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Chuck Schumer

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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.

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Dec 3, 2024

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:22 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 10 a.m…

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Nov 20, 2024

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, under the previous order and pursuant to S. Res. 902, as a further mark of respect to the late Tim…

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Nov 19, 2024

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, under the previous order and pursuant to S. Res. 872, as a further mark of respect to the late…

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Nov 18, 2024

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 11:55 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 10 a.m…

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Nov 18, 2024

We have one final vote tonight. Votes will resume at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow. ____________________

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Nov 14, 2024

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 3:47 p.m., adjourned until Monday, November 18, 2024, at 3 p.m. ____________________

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Nov 13, 2024

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:44 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 10 a.m…

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Nov 13, 2024

I have two requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

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Nov 13, 2024

I have just been told that Senator John Thune will be the next Republican leader in the Senate. I congratulate Senator Thune on being chosen by his colleagues as the next Republican leader. I look forward to working with him. We have done…

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Nov 12, 2024

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:56 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 12 noon…

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Sep 25, 2024

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, under the previous order and pursuant to S. Res. 888, as a further mark of respect for the late…

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Sep 25, 2024

I understand the Senate has received H.R. 9747 from the House, and I ask the Chair to execute the order of September 24 with respect to the bill. ____________________

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Sep 24, 2024

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:56 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 10 a.m…

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Sep 23, 2024

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:27 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 10 a.m…

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Sep 16, 2024

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 8 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 10 a.m. ____________________

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Sep 16, 2024

In order to place the bill on the calendar under the provisions of rule XIV, I would object to further proceeding. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection having been heard, the bill will be placed on the calendar. ____________________

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Sep 16, 2024

I understand that there is a bill at the desk that is due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will read the bill by title for the second time. The bill clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 820) to direct the…

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Sep 15, 2024

Congress should provide the Secret Service more resources and the Minority Leader Senator Mitch McConnell said that Americans deserve assurances, in his words, that the former president is receiving appropriate levels of security.

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Sep 10, 2024

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 5:10 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 11 a.m…

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Sep 9, 2024

I just want to say a word of congratulations to our new Senator. I spoke on the floor earlier. He is going to be a great addition, and it is another ceiling being broken. He is the first member of the Coptic Church to become a Senator in…

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Sep 9, 2024

Welcome back. The Senate gavels back into session after a busy and productive August work period. I wish to extend a ``welcome back'' to all my colleagues. I hope everyone's time back home was well spent. Last week, I traveled across…

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Aug 19, 2024

Trump takes credit for so many things he doesn't do and gets the blame for a lot of things he does do. He's -- he's lost his bearings as we can see, day by day.

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Aug 19, 2024

The more they see her, the more they're going to like her. I saw what she did in the Senate. We serve together for four years. She cared about families. She could work with all kinds of people, and she was effective in getting things done.

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Aug 19, 2024

What we're going to hear is the amazing contrast between the great stuff that a Harris-Walz administration would do for working families, and the contrast with Republicans and Trump. The contrast is glaring. The more Americans see the…

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