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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.
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Insurance of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on December…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be authorized to hold a meeting during the session of the Senate on…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Select Committee on Intelligence be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on December 2, 2010 at 3 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Subcommittee…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Finance be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on December 2, 2010, at 10 a.m., in room 215 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct a hearing entitled…
Madam President, in a way, the Senator is making my point. If he has questions about Mr. Cole, let him argue them, debate them, set a time, and then vote yes or vote no. Particular issues come up in the Senate, such as nominees, and…
At this time--and I note that my colleague from Alabama is in the Chamber--I propound the following unanimous-consent request: I ask unanimous consent, as if in executive session, that at a time to be determined by the majority leader…
Incidentally, the Deputy Attorneys General who served in both Republican and Democratic administrations who signed this letter were Donald Ayer, Carol Dinkins, Mark Filip, Jamie Gorelick, Philip Heymann, Paul McNulty, David Ogden, and…
Madam President, in a letter sent yesterday to Senate leaders, former Deputy Attorneys General of the United States who served in both Republican and Democratic administrations urged the Senate to consider the nomination of James Cole to…
Madam President, I am disappointed. The Republicans are saying there is a double standard. All of the Deputy Attorneys General nominated by Republican presidents have been confirmed, most by voice vote, within a month. This one has waited…
I certainly have no objection. That is a fair request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Maryland.
Mr. President, 2 weeks ago, before the Thanksgiving Day recess, I urged Republicans and Democrats in the Senate to come together and take action to begin to end the vacancy crisis that is threatening our Federal courts. My call was not…
Mr. President, I rise today to express my opposition to the Coburn amendment. The legislative branch has a constitutional duty to make modifications and adjustments to the budget for the Federal Government. As a U.S. Senator and a member…
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