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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 ask unanimous consent that at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2, the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 291, S.J. Res. 32. Further, I ask unanimous consent that the time until 2:30 p.m. be equally divided between…
just one more point. As we have always said, we in the Democratic majority want to work with our Republican colleagues on bipartisan legislation whenever we can, and this is an example of that. Obviously, there are times when we can't, and…
we will gather in the Senate Chamber at 8:20 this evening to proceed as a body to the House for the State of the Union. If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it recess under the previous order. Thereupon…
I have an amendment at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from New York [Mr. Schumer], for Mr. Peters, proposes an amendment numbered 4955. The amendment…
now, on world affairs, today I chose the colors of my suit and my tie in honor of the Ukrainian flag and in solidarity with the people of Ukraine during these hard times. I will have more to say about this later on in my speech…
in order to place the bill on the calendar--and this is H.R. 4521, the COMPETES Act that came over from the House--under the provisions of rule XIV, I would object to further proceedings. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection having been heard…
first, I was deeply saddened this morning to learn of the passing of my friend, and our dear colleague, Dick Blum, husband of over 40 years to our friend and colleague Senator Feinstein. Senator Feinstein is our Senate colleague, but Dick…
now, next, on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, on Friday, Joe Biden--President Biden--made history, wonderful history, by announcing his nominee to replace Stephen Breyer on the U.S. Supreme Court, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. As promised…
first, I want to compliment Senator Leahy, our Senate pro tempore, for his wonderful reading of George Washington's Address. This is a tradition in the Senate, and I am very glad we are continuing it. ____________________
if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 9:48 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 10:15 a.m…
the vote before the Senate asks a simple question: As women's healthcare comes under assault in ways we have not seen in living memory, shall the Senate respond? The legislation we are considering today, the Women's Health Protection Act…
Finally, on postal, this week, the Senate is also going to keep working to pass long-overdue postal reform to strengthen mail deliveries, take care of our postal workers, and put the post office on a path to long-term stability. I want to…
Today is the fifth day since Russian President Vladimir Putin undermined decades--decades--of stability in Europe by launching an unprovoked, immoral, and terribly violent, vicious assault on Ukraine. This evening, the Senate will receive…
before I get into my remarks, I have one bit of business. I understand there is bill at the desk that is due for a second reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bill by title for the second time. The legislative clerk read…
On the Women's Healthcare Protection Act, later today, the Senate is going to vote on a simple yet urgent question: Will this Chamber agree to begin debate on protecting a women's right to make her own healthcare choices? Across the…
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, March 1; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to…
I ask unanimous consent that the Presiding Officer of the Senate be authorized to appoint a committee on the part of the Senate to join with a like committee on the part of the House of Representatives to escort the President of the United…
For the benefit of the public, that is done so we can actually move forward on the bill. In the arcane rules of the Senate, that is what we have to do. ____________________
Well, we are going to have fair but expeditious process here. Everyone will see it is fair.
To hold such an immoral man, with such a vicious actions, is just despicable, and shows how little moral compass Donald Trump has.
That makes America a more perfect union. That’s a giant step forward for this country.
Putin is just getting a taste of it now. But over a period of time, he is going to regret doing this.
The House Intelligence Committee says it`s considering legislation that would authorize United States to supply aid to provide to pro-Ukrainian fighters to counter Russian forces.
I further ask that the bill be considered read a third time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill was ordered to a third reading and was read the third time.
I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time and passed and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill (S. 3706)…
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