I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 483, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A…
Chuck Schumer
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Chuck Schumer is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from New York since 1999. A member of the Democratic Party, he has held the position of Senate Majority Leader since January 2021, making him one of the most prominent figures in the U.S. Senate. Schumer previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1981 to 1999, representing New York's 9th congressional district. Throughout his career, he has focused on issues such as healthcare, infrastructure, and economic development, often advocating for policies that benefit working families and promote social justice.
if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:46 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 10 a.m…
last week, America lost a towering figure of the 20th century: former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. Through her life, her work, and her legacy, Justice O'Connor forever changed the nature of the Supreme Court. She was the…
to explain to the Senators and our colleagues what we have just done, a few moments ago, I filed cloture on a motion to proceed on a shell bill for a national security supplemental. The step I am taking tonight will ensure the process for…
Many of the people who express these sentiments in America are not neo-Nazi's or card-carrying clan members, or Islamist extremists.
I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…
I ask unanimous consent that the Lummis substitute amendment, which is at the desk, be considered and agreed to; the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and…
Finally, Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 5; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to…
It was immediately hijacked by Leader McConnell. Even one of them started -- it was disrespectful and started screaming at one of the generals, and challenging him why he didn't go to the border.
I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion…
I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion…
I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum calls for the cloture motions filed today, December 4, be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 317. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative…
I move to proceed to Calendar No. 30, H.R. 815. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 30, H.R. 815, a bill to amend title…
I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be discharged from further consideration of S. 2087 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will…
I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 263. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The senior…
I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum calls for the cloture motions filed today, November 30, be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion…
yesterday, I spoke here on the Senate floor about a subject that is highly personal and yet of immense importance: the rise of anti-Semitism in America. I spoke out because as the highest Jewish elected official in the country and in…
I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion…
I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 144. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The senior…
I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…
if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order, following the remarks of Senator Sanders. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from…
I further ask that the bill be considered read a third time and passed and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…
I have six requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…





