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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.
yesterday the Republican leader began his speech with a quote of mine. Let me begin mine with a quote of his. ``We're going to plow right through it.'' That is Leader McConnell: We are going to plow right through it. He was speaking to the…
in the confirmation of any Supreme Court nominee, it is the Senate's job to carefully and thoroughly review the nominee's credentials, beliefs, background, and suitability for the position. Once confirmed, a Supreme Court Justice is not…
first, let me thank the Senator from Florida for his steadfast actions in the Senate for many years protecting Florida's waterways, which are not only a treasure to Floridians but to all of us in America. He deserves to be congratulated on…
I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 3440 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…
over the past few days, new allegations have come to light about President Trump's nominee to the Supreme Court, Brett Kavanaugh. These allegations ought to be treated with the utmost gravity. The allegations are extremely credible. They…
today I wish to congratulate Helen Keller Services, HKS, on its 125th anniversary, which will be celebrated at its gala at the Liberty Warehouse in Brooklyn, NY, on September 13, 2018. Since 1893, the Helen Keller Services has been…
yesterday was the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks--an event that changed my city and our country forever. I spent the morning at the 9/11 Memorial in Lower Manhattan. Two deep scars in the Earth remind us where mighty towers once…
today the Senate Judiciary Committee continues its hearings on Judge Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court. During yesterday's session, the American people got to see a nominee who refused to answer even the most basic…
reserving the right to object, the Republican majority on the Judiciary Committee is pressing forward with a confirmation hearing on a Supreme Court nominee whose record has been largely shielded from the Senate and the American public…
First, let me thank my good friend--who did a great and outstanding job this morning on the Judiciary Committee--for his graciousness and thoughtfulness as always. I also thank my friend from New Mexico. Mr. President, the Senate Judiciary…
the best judge of whether or not somebody should be on the Supreme Court is decisions that they have made at lower courts.
I will oppose Judge Kavanaugh's nomination with everything I have. I have a bipartisan--and I hope a bipartisan majority will do the same. The stakes are simply too high for anything less.
on another matter, next week the Senate Judiciary Committee will begin hearings on President Trump's nomination to the Supreme Court, Judge Brett Kavanaugh. For Senators both on and off the committee to do their constitutional duty, to…
as the Senate continues to mourn the loss of our friend and fellow Senator John McCain, let us dwell on how best to remember this great man; his friendship, his service, his integrity, his career in the Senate. One of the ways to carry on…
on Saturday, August 25, 2018, 9 years to the day since the death of his friend Senator Kennedy, our friend and colleague Senator John S. McCain passed away. Knowing his prognosis prepared us for the inevitable, but it has not softened the…
by any account, this has been a momentous week in the history of the Trump Presidency and the history of Presidencies in general. President Trump's former campaign manager was convicted on eight counts and still has another trial to go…
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Hyde-Smith). Without objection, it is so ordered.
yesterday I met with President Trump's nominee for the Supreme Court, Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Our conversation covered many different topics. Unfortunately, Judge Kavanaugh refused to answer even the most basic questions about his…
today, President Trump's nominee for the Supreme Court will be making the rounds in the Senate. I will be meeting with him this afternoon. Several members of the Judiciary Committee will be meeting with him over the course of today and the…
as we continue the review of the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, let's recap what we already know about the judge. Judge Kavanaugh's judicial opinions reveal a man skeptical about our healthcare laws, reproductive…
Finally, on another matter--I see that my colleague from Vermont, who, incidentally, is doing an excellent job on the appropriations bills, which I believe he will want to discuss--is waiting. One more matter: Last week, the Trump…
Thank you. The words say ``shall have access to those records.'' Is there anything that undoes those words in the rules? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Will the Senator restate the question?
Yes. I asked if, under the rules, all committee Senate records are the property of the Senate as a whole and that all Senators shall have access to those records--shall have access. The Presiding Officer said: Yes, those are, in part, the…
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