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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 in recess under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7 p.m., adjourned until Friday, September 29, 2023, at 10 a.m. ____________________
I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be discharged from further consideration and the Senate now proceed to S. Res. 360. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant…
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…
as we get closer and closer to an unnecessary and totally avoidable government shutdown, one thing remains clear: The only way forward is bipartisan cooperation. That is what we have been pursuing here in the Senate. I want to salute not…
today, the U.S. Senate will continue its pursuit of a bipartisan bridge CR to avoid a devastating government shutdown. In a little over an hour, we will vote on the motion to proceed to the FAA reauthorization, which will serve as a…
I call up my amendment No. 1292 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from New York [Mr. Schumer], for Mrs. Murray, proposes…
I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to 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 ordered. The…
I ask unanimous consent that the resolutions be agreed to, the preambles be agreed to, and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, all en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…
well, yesterday afternoon, Democrats and Republicans reached an agreement on a CR that will keep the government open until November 17, and, with a strong bipartisan vote of 77 to 19, the Senate agreed to move forward last night on this…
I've spent enough time in the Senate to know the difference between freewheeling chat and actual proposals.
My Medicare and Social Security Fair Share Act would ensure Medicare remains solvent effectively forever.
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 370, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk…
I ask unanimous consent the resolution be agreed to and that 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 ordered. The…
We can and must protect Medicare. We can and must do so without cutting benefits.
If we abide by what seemed like a bipartisan commitment not to cut benefits, we must safeguard Medicare by raising revenue.
My Medicare and Social Security Fair Share Act would ensure Medicare remains solvent effectively forever.
If we abide by what seemed like a bipartisan commitment not to cut benefits, we must safeguard Medicare by raising revenue.
I've spent enough time in the Senate to know the difference between freewheeling chat and actual proposals.
if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand in recess under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:54 p.m., recessed until 10 a.m., Thursday, September 28, 2023…
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it recess until 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 28; that following the prayer and pledge, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day and…
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following Senate resolutions: S. Res. 373, S. Res. 374, S. Res. 375, and S. Res. 377. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the…
in a moment, my friend from West Virginia will submit a resolution regarding the Senate dress code. Although we have never had an official dress code, the events over the past week have made us all feel as though formalizing one is the…
I have nine 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…
We can and must protect Medicare. We can and must do so without cutting benefits.
as I mentioned a minute ago, although we have never had an official dress code, the events over the past week have made us all feel that formalizing it is the right way forward. I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the immediate…
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