The Rules Committee will come to order. This morning we are considering three incredibly important measures. 14 will build on the success of the american Rescue Plan and put us on a path towards delivering longterm transformational investments in our economy and our workers and the future of every single american. Work, crafting a bill that will lower cost for families, bring good paying jobs, cut taxes for hardworking americans. My hope is we can pass this is quickly and give committees in the House And Senate the ability to get to work, crafting a bill that will lower cost for families, bring good paying jobs, cut taxes for hardworking americans. Ballot box for every e american. 18 states have enacted 30 Voter Suppression laws this year. The supreme court has even seen chipping away at the voting Rights Act. This is the kind of systematic assault on the right to vote that our friend and former colleague John Lewis spent his life fighting against. John lewis used to say that the vote
A bill that will lower cost for families, bring good paying jobs, cut taxes for hardworking americans. Next is a chart 4, which will stem the tide of antidemocratic policies and states across the country and protect the path to the Ballot Box for every single american. 18 states have enacted 30 Voter Suppression laws this year. The supreme court has even seen chipping away at the voting Rights Act. This is the kind of systematic assault on the right to vote that our friend and former colleague John Lewis spent his life fighting against. John lewis used to say that the vote is precious, almost sacred. It is appalling to many of us that there are people trying to trample all over that we dont have a moment to spare. Not only must congress act, we have a responsibility to do so. The third is the amendment to the bipartisan Infrastructure Bill. Ive got bridges in my district that are older than most of your states, roads and highways all of this country are crumbling and many are in a stat
In the House And Senate the ability to get to work, crafting a bill that will lower cost for families, bring good paying jobs, cut taxes for hardworking americans. Next is a chart 4, which will stem the tide of antidemocratic policies and states across the country and protect the path to the Ballot Box for every single american. 18 states have enacted 30 Voter Suppression laws this year. The supreme court has even seen chipping away at the voting Rights Act. This is the kind of systematic assault on the right to vote that our friend and former colleague John Lewis spent his life fighting against. John lewis used to say that the vote is precious, almost sacred. It is appalling to many of us that there are people trying to trample all over that we dont have a moment to spare. Not only must congress act, we have a responsibility to do so. The third is the amendment to the bipartisan Infrastructure Bill. Ive got bridges in my district that are older than most of your states, roads and high
Stand up and we will be counted, and the people of this country will know exactly which senators fought for them. Mr. President , in the time that i have been in the congress, which include six years in the house of representatives, and now in my 17th year in the senate, i have been a part of or witnessed to or voted on numerous spending proposals and appropriation bills, tax bills, and Deficit Reduction bills, debt limit increase bills. And, through the years, and i dont think ive ever seen in all of my time in the congress a Spending Bill where democrats didnt want to spend more and republicans wanted to spend less. And maybe that is consistent with our overall governor from velocities governing philosophies. Republicans a story to believe in limited but effective government, in personal freedom, coupled with individual responsibility, in economic freedom, in peace through strength, and those are sort of guiding principles. So, when you get into a debate about spending and budgets an
With a final Passage Vote scheduled for 11 a. M. Eastern. The senate will then immediately turn to the democrats 3. 5 trillion dollar budget plan. Votes on that are expected throughout the day. Now live to the Senate Floor on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal and everblessed god, the alpha and omega, thank you for the gift of this day. Give us the wisdom to use it to enrich lives by service to others. Use our lawmakers to continue your momentum in our world, enabling them to become Salt And Light to this generation. As our senators strive to be productive members of the family of humanity, empower them to do your will. Supply their needs out of the bounty of your celestial riches. If they fall, may they fall forward as they trust you to remain the Author And Finisher of their faith. We pray in your great name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in