But I am not aware of that ever happening. I would ask my good attorney general colleague, who is familiar and understands tradition and the power of precedent, what would…
Jan 2, 2013
I yield for a question. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Cardin). The Senator from New Mexico.
Jan 2, 2013
I am so pleased to see that Senator Conrad is here, that I could follow him. I had another subject I wanted to speak about, an important subject. But it is very important for all Americans to know how well he has served. Senator Conrad is…
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