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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.

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Jun 1, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that all votes after the first be 10-minute votes in length. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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Jun 1, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that the only amendments in order be the following to H.R. 3746: Paul No. 107; Braun No. 91; Marshall No. 110; Sullivan No. 125; Hawley No. 93; Kennedy No. 104; Cotton No. 106; Budd No. 134; Lee No. 98; Kaine No…

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Jun 1, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that the following joint statement from Senator McConnell and me be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: Joint Statement From Senate…

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Jun 1, 2023

I move to proceed to Calendar No. 84, H.R. 3746. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion. The legislative clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 84, H.R. 3746, a bill to provide for a responsible increase…

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Jun 1, 2023

if you are one of the over 43 million Americans with Federal student loan debt, today's Republican measure attacking debt relief is a slap in the face. Even a casual examination of today's CRA shows that is a cruel measure. This is what…

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Jun 1, 2023

last night, a large majority of both Democrats and Republicans in the House passed bipartisan legislation to protect the U.S. economy, protect American families, and eliminate the threat of a first-ever default. The bill is now in the…

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Jun 1, 2023

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 11:25 p.m., adjourned until Friday, June 2, 2023, at 10:15 a.m. ____________________

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Jun 1, 2023

All right, everybody, that is our record--9:20. Let's beat it. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from Utah. Amendment No. 98

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Jun 1, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that the junior Senator from Illinois, the senior Senator from Hawaii, and the junior Senator from Maryland be authorized to sign duly enrolled bills or joint resolutions from June 1, 2023, through June 5, 2023. The…

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Jun 1, 2023

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 81. 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…

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Jun 1, 2023

10\1/2\ minutes. We are getting a little better than last time. Let's get it down to 10. Stay here. We are all getting to know each other now. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Arkansas. Amendment No. 106

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Jun 1, 2023

That took 9 minutes 40 seconds. Keep going. (Applause.) The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from Missouri. Amendment No. 93

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Jun 1, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned to convene for a pro forma session with no business being conducted on Friday, June 2, at 10:15 a.m.; that when the Senate adjourns on Friday, it…

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Jun 1, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following Senate resolutions: S. Res. 232, S. Res. 233, S. Res. 234, and S. Res. 235. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the…

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May 31, 2023

The sacrifices of patriotic Americans should never be forgotten nor should their graves be paved over.

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May 31, 2023

No matter how pro-development we are, covering up great historical landmarks like this with a shopping mall doesn't seem like the way we should be honoring our past and honoring who we are.

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May 30, 2023

Good evening. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it recess until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 31; that following the prayer and pledge, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their…

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May 30, 2023

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 6:56 p.m., recessed until Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 10 a.m. ____________________

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May 30, 2023

So, Mr. President, 3 days ago, President Biden and Speaker McCarthy announced a bipartisan budget agreement that will protect the U.S. economy while eliminating the threat of a catastrophic default. I support the bipartisan agreement that…

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May 27, 2023

If there's a vacancy, we won't fill it.

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May 18, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 221, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S…

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May 18, 2023

I know of no further debate on the resolution. The PRESIDING OFFICER. If there is no further debate, the question is on agreeing to the resolution. The resolution (S. Res. 221) was agreed to.

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May 18, 2023

I ask unanimous consent the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…

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May 18, 2023

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 3:52 p.m., adjourned until Friday, May 19, 2023, at 9:45 a.m. ____________________

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May 18, 2023

I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 222, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res…

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