Mar 1, 2011
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.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 Senator from Iowa.
Patrick Leahy
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Patrick Leahy is a former United States Senator from Vermont, serving from 1975 until 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the longest-serving senator in Vermont's history and held significant leadership roles, including President pro tempore of the Senate. Throughout his tenure, Leahy was known for his work on issues such as civil liberties, health care, and environmental protection. He played a key role in various legislative efforts, including the Violence Against Women Act and initiatives to reform the criminal justice system.
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Mar 1, 2011
Madam President, I suggest the absence of a quorum, and I ask unanimous consent that the time be charged equally. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant bill clerk…
Mar 1, 2011
Madam President, the Senator raised some questions with me, both in committee and out of the committee, with respect to each other's positions. I appreciate his work in the committee to expedite getting the bill out of the committee. Like…
Mar 1, 2011
You modified No. 112. I didn't know what you wanted to do with amendment No. 113.
Mar 1, 2011
So am I correct that amendment No. 113 is withdrawn? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. It is not withdrawn at this time.
Mar 1, 2011
The Senator from Louisiana has been talking about amendment No. 112. Does that mean you are withdrawing 113?
Mar 1, 2011
Yes, the Senator is correct. I thank her for her hard work in putting together the gatekeeper damages language with Senator Specter and myself in committee last Congress. It was instrumental in helping to move this bill forward. However…
Mar 1, 2011
Madam President, I thought the amendment pending is the managers' amendment. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from Louisiana has just called for the regular order with respect to his amendment. Amendment No. 112, As Modified
Mar 1, 2011
Mr. President, the Senator has been involved in this right from the beginning. We have worked at having a bill that would be in the best interests of the Senate under both Republicans and Democrats across the political spectrum. We have…
Mar 1, 2011
Mr. President, we are prepared to go to a rollcall vote on this right now. I don't see the ranking member. As a courtesy, I am willing to wait a few more minutes before calling for the vote. While we are waiting for my friend, the…
Mar 1, 2011
Mr. President, we have the Leahy-Grassley managers' amendment at the desk. I have a modification to it. I ask that the amendment be so modified. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The amendment will be so modified. The amendment, as modified, is as…
Mar 1, 2011
Mr. President, I am soon going to ask for a vote on the Leahy-Grassley-Kyl managers' amendment. It resolves a number of issues in the bill, including fee diversion and business method patents damages, venue issues. Senators Coburn…
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