Senate chaplain Barry Black in the opening Senate prayer: "Lord, comfort our hearts as we mourn the death of our beloved retired Senator Mike Enzi. Be especially close to his precious Diana and the rest of his family."
"I miss Mike Enzi."-Senate President Pro Tempore Patrick Leahy from Senate floor pays tribute to the late Wyoming Senator.
Schumer begins his Senate floor remarks in tribute to the late former Wyoming GOP Senator Mike Enzi: "We'll remember him as we remembered him upon his departure from this chamber as a kind and gentle man."
Schumer on Enzi: "As a practical legislator, someone who sought common ground, and was willing to leave strained disagreements for another day, he was forceful, he was principled, but he was also gentle -- a rare and unsual combination, much needed in this body."
McConnell begins his Senate floor remarks in tribute to the late former Wyoming GOP Senator Mike Enzi: "Today the entire Senate stands in solidarity with Diana at this tragic time which has come entirely too soon."
McConnell on Enzi: "The Senate is stunned and grieving this morning. Our dear friend and former colleague Senator Mike Enzi passed away last night following a serious bike accident this past weekend."
Enzi: “Mike Enzi departed the Senate having changed policy and law for the better because of his mind. And now he’s departed this life having changed his friends and colleagues for the better because of his heart.”
Wyoming GOP Senator John Barrasso on the late former Wyoming Senator Mike Enzi: "Mike Enzi was my colleague. He was my mentor. He was my friend...We are joined on the floor by many of his former staffers, many of whom still work here, all of us mourn his passing."
Barrasso on Enzi: "The people of Wyoming will always be extremely grateful, grateful for his decades of faithful, tireless service. May God bless the memory of Mike Enzi."
Wyoming GOP Senator Cynthia Lummis, who succeeded Mike Enzi in the US Senate: "Today Wyoming mourns the loss a gentle giant, Mike Enzi:"
Lummis (R-WY) concludes her Senate floor tribute to the late former Senator Mike Enzi:"He was a beloved, kind member of the US Senate. He was an accomplished, quiet leader. He was Wyoming's friend. He was my friend. God bless you Mike. We will see you down the road.Happy trails."
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204-210:House defeated FL GOP Rep. Luna's inherent contempt resolution to fine Attorney General Garland $10,000 a day for failing to comply with a subpoena to provide Special Counsel Hur’s audiotapes of President Biden's interview.4Rs voted No: Duarte, Joyce, McClintock & Turner.
12 House Republicans and 7 Democrats missed the full House vote on Florida GOP Rep. Luna's inherent contempt resolution against AG Garland.
Rep. Luna (R-FL) on today's House vote defeating her inherent contempt resolution and 2025 legislative branch spending bill.
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Cardona:"I've spoken to Jewish students who have feared going to class as a result of some of the harassment that they're facing on campuses. It's unacceptable and we're committed as a Department of Education to adhering to Titile VI enforcement. We have 137 open cases."
Cardona: "We take this very seriously. We've increased the number of communications to college campuses to make sure that they have what they need in terms of the law and best practices on how they make sure they're protecting students."
Justice Alito responds to Senate Judiciary Chair Durbin: "There is no valid reason for my recusal in this case. Sen. Durbin’s letter expressed the view recusal is necessary because I participated in 2 interviews that resulted in 2 articles about my work that appeared in the WSJ."
Alito: "There was nothing out of the ordinary about the interviews in question. Over the years, many Justices have participated in interviews with representatives of media entities that have frequently been parties in cases before the Court."
Altio: "We are required to put favorable or unfavorable comments and any personal connections with an attorney out of our minds and judge the cases based solely on the law and the facts. And that is what we do."
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McCarthy: House-approved rules package for the 118th includes “Rules that empower Members to debate & legislate are replacing rules that silenced their voice & centralized power. Rules that increase transparency are replacing rules that kept lawmaking hidden behind closed doors.”
McCarthy: “And rules that reopen Congress to We the People are replacing rules like proxy voting that kept this floor empty.”
Diaz-Balart:"I am a long-standing advocate against discrimination of all types. I, however, cannot support any effort that undermines religious liberties by failing to provide legitimate safeguards for Faith-Based orgs. that object based on their deeply-held religious beliefs."
Diaz-Balart (R-FL) on his Yes to No vote on final marriage equality bill: "It is unfortunate the Senate missed an opportunity to protect marriage equality while also guaranteeing religious freedom."
Salazar (R-FL): “I am disappointed to see the final House version of the Respect for Marriage Act did not include full protections for churches and Americans with sincerely held religious beliefs."