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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.
He said no later than January 17th, Martin Luther King Day. He is trying to get a vote that that deals with this filibuster that is stopping so much legislation from going on, on the basis of being about voting rights and democracy itself.
I -- he admitted what you see publicly, what you see publicly is what we`ve got, that`s what we`re dealing with, that`s why we have to keep trying.
There is too much at risk here. If obviously they were saying yes to us, we wouldn`t have to worry about this. But we do have to worry and we have to keep pushing.
What happened on January 6 is a direct continued -- continuation of or the big lie. The idea that January 6 is totally a one off is wrong. It`s now being perpetrated by this attempt to take away voting rights.
Let me be clear. January 6 was a symptom of a broader illness, an effort to delegitimize our election process.
Circumstances have changed dramatically with Donald Trump, the big lie, the violence of January 6, and all the efforts to take away voting rights.
the Senate will vote to change filibuster rules to advance voting rights by Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
If we don’t change the rules, the Republicans will block this, and our democracy could be at risk.
The new Republican Party, under the leadership of Donald Trump, is viciously against voting rights and trying to take those away.
If Republicans continue to hijack the rules of the chamber to prevent action on something as critical as protecting our democracy, then the Senate will debate and consider changes to the rules on or before January 17, Martin Luther King…
January 6 was a symptom of a broader illness, an effort to delegitimize our election process.
We hope our Republican colleagues change course and work with us. But if they do not, the Senate will debate and consider changes to Senate rules on or before January 17 to protect the foundation of our democracy, free and fair elections.
Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has promised a vote on the Build Back Better Bill, despite filibuster-loving Joe Manchin`s opposition.
we’re going to be joined live by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer in a few minutes to get his reaction to the passing of former Majority Leader Harry Reid.
Harry Reid is one of the most individuals I`ve ever met. He was caring and compassionate and always went out of his way quietly to help people who needed help. He was a boxer who came from humble origins. But he never forgot where he came…
Harry Reid was one of the most amazing individuals I`ve ever met. He was tough-as-nails, strong, but caring and compassionate, and always went out of his way quietly to help people who needed help.
He saw what was happening to the Senate. And it was a group of people on the hard right who gained ascendancy on the other side of the aisle. And they decided to tie it in a knot. And he said that wouldn`t -- that shouldn`t happen. And his…
When Harry saw somebody that he thought had real merit, he would try to elevate them.
Harry Reid was one of the most important voices to call for an end to the Senate filibuster.
Harry will continue to walk by my side and the side of many senators every day.
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