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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.
Is the Chief Justice aware that in the impeachment trial of President Johnson, Chief Justice Chase, as Presiding Officer, cast tie-breaking votes on both March 31 and April 2, 1868? The CHIEF JUSTICE. I am, Mr. Leader. The one concerned a…
Mr. Chief Justice, I send an amendment to the desk to subpoena John R. Bolton; providing further that there be 1 day for a deposition, presided over by the Chief Justice, and 1 day for live testimony before the Senate, both of which must…
Mr. Chief Justice, I ask unanimous consent that the amendment be considered as read. The CHIEF JUSTICE. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To subpoena John Robert Bolton) At the appropriate place in…
Mr. Chief Justice, I ask unanimous consent that the amendment be considered as read. The CHIEF JUSTICE. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The amendment is printed in today's Record under ``Text of Amendments.'') The CHIEF JUSTICE. The…
Mr. Chief Justice, I have a parliamentary inquiry. The CHIEF JUSTICE. The Democratic leader will state the inquiry.
Mr. Chief Justice, I send a question to the desk for President's counsel and the House managers. The CHIEF JUSTICE. Thank you. The Democratic leader's question is this: Yesterday I asked the President's Counsel about the President's claim…
I send a question to the desk for the House managers. The CHIEF JUSTICE. Thank you. The question from Senator Schumer for the House managers: Many of our colleagues are worried that if we were able to bring witnesses and documents in the…
No witnesses, no documents. In an impeachment trial is a perfidy, it's a grand tragedy.
I send an amendment to the desk to subpoena Mulvaney, Bolton, Duffey, Blair and the White House, OMB, DOD, and State Department documents.
I have a question for the desk. The CHIEF JUSTICE. Senator Schumer's question is for the House managers: Would you please respond to the answer that was just given by the President's counsel? Mr. Manager SCHIFF. I think we can all see what…
Mr. Chief Justice, I send a question to the desk. The CHIEF JUSTICE. The Democratic leader asks of the House managers: John R. Bolton's forthcoming book states that the President wanted to continue withholding $391 million in military aid…
Mr. Chief Justice, I send a question to the desk. The CHIEF JUSTICE. Senator Schumer's question is for the House managers: Would you please respond to the answer that was just given by the President's counsel? Mr. Manager SCHIFF. I would…
Mr. Chief Justice, I send a question to the desk for both the counsel for the President and the House managers. The CHIEF JUSTICE. Senator Schumer's question reads as follows: The House Managers say the President demands absolute immunity…
Whatever you want. Mr. Counsel SEKULOW. Whatever I want. That is what you said, Mr. Schumer. Whatever I want? Here's what I want. I want Adam Schiff. I want Hunter Biden. I want Joe Biden. I want the whistleblower. I want to also…
Mr. Leader, let me just add my thanks and gratitude from all of us. It is rare, particularly these days, when 100 Senators from both sides of the aisle, of every political persuasion, get up and give someone a standing ovation, but you…
Mr. Chief Justice, I send an amendment to the desk to allow adequate time for written responses to any motions by the parties, and I ask that it be read. The CHIEF JUSTICE. The clerk will read the amendment. The senior assistant…
Mr. Chief Justice, on behalf of Senator Van Hollen, I send an amendment to the desk to help ensure impartial justice by requiring the Chief Justice of the United States to rule on motions to subpoena witnesses and documents. I ask that it…
Mr. Chief Justice, I send an amendment to the desk to issue a subpoena to John Michael ``Mick'' Mulvaney, and I ask that it be read. The CHIEF JUSTICE. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from New York…
Thank you, Mr. Chief Justice. The bottom line is very simple. As has been clear to every Senator and the country, we believe witnesses and documents are extremely important and that a compelling case has been made for them. We will have…
Mr. Chief Justice. The CHIEF JUSTICE. The Democratic leader is recognized. Amendment No. 1288
Mr. Chief Justice, I send an amendment to the desk to issue subpoenas to Robert B. Blair and Michael P. Duffey, and I ask that it be read. The CHIEF JUSTICE. The clerk will report the amendment. The senior assistant legislative clerk read…
Mr. Chief Justice, I send an amendment to the desk to prevent the selective admission of evidence and provide for the appropriate handling of classified and confidential materials, and I ask that it be read. It is short. The CHIEF JUSTICE…
Mr. Chief Justice, I send an amendment to the desk to issue a subpoena to John Robert Bolton, and I ask that it be read. The CHIEF JUSTICE. The clerk will read the amendment. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from New York…
Thank you, Mr. Chief Justice. I send an amendment to the desk to provide for a vote of the Senate on any motion to subpoena witnesses or documents after the question period, and I waive its reading. The CHIEF JUSTICE. Is there any…
I withdraw my request for a waiver. The CHIEF JUSTICE. Does any Senator have an objection to the waiving of the reading?
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