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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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Feb 10, 2024

Now, Madam President, for the information of Senators, the Senate will gavel back into session tomorrow, Sunday, February 11, at noon. At around 1 o'clock, we will hold the cloture vote on the substitute amendment, which has the text of…

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Feb 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 8:45 p.m., adjourned until Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 12 noon.

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Feb 9, 2024

I am glad the Senate took the next step tonight toward passing the supplemental. The Senate will convene tomorrow at noon. As I said, I hope our Republican colleagues can work with us to reach an agreement on amendments so that we can move…

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Feb 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, under the previous order and pursuant to S. Res. 553, as a further mark of respect to the late…

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Feb 8, 2024

It is a very good thing that today the Senate cleared the first procedural hurdle to pass the national security supplemental. For the information of Senators, the Senate will convene tomorrow at 12 noon to resume postcloture debate on the…

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Feb 7, 2024

We have just finished the vote on the motion to reconsider. We will recess until tomorrow and give our Republican colleagues the night to figure themselves out. We will be coming back tomorrow at noon, and, hopefully, that will give the…

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Jan 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, the Senate, at 3:49 p.m., adjourned until Friday, January 26, 2024, at 9 a.m. ____________________

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Jan 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 7:10 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 10 a.m…

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Jan 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 6:15 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 10 a.m…

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Jan 23, 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 senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill…

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Jan 17, 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 9:10 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 11 a.m.

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Jan 17, 2024

There is good news. We have just agreed to lock in an agreement and pass a bill tomorrow that will fund the government and avoid an unnecessary government shutdown. This CR will give Congress time to continue working on the appropriations…

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Jan 11, 2024

And let me just say, speaking on behalf of so many of us in the Senate, we dearly miss Herb Kohl. He was just a fine man, a fine Senator, and a gentle voice--something we very much miss in the Senate. ____________________

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Jan 11, 2024

So for the information of all Senators, we expect Senator Sanders to move to discharge his resolution on Tuesday. Senator Sanders' resolution is privileged so Senators should expect a vote in relation to the resolution on Tuesday at 5:30…

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Jan 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 5:21 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, January 11, 2024, at 10 a.m…

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Jan 9, 2024

If there is no objection to further business coming before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 10 a.m…

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Jan 9, 2024

I have one request for committee to meet during today's session of the Senate. It has the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following committee is…

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Jan 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 6:34 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at 10 a.m. ____________________

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Dec 19, 2023

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 9:38 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 12 noon…

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Dec 19, 2023

Before we adjourn, let me inform Senators that we have no more votes until we return in January. We are going to be in session tomorrow to do housekeeping business, but there are no more votes scheduled until January. ____________________

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Dec 19, 2023

For the information of the Senate and the American people, these are the 11 four-star generals who were not included in the last approval of the 300-and-some-odd flag officers whom we did approve last time. So these are the 11 remaining…

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Dec 18, 2023

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. Thereupon, the Senate, at 7:18 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at 11 a.m. ____________________

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Dec 18, 2023

For the information of the Senate, there will be up to five rollcall votes beginning at 2:15 p.m. ____________________

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Dec 14, 2023

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 6:09 p.m., adjourned until Monday, December 18, 2023, at 3 p.m. ____________________

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