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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
OFFICER: THE SENATE WILL COME TO ORDER. THE CHAPLAIN DR. BARRY BLACK WILL LEAD THE SENATE IN PRAYER. THE
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THE CHAPLAIN, -
CHAPLAIN: LET US PRAY. TODAY, O GOD, WE MAGNIFY YOUR NAME FOR YOUR PURITY, HOLINESS, AND JUSTICE AS THE JUDGE OF THE UNIVERSE. LET YOUR PURITY,...
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
PRESIDING OFFICER: PLEASE JOIN ME IN RECITING THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG. I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,...
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE CLERK WILL READ A COMMUNICATION TO THE SENATE. THE CLERK: WASHINGTON,
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THE CLERK, -
D.C., DECEMBER 15, 2011. TO THE SENATE: UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF RULE 1, PARAGRAPH 3, OF THE STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE, I HEREBY APPOINT THE HONORABLE...
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THE PREVIOUS ORDER THE LEADERSHIP TIME IS RESERVED. THE PRESIDING
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
OFFICER: THE MAJORITY LEADER. THE CLERK WILL CALL THE ROLL. QUORUM CALL: THE PRESIDING OFFICER:
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THE MAJORITY
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MR. REID, -
LEADER. MR. REID: I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THE CALL OF THE QUORUM BE TERMINATED. THE
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
PRESIDING OFFICER: WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR. REID: MR.
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Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
PRESIDENT, AS HAPPENS ONCE IN A WHILE HERE, WE DON'T HAVE A FINAL SCORE ON PART OF THE PAYROLL TAX ISSUE WE HAVE THE LEGISLATION. JOINT TAX, C.B.O. SAID...
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THERE OBJECTION? MR. CORKER: MR. PRESIDENT, --
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE SENATOR FROM TENNESSEE. MR. CORKER: WHAT WAS
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MR. CORKER, -
THE PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE THE LEADER JUST REFERRED TO? MR. REID: WE DON'T HAVE A
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Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
FINAL SCORE ON THE PAYROLL TAX MATTER. THERE'S SOMETHING DEALING WITH S.G.R. THAT'S NOT QUITE RIGHT. AND SO WE WANT TO MAKE SURE EVERYTHING IS TOLL...
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THE SENATOR FROM TENNESSEE. THE OBJECTION IS HEARD. MR.
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MR. REID, -
REID: I NOTE THE ABSENCE OF A QUORUM. THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
CLERK WILL CALL THE ROLL. QUORUM CALL: MR. REID: MR. PRESIDENT. THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE MAJORITY LEADER. MR. REID:
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MR. REID, -
IS THE SENATE IN A QUORUM CALL? THE PRESIDING
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
OFFICER: WE ARE IN A QUORUM CALL. MR. REID: MR. PRESIDENT,
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MR. REID, -
WE OFTEN LOOK AT THE SENATE AS A VERY ADVERSARIAL PLACE.
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THE PRESIDING OFFICER: MR. MAJORITY LEADER, WE'RE IN A QUORUM CALL. MR. REID:
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MR. REID, -
I'M SORRY. I ASK CONSENT IT BE TERMINATED. THE
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
PRESIDING OFFICER: WITHOUT OBJECTION.
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Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
MR. REID: HERE IN THE SENATE WE WORK ON AN ADVERSARIAL BASIS LOTS OF TIMES BECAUSE THAT'S THE WAY THE FOUNDATION FOUNDATION -- FOUNDING FATHERS SET...
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
PRESIDING OFFICER: THE REPUBLICAN LEADER. MR. McCONNELL: I WANT
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McConnell, Mitch Jr. - U.S. Senator, [R] Kentucky
TO MAKE JUST A FEW COMMENTS ABOUT THE PIPELINE PAYROLL PACKAGE THAT THE MAJORITY LEADER AND I HAVE OFFERED, UPON WHICH WE'LL BE VOTING SHORTLY. IT'S...
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Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
REID: WITH REGARD TO KEYSTONE, I WAS THE FIRST ELECTED OFFICIAL TO WRITE A LETTER OPPOSING THAT. I KNOW HOW I FEEL ABOUT THIS. I KNOW HOW MY FRIEND,...
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
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THE CLERK, -
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
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THE CLERK, -
AND MR. McCONNELL PROPOSES AMENDMENT NUMBER 1465. THE PRESIDING
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
OFFICER: UNDER THE PREVIOUS ORDER, THE QUESTION IS ON THE AMENDMENT WHICH IS SUBJECT TO A 60-VOTE THRESHOLD. IS THERE A SUFFICIENT SECOND? THERE APPEARS...
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
PRESIDING OFFICER: ARE THERE ANY SENATORS WHO HAVE NOT VOTED OR WHO WISH TO CHANGE THEIR VOTE? IF NOT, ON THIS VOTE THE AYES ARE 89. THE NAYS ARE 10....
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
PRESIDING OFFICER: THE MAJORITY LEADER. THE CLERK: CALENDAR
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THE CLERK, -
NUMBER 257, H.R. 3630, AN ACT TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR THE CREATION OF JOBS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. MR. REID: MR. PRESIDENT? MR. PRESIDENT?
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE MAJORITY LEADER. MR. REID: I HAVE AN
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MR. REID, -
AMENDMENT TO THE TITLE WHICH IS AT THE DESK. I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT IT BE AGREED TO.
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE SENATE WILL COME TO ORDER. MR. REID: MR. PRESIDENT, I
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MR. REID, -
GOT AHEAD OF MYSELF. WE'VE GOT TO GET THE BILL DONE FIRST. THE PRESIDING
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
OFFICER: UNDER THE PREVIOUS ORDER, H.R. 3630 AS AMENDED IS PASSED. MR. REID: MR. PRESIDENT? THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE MAJORITY LEADER. MR. REID:
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Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
I HAVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE TITLE. IT'S AT THE DESK AND I ASK CONSENT, UNANIMOUS CONSENT IT BE AGREED TO. THE PRESIDING OFFICER:
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| 00:46:58 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
WITHOUT OBJECTION. UNDER THE PREVIOUS ORDER, THE SENATE WILL PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION ARE THE CONFERENCE REPORT TO ACCOMPANY H.R. 2055 WHICH THE...
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THE CLERK, -
THE COMMITTEE ON CONFERENCE AND THE DISAGREEING VOTES OF THE TWO HOUSES ON THE AMENDMENT OF THE SENATE TO THE BILL H.R. 2055 MAKING APPROPRIATIONS...
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THE PRESIDING OFFICER: UNDER THE PREVIOUS ORDER, THERE WILL BE 15 MINUTES OF DEBATE WITH 5 MINUTES EACH FOR THE SENATOR FROM HAWAII, MR. INOUYE; SENATOR...
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE MAJORITY LEADER. MR. REID: WE HAVE THREE OF
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MR. REID, -
THE FINEST SENATORS THIS BODY HAS EVER HAD WANTING TO SPEAK. I WOULD APPRECIATE IT, AND EVERYONE ELSE WOULD, IF THEY WERE TO SIT DOWN AND BE QUIET....
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
SENATE. THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE SENATE WILL COME TO ORDER. THE SENATOR FROM HAWAII. MR. INOUYE: MR. PRESIDENT? THE PRESIDING
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
OFFICER: THE SENATE WILL PLEASE COME TO ORDER. MR. INOUYE:
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Inouye, Daniel K. - U.S. Senator, [D] Hawaii
MR. PRESIDENT? THE OMNIBUS BILL THE SENATE CONSIDERS THIS MORNING REPRESENTS A VICTORY FOR A COMPROMISE, A VICTORY FOR AMERICAN TAXPAYERS, AND A VICTORY...
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
PRESIDING OFFICER: EXCUSE ME. THE SENATE WILL COME TO ORDER. MR. INOUYE: -- WITH
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Inouye, Daniel K. - U.S. Senator, [D] Hawaii
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERY SENATOR TO PROVIDE AMENDMENTS. WE ACCOMPLISH ALL OF THIS AT A TIME WHEN PARTISANSHIP IS HIGH AND THE DESIRE BY SOME TO DELAY...
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
OFFICER: WHO YIELDS TIME? A SENATOR: MR. PRESIDENT? THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE SENATOR FROM MISSISSIPPI.
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Cochran, Thad - U.S. Senator, [R] Mississippi
MR. COCHRAN: MR. PRESIDENT, LET ME SAY THAT I'M PLEASED TO JOIN THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE, THE DISTINGUISHED SENATOR FROM HAWAII, IN URGING APPROVAL...
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Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
FRIEND FROM ARIZONA SPEAKS, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THE NEXT THREE VOTES IN ORDER BE TEN MINUTES IN DURATION. THE PRESIDING OFFICER:
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR. McCAIN: MR. PRESIDENT? THE PRESIDING OFFICER:
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McCain, John S. III - U.S. Senator, [R] Arizona
THE SENATOR FROM ARIZONA. MR. McCAIN: I'D LIKE TO YIELD 2 MINUTES OF MY 5 MINUTES TO THE SENATOR FROM OKLAHOMA. HERE WE ARE AGAIN, A BILL 1,221 PAGES...
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McCain, John S. III - U.S. Senator, [R] Arizona
THIS 1,200 PAGE BILL, BUT WE HAVE LOOKED AT THE DEFENSE -- THERE'S $3.5 BILLION OF UNREQUESTED, UNAUTHORIZED BY THE AUTHORIZING COMMITTEE, PROJECTS....
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
PRESIDING OFFICER: THE SENATOR FROM OKLAHOMA. MR. COBURN: I
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Coburn, Thomas "Tom" A. M.D. - U.S. Senator, [R] Oklahoma
HAVE A QUESTION FOR MY COLLEAGUE. ARE WE PROUD OF THIS PROCESS? HAVE WE FULFILLED THE RESPONSIBILITY TO THE CITIZENS OF THIS COUNTRY WITH THIS PROCESS?...
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Coburn, Thomas "Tom" A. M.D. - U.S. Senator, [R] Oklahoma
UNDER THE PREVIOUS ORDER, THE CONFERENCE REPORT IS TEMPORARILY SET ASIDE AND THE SENATE WILL PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3672. AND HOUSE CONGRESSIONAL...
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THE CLERK, -
H. CON. RES. 94, CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO MAKE CORRECTIONS IN THE ENROLLMENT OF H.R. 3672. MR.
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MR. REID, -
REID: MR. PRESIDENT IS THERE ANY TIME REMAINING? THE PRESIDING OFFICER:
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THERE ARE TWO MINUTES, EQUALLY DIVIDED. MR. REID: I YIELD BACK ON THIS SIDE. THE PRESIDING
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
OFFICER: WHO YIELDS TIME? MR. REID: ASK FOR THE YEAS AND NAYS. THE PRESIDING
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| 01:03:23 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
OFFICER: IS THERE A SUFFICIENT SECOND? THERE APPEARS TO BE A SUFFICIENT SECOND. THE CLERK WILL CALL THE ROLL. VOTE: VOTE:
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| 01:20:05 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THE PRESIDING OFFICER: ARE THERE ANY SENATORS WISHING TO VOTE OR TO CHANGE THEIR VOTE? IF NOT, THE VOTE IS THE AYES ARE 72. THE NAYS ARE 27. H.R. 3672...
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Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
I WOULD ASK CONSENT THAT THE SENATOR FROM LOUISIANA BE GIVEN TWO MINUTES AND THE SAME ON THE OTHER SIDE. THE PRESIDING
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
OFFICER: IS THERE OBJECTION? WITHOUT OBJECTION. MS. LANDRIEU: MR. PRESIDENT?
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE SENATOR FROM LOUISIANA. THE SENATE WILL BE IN ORDER. THE SENATE WILL BE IN ORDER. THE SENATOR FROM LOUISIANA. MS. LANDRIEU:
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| 01:20:59 |
Landrieu, Mary - U.S. Senator, [D] Louisiana
MR. PRESIDENT, I'LL BE AS BRIEF AS I CAN, BUT I ASK THE MEMBERS TO REJECT THE HOUSE RESOLUTION THAT IS BEFORE US. AND I ASK REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS...
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Landrieu, Mary - U.S. Senator, [D] Louisiana
THE SENATE WILL BE IN ORDER. MS. LANDRIEU: AS WE STRUGGLE TO REBUILD COMMUNITIES IN VERMONT TO MISSOURI TO THE WEST COAST THAT HAVE BEEN DEVASTATED BY...
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| 01:21:27 |
Landrieu, Mary - U.S. Senator, [D] Louisiana
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
YIELDS TIME? IS THERE NO TIME IN OPPOSITION? IF ALL TIME IS YIELDED BACK, THE QUESTION IS ON THE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION. IS THERE A SUFFICIENT SECOND?...
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| 01:40:31 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THE PRESIDING OFFICER: ARE THERE ANY SENATORS WISHING TO VOTE OR TO CHANGE THEIR VOTE? IF NOT, ON THIS VOTE, THE YEAS ARE 43, THE NAYS ARE 56. THE SENATE...
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| 01:40:51 |
MR. REID, -
PRESIDENT? MR. PRESIDENT? THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE MAJORITY LEADER. MR. REID: SENATOR WHITEHOUSE. THE PRESIDING
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| 01:40:56 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
OFFICER: UNDER THE PREVIOUS ORDER REQUIRING 60 VOTES FOR THE ADOPTION OF THIS CONCURRENT RESOLUTION, THE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION IS NOT AGREED TO. MR....
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| 01:41:09 |
Whitehouse, Sheldon - U.S. Senator, [D] Rhode Island
YOU, LEADER. MR. PRESIDENT, IN THE SENATE, WE COME AT THE WAR IN IRAQ FROM MANY DIFFERENT POINTS OF VIEW, BUT IN ONE RESPECTABLE WE ARE UNITED AND UNANIMOUS...
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| 01:41:24 |
Whitehouse, Sheldon - U.S. Senator, [D] Rhode Island
THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE SENATE WILL BE IN ORDER. MR. WHITEHOUSE: -- IN APPRECIATION OF OUR TROOPS WHO FOUGHT AND BLED AND DIED IN IRAQ. SO BEFORE...
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Whitehouse, Sheldon - U.S. Senator, [D] Rhode Island
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
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THE CLERK, -
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
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Ayotte, Kelly A. - U.S. Senator, [R] New Hampshire
MR. BAUCUS: MR. PRESIDENT, I WONDER IF I COULD ADD MY NAME AS A COSPONSOR TO THE RESOLUTION. THE PRESIDING OFFICER: WITHOUT OBJECTION. MS. AYOTTE:...
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
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Ayotte, Kelly A. - U.S. Senator, [R] New Hampshire
SO I RISE IN SUPPORT OF THIS RESOLUTION, MR. PRESIDENT. THE
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
PRESIDING OFFICER: IS THERE FURTHER DEBATE? IF NOT, ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. ANY OPPOSED? THE AYES APPEAR TO HAVE IT. THE AYES DO HAVE IT. THE RESOLUTION...
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| 01:43:29 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
ARE NOW TWO MINUTES OF DEBATE PRIOR TO A VOTE ON THE CONFERENCE REPORT TO ACCOMPANY HOUSE RESOLUTION 2055. MR. INOUYE: MR. PRESIDENT? MR. PRESIDENT?...
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| 01:43:39 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
PRESIDING OFFICER: THE SENATOR FROM HAWAII. MR. INOUYE: MR. PRESIDENT,
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MR. INOUYE, -
THIS BILL REPRESENTS A -- THE PRESIDING
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
OFFICER: THE SENATE WILL BE IN ORDER. THE SENATOR FROM IOWA.
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| 01:43:49 |
Inouye, Daniel K. - U.S. Senator, [D] Hawaii
MR. INOUYE: THIS MEASURE REPRESENTS A VICTORY FOR COMPROMISE, A VICTORY FOR AMERICAN TAXPAYERS AND A VICTORY FOR BIPARTISANSHIP. IT IS FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE,...
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| 01:44:30 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
WHO YIELDS TIME? [INAUDIBLE] MR. REID:
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| 01:44:36 |
MR. REID, -
MR. PRESIDENT, THIS WILL BE THE LAST ROLL CALL VOTE OF THIS YEAR. HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY, EVERYONE. THE PRESIDING
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
OFFICER: THE QUESTION IS ON THE ADOPTION OF THE CONFERENCE REPORT TO ACCOMPANY H.R. 2055. A SENATOR: I ASK FOR THE YEAS AND NAYS. THE
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| 01:44:54 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
PRESIDING OFFICER: IS THERE A SUFFICIENT SECOND? THERE APPEARS TO BE. THE CLERK WILL CALL THE ROLL. VOTE: VOTE: THE PRESIDING OFFICER:
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| 02:00:57 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
ARE THERE ANY SENATORS WISHING TO VOTE OR TO CHANGE THEIR VOTE? IF NOT, THE AYES ARE 67, THE NAYS ARE 32. THE CONFERENCE REPORT TO ACCOMPANY H.R. 2055...
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| 02:01:18 |
Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
SENATE PROCEED -- I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THE SENATE PROCEED TO A PERIOD OF MORNING BUSINESS UNTIL 2:00 P.M. TODAY, SENATORS DURING THAT PERIOD OF TIME...
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| 02:01:27 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
OFFICER: IS THERE OBJECTION? WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR. REID: I
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| 02:01:30 |
MR. REID, -
NOTE THE ABSENCE OF A QUORUM. MR. PRESIDENT, I WITHDRAW THAT. THE PRESIDING OFFICER:
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| 02:01:35 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THE SENATOR FROM OREGON. MR. MERKLEY: THANK
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| 02:01:39 |
Merkley, Jeffery "Jeff" - U.S. Senator, [D] Oregon
YOU, MR. PRESIDENT. I RISE TO ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT OF ALL OF MY COLLEAGUES, BEFORE I EXPLAIN THE UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST, I WILL GIVE A LITTLE BIT...
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| 02:03:44 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE SENATOR FROM MAINE. MS. SNOWE: THANK YOU, AND I
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| 02:03:47 |
Snowe, Olympia J. - U.S. Senator, [R] Maine
WANT TO THANK THE SENATOR FROM OREGON REGARDING THIS CRITICAL ISSUE THAT WE HAVE BEEN WORKING ON FOR A CONSIDERABLE PERIOD OF TIME, THAT WE THOUGHT...
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| 02:06:10 |
Merkley, Jeffery "Jeff" - U.S. Senator, [D] Oregon
MY COLLEAGUE. AND THE THIRD SPONSOR ON THIS BILL IS SENATOR LANDRIEU, THE CHAIR OF THE SMALL BUSINESS COMMITTEE, AND I YIELD TO HER. MR. KYL: MR. PRESIDENT,...
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| 02:06:19 |
Kyl, Jon - U.S. Senator, [R] Arizona
ASK THE INDULGENCE OF MY COLLEAGUE. IF MY COLLEAGUE COULD ASK THE UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST TO WHICH I CAN RESPOND, THEN I CAN LEAVE. WOULD MY COLLEAGUE...
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| 02:06:31 |
Merkley, Jeffery "Jeff" - U.S. Senator, [D] Oregon
MR. MERKLEY: WE WOULD BE WILLING TO DO THAT, ABSOLUTELY. MR. PRESIDENT, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THE BANKING COMMITTEE BE DISCHARGED FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION...
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| 02:07:01 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
OFFICER: IS THERE OBJECTION? MR. KYL: MR. PRESIDENT,
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| 02:07:03 |
Kyl, Jon - U.S. Senator, [R] Arizona
ON -- THERE IS OBJECTION ON OUR SIDE, AND I WILL OBJECT, BUT I DO WANT TO MAKE THE POINT THAT AS A RESULT OF SENATOR SNOWE AND SENATOR MERKLEY'S INTERCESSION...
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| 02:07:27 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THE PRESIDING OFFICER: OBJECTION IS HEARD. THE SENATOR FROM OREGON. MR.
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| 02:07:30 |
Merkley, Jeffery "Jeff" - U.S. Senator, [D] Oregon
MERKLEY: I THANK MY COLLEAGUE FROM ARIZONA. WE APPRECIATE HIS HELP. WE APPRECIATE THE -- THE RANKING MEMBER OF THE BANKING COMMITTEE ASSISTING IN THIS...
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| 02:07:45 |
Landrieu, Mary - U.S. Senator, [D] Louisiana
THANK YOU. MR. PRESIDENT, I WANT TO ADD MY VOICE TO THE STRONG WORK THAT HAS BEEN DONE BY SENATOR MERKLEY AND SENATOR SNOWE, AND AS THE CHAIR OF THE...
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| 02:08:54 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THE SENATOR FROM OREGON. MR. MERKLEY:
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| 02:08:57 |
MR. MERKLEY, -
I THANK ALL MY COLLEAGUES. DO YOU HAVE ADDITIONAL COMMENTS YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE? THANK YOU, MR. PRESIDENT. I YIELD THE FLOOR AND NOTE THE ABSENCE...
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| 02:09:04 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
CLERK WILL CALL THE ROLL. QUORUM CALL: A SENATOR: MR. PRESIDENT. THE PRESIDING OFFICER:
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| 02:10:28 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THE SENATOR FROM ARKANSAS. MR. PRYOR: I UNDERSTAND
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| 02:10:33 |
MR. PRYOR, -
WE'RE IN A QUORUM CALL. I ASK THAT BE DISPENSED WITH. THE PRESIDING
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| 02:10:36 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
OFFICER: WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR. PRYOR: MR.
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| 02:10:38 |
Pryor, Mark - U.S. Senator, [D] Arkansas
PRESIDENT, AS WE CLOSE OUT THE YEAR, I WANT TO TAKE TIME TODAY TO HONOR THE WORK AND CAREER OF TIM MASSINELLI. LAST MONTH TIM STEPPED DOWN AS HIS POSITION...
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| 02:15:20 |
MR. PRYOR, -
I WOULD SUGGEST THE ABSENCE OF A QUORUM. THE PRESIDING
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| 02:15:22 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
OFFICER: THE CLERK WILL CALL THE ROLL. QUORUM CALL: MR. McCONNELL: MR.
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| 02:16:27 |
MR. McCONNELL, -
PRESIDENT, ARE WE IN A QUORUM CALL? THE PRESIDING OFFICER: WE ARE. MR. McCONNELL:
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| 02:16:30 |
MR. McCONNELL, -
I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THE QUORUM CALL BE DISPENSED WITH. THE PRESIDING OFFICER:
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| 02:16:33 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR. McCONNELL: I RISE
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| 02:16:37 |
McConnell, Mitch Jr. - U.S. Senator, [R] Kentucky
TO PAY TRIBUTE TO A WOMAN WHO IS A DEAR FRIEND OF MINE, NOW SADLY DEPARTED, WHO WAS DEEPLY COMMITTED TO SERVING HER COMMUNITY IN NORTHERN KENTUCKY AND...
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| 02:21:34 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR.
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| 02:21:36 |
MR. McCONNELL, -
McCONNELL: MR. PRESIDENT, I SUGGEST THE ABSENCE OF A QUORUM.
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| 02:21:38 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE CLERK WILL CALL THE ROLL. QUORUM CALL: MS. LANDRIEU: MR. PRESIDENT? THE PRESIDING
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| 02:22:04 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
OFFICER: THE SENATOR FROM LOUISIANA. MS. LANDRIEU: I ASK
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| 02:22:06 |
MS. LANDRIEU, -
UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO DISPENSE WITH THE ROLL CALL. THE PRESIDING
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| 02:22:08 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
OFFICER: WITHOUT OBJECTION.
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| 02:22:10 |
Landrieu, Mary - U.S. Senator, [D] Louisiana
MS. LANDRIEU: THANK YOU, MR. PRESIDENT. I'M HERE TO PUT IN A FEW REMARKS REGARDING THE HOMELAND SECURITY BUDGET. BEFORE I DO, I JUST WANT TO COMMEND...
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
OFFICER: THE CLERK WILL CALL THE ROLL. QUORUM CALL: QUORUM CALL: A SENATOR: MR. PRESIDENT. THE
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
PRESIDING OFFICER: THE SENATOR FROM FLORIDA. MR. RUBIO: I ASK
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MR. RUBIO, -
UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT THE QUORUM CALL BE VITIATED.
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THE PRESIDING OFFICER: WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR. RUBIO: WE'RE
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MR. RUBIO, -
IN MORNING BUSINESS, SO I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT I BE RECOGNIZED TO SPEAK FOR UP TO 15 MINUTES. THE PRESIDING OFFICER: WITHOUT OBJECTION.
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Rubio, Marco - U.S. Senator, [R] Florida
MR. RUBIO: THANK YOU, MR. PRESIDENT. IT'S QUIET AROUND HERE. WHERE DID EVERYBODY GO? ACTUALLY, IT'S A PLEASURE TO BE HERE. THIS WILL BE MY LAST SPEECH...
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE CLERK WILL CALL THE ROLL. THE PRESIDING OFFICER:
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
QUORUM CALL: QUORUM CALL: E PRESIDING OFFICER: THE SENATOR FROM NEW YORK. MR. SCHUMER: THANK
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MR. SCHUMER, -
YOU, MR. PRESIDENT. I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT THE QUORUM BE DISPENSED WITH.
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THE PRESIDING OFFICER: WITHOUT
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Schumer, Charles E. - U.S. Senator, [D] New York
OBJECTION. MR. SCHUMER: THANK YOU, MR. PRESIDENT. FIRST LET ME WISH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND OF THOSE WHO WORK HERE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY HOLIDAY...
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| 03:12:40 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
PRESIDING OFFICER: THE CLERK WILL CALL THE ROLL. MS. KLOBUCHAR: MR. PRESIDENT? THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE SENATOR FROM MINNESOTA. MS. KLOBUCHAR: MR....
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MS. KLOBUCHAR, -
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MS. KLOBUCHAR, -
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Klobuchar, Amy - U.S. Senator, [D] Minnesota
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
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MS. KLOBUCHAR, -
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
CALL: MR. REID: MR.
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Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
PRESIDENT, AS WE KNOW VERY CLEARLY, TODAY IS SATURDAY. BUT THE SENATE HAD SOME VERY IMPORTANT WORK TO DO TODAY. WE STAYED IN SESSION TO PRESENT SOME...
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
OFFICER: IS THERE OBJECTION? MR. McCONNELL: RESERVING
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MR. McCONNELL, -
THE RIGHT TO OBJECT. THE PRESIDING
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
OFFICER: THE REPUBLICAN LEADER. MR. McCONNELL: WE ARE READY
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McConnell, Mitch Jr. - U.S. Senator, [R] Kentucky
TO TPHAOUF FORWARD BY -- TO MOVE FORWARD BY CONSENT WITH A PACKAGE OF NOMINATIONS. JUST AS SOON AS I RECEIVE CONFIRMATION FROM THE ADMINISTRATION...
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
PRESIDING OFFICER: OBJECTION IS HEARD. MR. REID: MR. PRESIDENT,
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Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
I'M DISAPPOINTED MY FRIEND OBJECTED BUT I WANT THE RECORD TO BE SPREAD WITH THIS. WE'VE DONE A GOOD JOB ON NOMINATIONS LAST FEW MONTHS. I'M KIND OF...
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McConnell, Mitch Jr. - U.S. Senator, [R] Kentucky
PRESIDENT, THERE WILL BE SOME NOMINATIONS WE'LL BE ABLE TO WORK OUR WAY THROUGH. AS I INDICATED, THE PARTICULAR PACKAGE THE MAJORITY LEADER JUST PROFFERED...
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MR. REID, -
I WOULD NOTE THE ABSENCE OF A QUORUM. THE PRESIDING
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
OFFICER: THE CLERK WILL CALL THE ROLL. QUORUM CALL: THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE MAJORITY LEADER IS RECOGNIZED.
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MR. REID, -
MR. REID: I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THE CALL OF THE QUORUM BE TERMINATED.
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THE PRESIDING OFFICER: WITHOUT
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Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
OBJECTION. MR. REID: I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THE NOMINATIONS RECEIVED BY THE SENATE DURING THE 112th CONGRESS FIRST SESSION REMAIN THE STATUS QUO NOT...
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR. REID: I ASK
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Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT ON MONDAY, JANUARY 3, AT 4 P.M. THAT'S 2012 THE SENATE PROCEED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO CONSIDER CALENDAR NUMBER 438, THERE BE...
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR. REID: FOR
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Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
EVERYONE'S KNOWLEDGE, MR. PRESIDENT, THAT'S JOSEPH GERARD. I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THE SENATE PROCEED TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING NOMINATIONS. CALENDAR...
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
WITHOUT OBJECTION.
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MR. REID, -
MR. REID: I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THE SENATE PROCEED TO H.J. RES. 95. THE PRESIDING OFFICER:
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THE CLERK WILL REPORT. THE CLERK: H.J. RES. 95
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THE CLERK, -
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THE PRESIDING OFFICER: WITHOUT OBJECTION THE SENATE WILL PROCEED TO THE MEASURE. MR. REID: MR. PRESIDENT,
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Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
THIS IS A CONTINUING RESOLUTION. THE HOUSE IS GOING TO COME BACK IN MONDAY AND THEN PAPERS HAVE TO COME BACK TO THE PRESIDENT. IT TAKES TIME. I ASK...
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MR. REID, -
CHAIR LAY BEFORE THE BODY A MESSAGE FROM THE
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
HOUSE. THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE CHAIR LAYS BEFORE THE SENATE A MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE. THE CLERK: RESOLVED
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THE CLERK, -
THAT THE BILL FROM THE SENATE, S. 278 ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXCHANGE OF CERTAIN LAND LOCATED IN THE ARAPAHO ROOSEVELT NATIONAL FOREST IN...
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Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
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MR. REID, -
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
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THE CLERK, -
THE HUBZONE PROGRAM AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THE PRESIDING OFFICER: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE COMMITTEE IS DISCHARGED AND THE SENATE WILL PROCEED TO THE MEASURE. MR. REID:
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Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THE BILL BE READ A THIRD TIME, PASSED, THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER BE LAID ON THE TABLE, THERE BE NO INTERVENING ACTION OR DEBATE,...
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| 04:45:40 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
OFFICER: WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR. REID: I ASK
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Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT THE COFOREIGN RELATIONS BE DISCHARGED FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF S. 1959. THE PRESIDING
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| 04:45:48 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
OFFICER: THE CLERK WILL REPORT. THE CLERK: S. 1959, A BILL
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THE CLERK, -
TO REQUIRE A REPORT ON THE DESIGNATION OF THE HOCKENY NETWORK OF A FOREIGN TERRORIST ORGANIZATION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. THE PRESIDING
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| 04:46:03 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
OFFICER: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE COMMITTEE IS DISCHARGED AND THE SENATE WILL PROCEED TO THE MEASURE. MR. REID: REID::::: REID:
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| 04:46:11 |
Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
REID: MR. PRESIDENT, I EXPRESS MY APPRECIATION FOR EVERYONE FOR REMOVING THEIR HOLDS AND ALLOWING THIS MATTER TO GO FORWARD. THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT...
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Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
MR. REID: I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT THE ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE BE DISCHARGED FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF S. 1710 AND THAT THE SENATE...
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| 04:46:53 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
PRESIDING OFFICER: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE SENATE WILL PROCEED TO THE MEASURES EN BLOC. MR. REID: I ASK
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| 04:46:59 |
Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
THAT THE BILLS BE READ A THIRD TIME, PASSED, THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER BE LAID ON THE TABLE ON BOTH OF THESE MATTERS AND THAT ANY STATEMENTS RELATED TO...
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| 04:47:10 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
PRESIDING OFFICER: WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR.
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MR. REID, -
REID: I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THE SENATE PROCEED TO CALENDAR NUMBERS 258, H.R. 789, AND CALENDAR NUMBER 259, H.R. 2422. THE PRESIDING
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| 04:47:25 |
Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
OFFICER: WITHOUT OBJECTION. THE SENATE WILL PROCEED TO THE MEASURES EN BLOC. MR. REID: I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THE BILLS BE READ A THIRD TIME, PASSED,...
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| 04:47:28 |
Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
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MR. REID, -
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
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THE CLERK, -
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
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MR. REID, -
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
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MR. REID, -
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
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THE CLERK, -
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SPECIAL ENVOY TO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM OF RELIGIOUS MINORITIES IN THE NEAR EAST AND SOUTH CENTRAL ASIA. H.R. 3012, AN ACT...
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MR. REID, -
FOR A SECOND READING AND OBJECT TO BOTH OF THESE MEASURES AT THIS TIME. THE
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
PRESIDING OFFICER: OBJECTION IS HEARD. THE BILLS WILL BE READ FOR THE SECOND TIME ON THE NEXT LEGISLATIVE DAY. MR.
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MR. REID, -
REID: I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THE APPOINTMENT AT THE DESK APPEAR SEPARATELY IN THE RECORD AS IF MADE BY THE
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| 04:49:03 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
CHAIR. THE PRESIDING OFFICER: WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR. REID: I ASK
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Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
UNANIMOUS CONSENT THE NOTWITHSTANDING THE SENATE'S RECESS, THE COMMITTEES BE AUTHORIZED TO REPORT LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE MATTERS ON FRIDAY, JANUARY...
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| 04:49:24 |
Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
OFFICER: WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR. REID: I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT NOTWITHSTANDING THE UPCOME RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT OF THE SENATE, THE PRESIDENT OF THE...
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| 04:49:28 |
Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
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| 04:49:57 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
MR. REID: MR. PRESIDENT? THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE MAJORITY LEADER. MR. REID: IN THE LONG LIST THAT I READ WITH -- THE PRESIDING
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| 04:50:31 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
OFFICER: WE'RE IN A QUORUM CALL, I WOULD NOTE. MR. REID: ASK
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| 04:50:33 |
MR. REID, -
CONSENT WE TERMINATE THAT. THE PRESIDING OFFICER: WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR. REID:
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Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
REID: THANKS FOR RECOGNIZING ME, MR. PRESIDENT. THE LONG LIST THAT I READ INTO THE RECORD WHILE THE REPUBLICAN LEADER WAS HERE, I FAILED TO NOTE 544....
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR. REID: MR.
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MR. REID, -
PRESIDENT, -- INAUDIBLE] MR. REID: S. 8968. THE PRESIDING OFFICER:
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| 04:51:32 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THE CLERK WILL REPORT. THE CLERK: MOTION TO PROCEED
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| 04:51:36 |
THE CLERK, -
TO CALENDAR NUMBER 70, S. 968, A BILL TO PREVENT ON-LINE THREATS TO ECONOMIC CREATIVITY AND THEFT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. ...
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MR. REID, -
CLOTURE MOTION WHICH IS AT THE DESK.
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| 04:51:47 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE CLERK WILL REPORT. THE CLERK: CLOTURE
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| 04:51:49 |
THE CLERK, -
MOTION. WE, THE UNDERSIGNED SENATORS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF RULE 22 OF THE STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE, HEREBY MOVE TO BRING TO A CLOSE...
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MR. REID, -
MR. PRESIDENT, I WOULD ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT WE NEED NOT READ THE NAMES OF THE PEOPLE THAT SIGNED THE PETITION. THE PRESIDING OFFICER: WITHOUT...
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| 04:52:17 |
Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
MR. REID: MR. PRESIDENT, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THE CLOTURE VOTE ON THE MOTION TO PROCEED TO S. 968 OCCUR AT 2:15 P.M. TUESDAY, JANUARY 24. MR. PRESIDENT,...
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| 04:52:32 |
Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
MR. REID: MR. PRESIDENT, THIS IS A BIPARTISAN PIECE OF LEGISLATION, EXTREMELY IMPORTANT IMPORTANT. IT'S SENATOR LEAHY AND SENATOR GRASSLEY HAVE WORKED...
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| 04:52:53 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THE CLERK WILL CALL THE ROLL. QUORUM CALL: QUORUM CALL: MR. WYDEN: MADAM PRESIDENT?
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| 06:15:39 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE SENATOR FROM OREGON IS RECOGNIZED. MR. WYDEN: I
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| 06:15:42 |
MR. WYDEN, -
ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT VACATE THE QUORUM CALL, MADAM PRESIDENT.
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| 06:15:44 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THE PRESIDING OFFICER: WITHOUT OBJECTION, SO ORDERED. MR. WYDEN: MADAM PRESIDENT,
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| 06:15:47 |
Wyden, Ronald "Ron" Lee - U.S. Senator, [D] Oregon
I UNDERSTAND THAT CLOTURE HAS BEEN FILED ON THE MOTION TO PROCEED TO THE PIP PA LEGISLATION. AS ONE OF THE BIPARTISAN GROUP OF SENATORS WHO STRONGLY...
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| 06:18:25 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
CALL: MR. WYDEN: MADAM PRESIDENT. THE PRESIDING OFFICER:
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| 06:32:02 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THE SENATOR FROM OREGON IS RECOGNIZED. MR. WYDEN:
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| 06:32:04 |
MR. WYDEN, -
I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO VACATE THE QUORUM CALL.
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| 06:32:06 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THE PRESIDING OFFICER: WITHOUT OBJECTION, SO ORDERED.
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| 06:32:08 |
Wyden, Ronald "Ron" Lee - U.S. Senator, [D] Oregon
MR. WYDEN: MADAM PRESIDENT, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT WHEN THE SENATE COMPLETES ITS BUSINESS TODAY, IT ADJOURN AND CONVENE FOR PRO FORMA SESSIONS ...
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| 06:33:50 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
OFFICER: WITHOUT OBJECTION, SO ORDERED. MR. WYDEN:
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| 06:33:53 |
MR. WYDEN, -
THE NEXT ROLL CALL VOTE WILL BE ON MONDAY, JANUARY 23, AT 5:30 P.M. ON CONFIRMATION OF THE GERARD NOMINATION. MADAM PRESIDENT, IF THERE IS NO FURTHER...
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| 06:34:10 |
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE SENATE STANDS ADJOURNED UNTIL TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, >> AS WELL AS DIRECTING
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| 06:34:38 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
THE PRESIDENT TO TAKE ACTION ON THE KEYSTONE XL PIPELINE PROJECT. THE THIRD BILL PASSED THIS MORNING, THE DISASTER AID BILL. YOU CAN FOLLOW THE SENATE...
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