Well, I have something to present, and I have the mic at this point to speak and I would like to complete that. And I know the Senator from Oregon is scheduled to speak after that, so if we could just go in regular order, Mr. President…
John Barrasso
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John Anthony Barrasso is an American politician and physician serving as the senior United States senator from Wyoming since 2007. A member of the Republican Party, Barrasso has focused on issues such as healthcare, energy, and economic growth during his tenure in the Senate. He has been an advocate for reducing government regulations and promoting energy independence, reflecting the interests of his constituents in Wyoming, a state rich in natural resources.
I move to recess. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on the motion. The motion is agreed to. Thereupon, the Senate, at 7:24 p.m., recessed until Thursday, October 22, 2020, at 12 noon.
I want to associate myself with every remark that we heard from the distinguished Senator from Georgia. She has shown a strong voice and strong leadership in this, and, of course, she knows that 29 times, as she was trying to explain…
I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum call with respect to the cloture motion filed on the Newman nomination be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
may I respond? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Georgia has the floor.
And I appreciate the remarks of the Senator from Georgia, and I come to the floor today also in support of the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. I will state that she is terrific. She is so…
first, I would like to commend my colleague, the Senator from Maine, for her absolute, unquestioned leadership in this issue of paycheck protection. She knows, in Maine, as I do in Wyoming, the importance of small businesses to our…
reserving the right to object, I am here today to object to this unanimous consent request on behalf of the junior Senator from Texas, Senator Cruz. As the Senator from Massachusetts knows, Senator Cruz is also deeply interested in this…
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Nomination of Amy Coney Barrett
I come to the floor today to discuss the President's historic choice for the U.S. Supreme Court. The President has nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett of the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. She would fill the vacancy left by the passing of…
First, Mr. President, I would like to express my deep appreciation, admiration, and respect to both Senator Enzi and Senator Carper for introducing this legislation to honor Bob Brown. There he is. This is actually a picture of us. I am…
I rise today in celebration of Rhonda Zimmerman, the Boys and Girls Club of Central Wyoming's 2020 honoree. Since 1978, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming has worked to make a positive difference in the lives of children. Their…
I come to the floor today to discuss this unprecedented obstruction that American families are facing from the Democrats. In a time when Congress really should be working toward bipartisan solutions on coronavirus, Democrats keep…
I rise today to remember one of Wyoming's most accomplished and beloved journalists. On Wednesday, August 12, 2020, Kathleen ``Kathy'' Suzanne Brown passed away at the age of 64. In her nearly 40 years as a reporter at the Gillette News…
I come to the floor today, the day before we will be voting on a piece of legislation to deal with relief for people, for a country, dealing with coronavirus. I come to the floor today as Americans are looking to us, the U.S. Senate, to…
I ask unanimous consent that I be able to complete my remarks prior to the scheduled vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered
I want to start by addressing a few of the things that the minority leader, Senator Schumer, discussed this morning. Last week, Senator Schumer twice--twice--blocked an extension to the Federal unemployment bonus payments. Twice, the…
first, let me say I concur with the comments by the Senator from North Dakota. I think he makes wonderful points about what is being done in terms of pandemic relief and the issues that we as a nation are facing. As his State and mine are…
I ask unanimous consent to be allowed to complete my remarks before the rollcall vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
I come to the floor today as the Senate works on the next phase of pandemic relief and recovery legislation. The country is united in combating the coronavirus. The Senate's top priority is protecting the American people, and we are…
at the 108th Wyoming State Fair, Senator Enzi and I will have the pleasure of introducing Brad Boner as one of the 2020 inductees of the Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame. He is a man of honesty, hard work, and strong leadership. I am proud…
reserving the right to object, the CARES Act provides an additional $600 per week to those who are receiving, through their States, unemployment insurance. In Wyoming we have a generous unemployment insurance program to help people who are…
I come to the floor today to discuss our economic recovery. Let me be clear. Our economy will not shut down again. Government will not forcibly close businesses for a second time. Yes, America is coming back from the coronavirus. The…
as I come to the floor today, we have just seen incredible record-setting job numbers. It is wonderful news for American workers, for families all across the country. It is a stellar June jobs report. The U.S. economy added 4.8 million…
I ask unanimous consent that Macy Tipton, an intern in Senator Paul's office, be granted privileges for the day. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.





