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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.
I now ask for a second reading, and in order to place the bill on the calendar under the provisions of rule XIV, I object to my own request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The bill will be read for the second time on the next…
I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be discharged from further consideration and the Senate now proceed to S. Res. 706. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the…
Some people here in the Capitol Police believe it would take us several days to secure the building. Do you agree with that analysis?
I move to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4346, with an amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion with an amendment. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator…
For the information of the Senate, there will be one rollcall vote at 11:30 a.m., two rollcall votes at 2:30 p.m., and additional rollcall votes later in the day. ____________________
I ask for a division vote on the resolution of advice and consent to ratification. The PRESIDING OFFICER. A division vote has been requested. On Treaty Document No. 115-3, Senators in favor of the resolution of ratification will rise and…
it is my understanding that the Senate has received a message from the House of Representatives to accompany H.R. 4346. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is correct.
Now I move to proceed to legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to.
I ask that the Chair lay before the Senate the message to accompany H.R. 4346, and I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The question is on agreeing to…
I ask consent that further reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To modify the effective date) On page 1, line 3, strike ``2'' and…
I have an amendment to the instructions at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from New York [Mr. Schumer] proposes an amendment numbered 5138 to the…
I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The nays and nays are ordered. Amendment No. 5138
I ask consent that further reading of the motion be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To add an effective date) At the end add the following: SEC. EFFECTIVE…
I move to refer H.R. 4346 to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with instructions to report back forthwith with an amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as…
I ask consent that further reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To add an effective date) At the end add the following: SEC…
I have an amendment at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from New York [Mr. Schumer] proposes an amendment numbered 5136 to amendment No. 5135.
I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The yeas and nays are ordered. Amendment No. 5136
I ask consent that further reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The amendment is printed in today's Record under ``Text of Amendments.'')
I was gratified, as many of us were on both sides of the aisle, with these large votes--64 votes--for this motion to proceed on to the new bill. It bodes very well that we can get this bill done with a large vote and get it done as quickly…
I ask unanimous consent that at a time to be determined by the majority leader in consultation with the Republican leader, the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nomination: Calendar No. 922; that there be 10…
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 3, Treaty Document No. 115-3; that the treaty be considered as having advanced through the various parliamentary stages up to and including the…
in a few moments, the Senate will take the first procedural vote on the chips bill that will fight inflation, boost American manufacturing, ease our supply chains, and protect American security interests. This is one of the important votes…
today is going to be an exceedingly busy and productive day on the Senate floor. Later today, after months of hard work and countless rounds of talks, Senators will vote to move forward on legislation that our country desperately needs--a…
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 20; that following the prayer and the pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved…
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