“Madam President, today I have the honor to recognize Bruce Vincent. Bruce Vincent is from Libby, MT, and a third-generation logger. After completing college, Bruce moved back home and joined his father's family business Vincent Logging as a business manager.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of August 4, 2026.
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2026-08-04
TRIBUTE TO BRIANNA D. ST. LAWRENCE-BRODY
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“Madam President, today I have the honor to recognize SSgt Brianna D. St. Lawrence-Brody as Montanan of the Month. Brianna serves with the Montana Air National Guard in the 120th Airlift Wing in Great Falls and last week was awarded the Air Force's 2026 Total Force Outstanding Airmen of the Year, earning one of the Air Force's highest honors.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of August 4, 2026.
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2026-08-04
TRIBUTE TO MATT LLOYD
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“Madam President, today I have the distinct honor of recognizing Matt Lloyd for his decades of devotion to Montana and the Nation as he retires from 25 years of public service.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of August 4, 2026.
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2026-07-27
TRIBUTE TO JAY CONTWAY AND DAVID GRAHAM
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“Mr. President, today I have the honor to recognize Jay Contway and David Graham. Jay is a native Montanan, born and raised in Malta, MT. After settling near Great Falls in 1968, Jay built his foundry and became a renowned Western sculptor.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of July 27, 2026.
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2026-07-21
TRIBUTE TO JORY THOMAS
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“Mr. President, today I have the honor to recognize Jory Thomas as Montanan of the Month. Earlier this year, Jory was camping with his family when he heard cries for help coming from the water.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of July 21, 2026.
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2026-06-23
TRIBUTE TO FRANCIES POULOS
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“Mr. President, today I have the honor to recognize Francies Poulos as Montanan of the Month. Francies Poulos is a veteran from Billings who exemplifies the spirit of America through service and sacrifice.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of June 23, 2026.
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2026-06-23
TRIBUTE TO MICHELLE JOHNSON
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“Mr. President, today I have the honor to recognize Michelle Johnson as Montanan of the Month. Michelle Johnson is a resident of Great Falls, MT, and has made tremendous impacts to the community over the years.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of June 23, 2026.
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2026-06-23
UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--S. 205
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“Mr. President, I want to thank Senator Lankford for organizing this time today because tomorrow, June 24, marks a pivotal anniversary in our Nation's history. In fact, it was 4 years ago that the Supreme Court ruled that there is no Federal constitutional right to abortion and overturned Roe v.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of June 23, 2026.
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2026-06-22
TRIBUTE TO WALTER BREUNING
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“Mr. President, today I have the honor to recognize American supercentenarian Walter Breuning. Walter Breuning was a long-time Montanan and has dedicated tremendous work during the development of American history.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of June 22, 2026.
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2026-06-02
C-SPAN2
RemarksWhat was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.
“Mr. President, today, I urge my colleagues to vote in favor of confirming Katie Lane to serve as the next judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of June 2, 2026.
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2026-05-19
TRIBUTE TO TROOPER LEWIS JOHNSON
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“Mr. President, today I have the honor to recognize Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Lewis Johnson. Montana's law enforcement officers and personnel exemplify some of the best qualities a person can demonstrate: service, courage, and resilience.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of May 19, 2026.
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2026-04-28
TRIBUTE TO DONALD WAYNE ENGEL
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“Mr. President, today I have the honor to recognize Donald Wayne Engel as Montanan of the Month. Donald Wayne Engel is a resident of Libby, MT. Engel was born on May 2, 1922, and joined the Air Force after high school.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of April 28, 2026.
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2026-04-28
TRIBUTE TO DONALD WAYNE ENGEL
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“Don was a fearless fighter and experienced times where his fighter plane was hit, but was never struck down. In 1945, Don was appointed to the rank of second lieutenant.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of April 28, 2026.
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2026-04-27
TRIBUTE TO STEVE AND GAYLE MASON
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“Mr. President, today I have the honor to recognize Steve and Gayle Mason as Montanans of the Month. Steve and Gayle Mason are residents of Somers, MT. Steve is a U.S. military veteran, and his dedication to country and community has continued long after the end of his military service.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of April 27, 2026.
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2026-04-22
TRIBUTE TO NORMA ASHBY
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“Mr. President, today I have the honor to recognize Norma Ashby, a Montana broadcasting legend. Ashby is one of Montana's most iconic broadcasters and a community champion. A fourth-generation Montanan raised on a ranch near Winston, Norma began her journalism career in high school and obtained her journalism degree from the University of Montana.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of April 22, 2026.
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2026-03-26
TRIBUTE TO TEAM USA'S KATIE VERDERBER, JACK BERRY, AND MICHAEL KNEELAND
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“Mr. President, today I have the honor to recognize Katie Verderber, Jack Berry, and Michael Kneeland as Montanans of the Month. These three Montanans represented the United States at the 2026 Winter Paralympics and have shown outstanding dedication to their respective sports.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of March 26, 2026.
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2026-03-26
TRIBUTE TO TEAM USA'S KATIE VERDERBER, JACK BERRY, AND MICHAEL KNEELAND
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“Katie Verderber, a native of Valier, MT, competed on the wheelchair curling team for Team USA. Verderber received her undergraduate degree from the University of Montana and was a Judge Advocate General, JAG, in the U.S.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of March 26, 2026.
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2026-03-26
TRIBUTE TO FRED WACKER
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“Mr. President, today I have the honor to recognize Fred Wacker of Miles City, MT. Agriculture is Montana's No. 1 economic driver, and the hard work of farmers and ranchers in the Treasure State puts food on table for families across Montana and the Nation.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of March 26, 2026.
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2026-03-17
SAFEGUARD AMERICAN VOTER ELIGIBILITY ACT
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“Mr. President, there are some issues we consider so logical and so obviously rooted in common sense that I have got to believe the American people are sitting at home and wondering why Congress is even having this debate.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of March 17, 2026.
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2026-02-25
RECOGNIZING STILLWATER AND EAST BOULDER PLATINUM AND PALLADIUM MINES
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“Mr. President, today I have the honor to recognize the Stillwater and East Boulder Platinum Palladium Mines in Stillwater and Sweet Grass Counties, MT. Montana's mining industry is critically important to not only our State, but our country.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of February 25, 2026.
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2026-02-25
TRIBUTE TO TEAM USA'S JAKE SANDERSON, KONNOR RALPH, AND KATIE VERDERBER
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“Mr. President, today I have the honor to recognize Jake Sanderson, Konnor Ralph, and Katie Verderber as Montanans of the Month. These three Montanans representing the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics have shown exemplary dedication to their sports.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of February 25, 2026.
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2026-01-28
RECOGNIZING THE MONTANA NATIONAL GUARD MILITARY AND FAMILY READINESS GROUP
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“Mr. President, today I have the honor to recognize the Montana National Guard Military and Family Readiness Group as Montanans of the Month. For over a century, the Montana National Guard has stood strong in its commitment to serving both State and Nation.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of January 28, 2026.
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2025-12-16
TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT KIRBY DEMPSTER
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“Mr. President, today I have the honor to recognize Lieutenant Kirby Dempster of the Fergus County Sheriff's Office in Lewistown, MT, as Montanan of the Month. For more than 8 and a half years, Lieutenant Dempster has served the people of Fergus County with courage, compassion, and integrity.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of December 16, 2025.
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2025-11-18
TRIBUTE TO BRIGADIER GENERAL DALE STOVALL
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“Mr. President, today I have the honor of recognizing Brigadier General (Ret.) Dale Stovall of Missoula as Montanan of the Month for his extraordinary courage, lifetime of military service, and heroic actions that saved the lives of his fellow airmen during the Vietnam war.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of November 18, 2025.
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2025-10-21
TRIBUTE TO THE MONTANA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD AVIATION CREWS
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“Mr. President, today I have the distinct honor of recognizing the Montana Army National Guard, MTARNG, aviation crews as Montanans of the Month for their extraordinary courage and dedication during a series of lifesaving rescue missions across our State.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of October 21, 2025.
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2025-10-21
NOMINATION OF WILLIAM W. MERCER
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“Mr. President, I rise today to speak in support of my friend Mr. Bill Mercer and his nomination to serve as the next judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of October 21, 2025.
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2025-10-21
GOVERNMENT FUNDING
RemarksWhat was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.
“Mr. President, I am here to make some comments about my friend Bill Mercer, whom we are actually going to vote on here on the floor in a minute, but I wanted to set the record straight on something.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of October 21, 2025.
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2025-10-08
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED
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“Mr. President, in the final days of President Biden's administration, he quickly and quietly issued a rule that had massive impacts on Montana's economy. This happened after the election.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of October 8, 2025.
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2025-10-07
EN BLOC NOMINATIONS--Continued
RemarksWhat was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.
“Mr. President, today, the Senate will vote to proceed to my joint resolution to congressionally disapprove and officially roll back President Biden's anti-coal rule in Montana. H.J. Res. 104 is supported by the entire Montana delegation, and I want to thank Congressman Downing and Congressman Zinke for leading this resolution in the House and Senator Sheehy for joining me in the Senate.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of October 7, 2025.
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H.J.Res. 104: On the Motion to Proceed · Steve Daines voted for (Yea)
Senate Roll Call 548, 119th Congress, 1st Session
The remarks and the vote are both on H.J. Res. 104 on this day. Steve Daines voted Yea on on the motion to proceed. Both concern the same measure. Whether they agree is not assessed.
2025-09-09
TRIBUTE TO JAY AND SUSAN WOOD
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“Mr. President, today I have the distinct honor of recognizing Jay and Susan Wood of Powell County as Montanans of the Month. Jay and Susan have made it their mission to ensure Montana's veterans never go hungry and delivered more than 44,000 pounds of food to veterans across 16 Montana counties in 2024.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of September 9, 2025.
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2025-09-02
TRIBUTE TO JAY AND SUSAN WOOD
RemarksWhat was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.
“Mr. President, today I have the distinct honor of recognizing Jay and Susan Wood of Powell County as Montanans of the Month. Jay and Susan have made it their mission to ensure Montana's veterans never go hungry and have delivered more than 44,000 pounds of food to veterans across 16 Montana counties in 2025 so far.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of September 2, 2025.
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2025-07-29
REQUIRING THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION TO EXTEND THE TIME PERIOD DURING WHICH LICENSEES ARE REQUIR
RemarksWhat was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.
“Mr. President, hydropower produces affordable, reliable, and clean baseload power in Montana and across the United States. For years, I have worked with my colleagues to grow our hydropower portfolio in creating new jobs, lowering prices, and strengthening our grid.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of July 29, 2025.
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2025-06-26
Third Anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (Executive Calendar)
RemarksWhat was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.
“Mr. President, I want to thank my colleague Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi, who also chairs the Pro-Life Caucus of the U.S. Senate. I want to thank her for organizing this event today because we just passed the 3-year anniversary of the overturn of Roe v.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of June 26, 2025.
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2025-06-18
TRIBUTE TO CHRIS McGUINESS
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“Mr. President, today I have the distinct honor of recognizing Chris McGuiness of Polson, MT, for his selfless and unwavering commitment to the safety of his community. Mr.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of June 18, 2025.
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2025-06-10
AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET
RemarksWhat was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.
“COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES The Committee on Armed Services is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., to receive testimony in open and closed session.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of June 10, 2025.
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2025-04-07
TRIBUTE TO DR. WADED CRUZADO
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“Madam President, I rise today to honor an esteemed, great Montana leader: Dr. Waded Cruzado. Dr. Cruzado has served as the beloved president of Montana State University, my alma mater, since 2010.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of April 7, 2025.
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2025-03-31
TRIBUTE TO ROBERT WEBER
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“Madam President, today I have the distinct honor of recognizing Robert Weber of Park County on his 100th birthday. Robert was born in Hobson, MT, and he and his brother moved to Paradise Valley when they were young.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of March 31, 2025.
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2025-02-20
LEGISLATIVE SESSION
RemarksWhat was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.
“Mr. President, I ask my colleagues to oppose this amendment. Reserve funds can accomplish nothing beyond political messaging, are unnecessary, and, frankly, distract or delay the budgeting process.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of February 20, 2025.
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2025-01-16
TRIBUTE TO TREVICK UDELHOVEN
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“Mr. President, today I have the distinct honor of recognizing 4-year-old Trevick Udelhoven of Fergus County as Montanan of the Month for his courage that is larger than life as he battles a life-threatening seizure disorder.”
Remarks in the Congressional Record of January 16, 2025.
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