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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).
these provisions that allow the objections to the abuse of reserve funds have been in law since 1985, 30 years almost. This has been the law that we have. I raised objections to the tax-and-spend point of order and it has been sustained on…
If I would have 4 minutes--I would ask unanimous consent that the vote be delayed until I have 4 minutes and Senator Leahy has 1 minute. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Alabama.
I was concerned about Senator Leahy. If I would have 4 minutes, I would consent to the Senator---- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Alabama is recognized for 4 minutes.
I ask unanimous consent to waive the quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The mandatory quorum has been waived. The question is, Is it the sense of the Senate that debate on the motion to…
I will accept the kind and generous offer of the Senator. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Who yields time?
I would like to continue to raise a simple point but a point of profound financial significance to America. One of the things that has happened in the bill that is before us is there has been an extension in the 10-year BCA plan--which was…
I wish we had an agreement that is grand and great and would do what a lot of people have been dreaming of for some time and would put us on a sound financial path for decades to come. It is within our grasp. But it seems we are unable to…
I say to Senator Graham, you are a full colonel in the Air Force, still serving in the Reserve.
I say to Senator Graham from South Carolina, I am pleased to yield for a question.
On the last vote, I wish to mention to my colleagues what happened and what has happened. A major bill dealing with the debt of the United States was supposed to come out of a budget conference committee and come here. The budget…
Again, summarizing for my colleagues, the Presiding Officer is telling this Senate that if there can be 51 votes to table the current amendment tree to the House-passed spending bill, then there will be an opportunity for me or other…
So let me repeat to be sure my colleagues and I understand the situation. The Chair has just told the Senate that I cannot offer an amendment to the House-passed spending bill that would strike the military retiree pay cut because the…
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