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Herb Kohl is a former U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, serving from 1989 to 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he was known for his focus on education, healthcare, and economic development. During his tenure, Kohl was a strong advocate for consumer protection and played a significant role in various legislative efforts aimed at improving the lives of Wisconsin residents. He also served on several Senate committees, including the Appropriations Committee, where he worked on funding for various programs and initiatives.
I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll of the Senate. The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the…
I accept a voice vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there any further debate? All time is yielded back. The question is on agreeing to the amendment. The amendment (No. 755) was agreed to. Amendment No. 917 to Amendment No. 857 The PRESIDING…
I have concerns about the way this amendment is worded. It may have serious consequences on disaster funding. I am prepared to have a voice vote on this issue.
we yield back our time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Kansas is recognized.
I object. We have a good number of amendments already pending, and we have a list of amendments already in order to be made pending. Until we are able to dispense or dispose of some of these pending amendments, I must object. The PRESIDING…
I object to amendment No. 859 presented by my colleague from Ohio, the guardrail amendment. However, I wish to inform him that we are trying to work out our differences so we can move forward. For the moment I object to the amendment. The…
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now recess until 2:15 p.m., as provided for under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 12:27 p.m., recessed until 2:15 p.m. and reassembled when called to order by the…
I suggest the absence of a quorum and ask unanimous consent that the time in the quorum call be divided equally between both sides. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will call the roll. The…
I ask unanimous consent that at 4:35 p.m., the Senate proceed to votes in relation to the following amendments: Cornyn No. 775, as modified with the changes that are at the desk; and McCain No. 740; that the time until 4:35 p.m. be equally…
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 Wisconsin.
I appreciate the amendment offered by Senator Collins. I understand her concerns about how proposed changes in nutrition standards may affect producers in her State. This issue does relate to child health, so we need to be careful what we…
I ask for the yeas and nays on the Cornyn amendment. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The question is on agreeing to amendment No. 775, as modified. The clerk will…
I ask unanimous consent that the four amendments listed in the previous order and the following amendments from Senator Coburn, No. 791 and No. 792, be the only amendments in order to be offered this evening. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is…
I am pleased today to support the 2012 Agriculture appropriations bill. This is a very austere measure. Almost every category of funding is lower than last year and much lower than the year before. Setting aside disaster and security items…
I ask unanimous consent that the following staff be granted the privileges of the floor during consideration of H.R. 2112: Galen Fountain, Jessica Frederick, Dianne Nellor, Stacy McBride, Phil Karsting, Chad Metzler, Michael Lavender…
I send an amendment to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection to setting aside the pending amendments? Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from…
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: amendment no. 755 to amendment no. 738 (Purpose: To require a report on…
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