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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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Sep 19, 2022

I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum call for the cloture motion filed today, September 19, be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

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Sep 19, 2022

I move to proceed to consider Calendar No. 484, S. 4822. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant…

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Sep 19, 2022

today, my thoughts are with all our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico--and all communities across the Caribbean--battered by the destruction of Hurricane Fiona. As of this morning, well over a million residents on the island remain without…

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Sep 19, 2022

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…

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Sep 19, 2022

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 1055. 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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Sep 19, 2022

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…

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Sep 19, 2022

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 1097. 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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Sep 19, 2022

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 20; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to…

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Sep 19, 2022

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…

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Sep 15, 2022

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed immediately to consideration of S. Res. 767, which was submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The…

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Sep 15, 2022

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…

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Sep 15, 2022

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate consider the following nominations en bloc: Calendar Nos. 1066, 1141, 1142, 1143, 1144; all nominations on the Secretary's desk in the Foreign Service; that the Senate vote on the nominations en bloc…

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Sep 15, 2022

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…

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Sep 15, 2022

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 1067. 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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Sep 15, 2022

I thank my colleagues from Oklahoma and Nebraska for letting us go forward. In a few moments, I will file cloture on a measure that will get the Senate to approve the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol. This important amendment…

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Sep 15, 2022

last night, as most Americans were in bed asleep, freight rail companies and unions representing tens of thousands of workers secured a tentative agreement that will keep the trains running on time and keep our economy moving. And the best…

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Sep 15, 2022

I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 768, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant…

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Sep 15, 2022

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Business Before The Senate

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Sep 15, 2022

I further ask 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, it is so…

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Sep 15, 2022

I ask unanimous consent the Committee on the Judiciary be discharged from further consideration, and the Senate now proceed to S. Res. 755. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the resolution by…

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Sep 15, 2022

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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Sep 15, 2022

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 Senators Lankford and Sasse. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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Sep 15, 2022

And, finally--I thank again my colleagues from Oklahoma and Nebraska--I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 3 p.m. on Monday, September 19, and that following the prayer and the pledge…

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Sep 15, 2022

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

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Sep 15, 2022

I ask unanimous consent that the Secretary of the Senate be authorized to request the House of Representatives to return the papers on S. 1198; further, upon receipt of the bill from the House, the Senate's actions on September 8, 2022…

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