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Floor SpeechNeutral2025-02-20

PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR

Lindsey Graham
Lindsey Graham
RSC · Senator
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On Wed Feb 19, Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) delivered a floor speech titled "PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR" in the Senate. The speech addressed foreign policy. It referenced legislation: S1303.

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PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S1303] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR Mr. MARKEY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Shriya Pai, a fellow in my office, be granted floor privileges for the remainder of the year. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Mr. GRAHAM. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Katherine Nikas, Caitlin Wilson, Lillian Meadows, and Walker Truluck from my staff, and Mike Jones, Melissa Kaplan-Pistiner, Josh Smith, and Tyler Evilsizer from Senator Merkley's staff be granted floor privileges during the consideration of S. Con. Res. 7. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Chance Mitchell, a law clerk on the Budget Committee minority staff, be granted floor privileges during consideration of S. Con. Res. 7. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection. ____________________

Referenced legislation: SCONRES7, SCONRES7
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