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Ted Cruz is a United States Senator from Texas, serving since January 3, 2013. A member of the Republican Party, Cruz gained national prominence during his 2016 campaign for the Republican presidential nomination. He is known for his conservative positions on issues such as healthcare, immigration, and tax reform. Cruz has been a vocal advocate for limited government and has often positioned himself as a defender of constitutional rights.
Mr. President, I move to lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to. Amendment No. 125 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, there will now be 2 minutes of debate equally divided prior to a vote…
I move to lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to. Amendment No. 115 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, there is now 2 minutes of debate equally divided prior to a vote in relation to…
Mr. President, I come first of all in celebration, in celebration that the Senate is finally working again. In just 27 days we have seen more amendments voted on on the floor of the Senate than under the Democratic majority in the entire…
Mr. President, this is an amendment to allow expedited export of liquid natural gas to WTO member countries. It would have benefits to our country in terms of jobs and economic growth as well as substantial geopolitical benefits to our…
I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To promote economic growth and job creation by increasing exports)…
I ask unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment and call up my amendment No. 15. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as…
Mr. President, I rise today to recognize a fearless leader, and one I am blessed to call a friend. Chip Roy. Chip reluctantly agreed to travel from Texas to Washington--frequently leaving his beautiful wife Carrah and his two precious…
Mr. President, would the majority leader yield for a unanimous consent request? The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senate is in a rollcall vote. The assistant bill clerk called the roll.
Mr. President, 1 month ago President Obama announced unprecedented Executive amnesty, in direct conflict with the immigration laws passed by Congress. Tonight is the first opportunity that Congress has to express its disapproval. A dozen…
I am. The PRESIDING OFFICER. At this time, a motion to refer is pending barring other actions on the measure.
Mr. President, anyone watching Congress right now would have little reason to think that an historic election occurred only a few weeks ago. Washington, DC, sadly, continues to remain deaf to the American people. Washington, DC, continues…
Mr. President, the words of Cicero are powerfully relevant 2,077 years later: When, President Obama, do you mean to cease abusing our patience? How long is that madness of yours still to mock us? When is there to be an end to that…
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