The Congressional Record is a unique source of public documentation. It started in 1873, documenting nearly all the major and minor policies being discussed and debated.
“Senate” mentioning Benjamin L. Cardin was published in the Senate section on page S6431 on Aug. 31.
Of the 100 senators in 117th Congress, 24 percent were women, and 76 percent were men, according to the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
Senators' salaries are historically higher than the median US income.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Senate
The Senate met at 10:30 and 50 seconds a.m. and was called to order by the Vice President.
The VICE PRESIDENT. The Senator from Maryland.
Mr. CARDIN. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to be recognized notwithstanding the order that no business be conducted during today's pro forma session.
The VICE PRESIDENT. Is there an objection?
Without objection, it is so ordered.
____________________
Alerts Sign-up