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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.
There is both good news and bad news represented by today's debate. The good news is that we begin another week by considering two of President Obama's judicial nominations. With judicial vacancies remaining over 100, nearly half of them…
Mr. President, I thank the distinguished Senator from Iowa. As I noted before he got on the floor, he has been extremely important in working on this issue. Mr. President, just so I can have a moment to speak with the Senator from…
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 improve the bill) On page 1, strike line 5…
Mr. President, as part of the housekeeping measures we have, I send to the desk an amendment and ask for its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Blumenthal). The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as…
Mr. President, the Senate today is turning its attention to a measure that will help create jobs, energize the economy, and promote innovation. The Patent Reform Act, which has also come to be called the America Invents Act, is a key part…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the committee- reported amendments be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate; further, that the amended version be…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there an objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
Mr. President, I understand there has been a request for a rollcall vote on Judge Jones, although I would recommend if we have such it be unanimous. I see the distinguished Senator from Georgia, Mr. Isakson, on the floor. I ask for the…
Mr. President, I understand we have a unanimous consent agreement at 4:30 p.m. to go to two judicial nominations. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is correct.
Mr. President, I see the distinguished senior Senator from Utah on the Senate floor, a man who has worked for years on this issue and has made every effort to keep it bipartisan. I yield to the Senator from Utah. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on February 28, 2011, at 5:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…
Mr. President, today I again introduce legislation to correct an inequity in the U.S. Department of Justice's Public Safety Officers Benefits, PSOB, Program, by extending benefits to nonprofit Emergency Medical Services, EMS, providers who…
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