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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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May 9, 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 9:02 p.m., adjourned until Friday, May 10, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. ____________________

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May 8, 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 6:58 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 12 noon.

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May 8, 2024

For the information of the Senate, Senators should expect a rollcall vote on cloture on the substitute amendment to the FAA bill at approximately 1 p.m. ____________________

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May 8, 2024

I ask that the bill be considered read a third time. The bill, as amended, was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading and was read the third time.

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May 7, 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 7:34 p.m., stands adjourned until Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 10 a.m…

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Apr 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 9:44 p.m., adjourned until Friday, April 26, 2024, at 10 a.m.

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Apr 23, 2024

This resolution concerns the criminal case pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against Senator Robert Menendez and co-defendants. The parties have indicated that they may seek to introduce into…

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Apr 23, 2024

I ask consent that further reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To add an effective date) On page 1, line 1, strike ``4…

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Apr 23, 2024

I have a second-degree amendment at the desk. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from New York [Mr. Schumer] proposes an amendment numbered 1846 to…

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Apr 23, 2024

I ask for the yeas and nays. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The yeas and nays are ordered. Amendment No. 1846 to Amendment No. 1845

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Apr 23, 2024

I ask consent that further reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To add an effective date) On page 1, line 3, strike ``3…

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Apr 23, 2024

I have an amendment to the instructions at the desk. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from New York [Mr. Schumer] proposes an amendment numbered…

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Apr 23, 2024

I ask for the yeas and nays. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The yeas and nays are ordered. Amendment No. 1845

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Apr 23, 2024

I ask consent that further reading of the motion be dispensed with. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To add an effective date) At the end add the following: SEC…

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Apr 23, 2024

I ask consent that further reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To add an effective date) On page 1, line 3, strike ``1…

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Apr 23, 2024

I have a second-degree amendment at the desk. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from New York [Mr. Schumer] proposes an amendment numbered 1843 to…

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Apr 23, 2024

I ask for the yeas and nays. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The yeas and nays are ordered. Amendment No. 1843 to Amendment No. 1842

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Apr 23, 2024

I ask consent that further reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To add an effective date) At the end add the following…

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Apr 23, 2024

I ask that the Chair lay before the Senate the message to accompany H.R. 815. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Chair lays before the Senate a message from the House. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Resolved…

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Apr 23, 2024

It is my understanding that the Senate has received a message from the House of Representatives to accompany H.R. 815. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator is correct.

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Apr 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, the Senate, at 3:30 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 10 a.m.

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Apr 20, 2024

The Senate gavels in on Saturday with a singular goal in mind: to prepare to act when the House sends us a national security supplemental. We hope to reach an agreement very soon on clearing the path for the Senate to take up the…

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Apr 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, the Senate, at 1:29 a.m., adjourned until Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 9 a.m.

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Apr 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, as a further mark of respect to the late Joseph Isadore Lieberman, former Senator from the State…

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Apr 18, 2024

We do not expect votes this evening, but we are continuing to work on an agreement on the FISA bill. Members should expect votes tomorrow. I yield back to my colleague and thank him for his courtesy. H.R. 7888

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