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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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May 15, 2023

I send a cloture motion to the desk. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. 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…

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May 15, 2023

finally, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 16; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour…

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May 15, 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 7:22 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 10 a.m. ____________________

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May 11, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following resolutions: S. Res. 210, S. Res. 211, and S. Res. 212. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolutions en bloc.

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May 11, 2023

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 Stabenow. And, knowing her, I am sure they will be excellent remarks. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

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May 11, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that the concurrent 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…

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May 11, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions be discharged from further consideration and the Senate now proceed to S. Res. 195. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report resolution by title. The…

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May 11, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate consider the following nominations: all nominations placed on the Secretary's Desk in the Coast Guard; that the nominations be confirmed en bloc; that the motions to reconsider be considered made and…

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May 11, 2023

before I do the wrap-up and lay down some stuff we are doing next week, I would like to talk about the week we just had. As Democrats here in the Senate work to continue to avoid default, the No. 1 issue affecting our country has also been…

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May 11, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 3 p.m. on Monday, May 15; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved…

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May 11, 2023

with June 1 only 21 days away, the most important thing congressional leaders can do to protect the well-being of Americans is to say, loud and clear, default is off the table. That is the assurance the President gave 2 days ago when he…

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May 11, 2023

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. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S…

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May 11, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of H. Con. Res. 35, which was received from the House and is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The legislative…

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May 10, 2023

first thing this morning, on a happy note, I join my fellow Senators in welcoming back our dear friend and esteemed colleague Dianne Feinstein. It is so good to see her back here at the Senate, ready to get back to work. I have been in…

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May 9, 2023

Finally, Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 10; following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the…

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May 9, 2023

I ask unanimous consent the mandatory quorum call for the cloture motion filed today be waived. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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May 9, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 157. =========================== NOTE =========================== On page S1572, May 9, 2023, in the first column, the following appears: Mr. SCHUMER. Mr…

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May 9, 2023

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order following the remarks--I am sure they will be excellent--of Senator Murkowski of Alaska. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

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May 9, 2023

For the information of the Senate, there are two rollcall votes at 11:30, two at 2:30, and one at 5:30 p.m. ____________________

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May 9, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that the Cantwell substitute amendment that is at the desk be considered agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and passed, and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and…

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May 9, 2023

A word on what we just did. A few moments ago, the Senate unanimously passed the NOTAM Improvement Act requiring the FAA to look into the resiliency of the cyber security of Notice to Air Missions system, which is critical for alerting…

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May 9, 2023

If the Senator would yield, I love the Arctic. I have never been there, but I have seen many films and movies about it. I am sure her remarks will be excellent, but I must give a speech at the bipartisan spouses' dinner. So I regret that I…

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May 9, 2023

I send a cloture motion to the desk. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion We, the…

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May 9, 2023

I further ask unanimous 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, it is…

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May 9, 2023

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…

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