Senator Vitter Concession Speech
Senator David Vitter (R-LA) conceded the Louisiana gubernatorial race to his opponent, Democratic State Representative John Bel Edwards, in the state’s runoff election. In his speech, Senato…
732 viewsSenator David Vitter (R-LA) conceded the Louisiana gubernatorial race to his opponent, Democratic State Representative John Bel Edwards, in the state’s runoff election. In his speech, Senato…
732 viewsThe Senate approved two resolutions disapproving Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. One resolution deals with EPA rules limiting emiss…
View in Congressional Chronicle966 viewsLouisiana State Representative John Bel Edwards (D) and Senator David Vitter (R-LA) participated in a debate ahead of a runoff election in the Louisiana governor’s race.
4,680 viewsThe Senate continued work on cybersecurity legislation that would encourage private companies and the government to share information about cyber threat indicators and data breaches.
View in Congressional Chronicle821 viewsThe Senate debated and voted on a judicial nomination, followed by initial debate on S. 2146, the Stop Sanctuary Policies and Protect Americans Act sponsored by Senator David Vitter (R-LA).
View in Congressional Chronicle1,153 viewsThe Senate resumed initial debate on S. 2146, the Stop Sanctuary Policies and Protect Americans act sponsored by Senator David Vitter (R-LA).
View in Congressional Chronicle603 viewsThe Senate voted to advance the House-Senate conference agreement for the 2016 defense authorization bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle626 viewsThe Senate continued debate on a resolution of disapproval of the Iran nuclear agreement.
View in Congressional Chronicle948 viewsOfficials from the Red Cross, the Small Business Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Government Accountability Office (GAO), and the private sector testified at a…
691 viewsState and Treasury Department officials and academics testified at a hearing on the foreign policy implications of lifting sanctions on Iran in accordance with the Iran nuclear agreement. Un…
4,262 viewsFollowing any leadership remarks, the Senate was in a period of morning business, with senators permitted to speak on any topic. The Senate resumed debate on a highway funding bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle923 viewsThe Senate resumed initial debate on a six-year highway and transit funding bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle420 viewsFamily members of murder victims where the accused was in the U.S. illegally testified at a hearing on immigration enforcement. Immigration officials comprised the second group of witnesses.…
6,863 viewsThe Senate convened for a legislative session.
View in Congressional Chronicle519 viewsConsumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Richard Cordray testified on his agency’s semi-annual report. The latest report, released in June 2015, last month, showed that CFPB acti…
2,478 viewsThe Senate resumed debate on S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act, legislation that would change the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) law by granting more authority to states and local school di…
View in Congressional Chronicle782 viewsThe Senate resumed debate on S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act. It would change the No Child Left Behind law by giving more authority to states and local school districts.
View in Congressional Chronicle497 viewsSenator David Vitter (R-LA) answered the question “What are you reading this summer?” He was interviewed on Capitol Hill.
97 viewsThe Senate resumed debate on on H.R. 1735, the fiscal year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act.
View in Congressional Chronicle478 viewsThe Senate continued debate on H.R. 1735, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016. Earlier, senators voted 56-40 against limiting debate on the cybersecurity amendment t…
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