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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 13, 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 7:44 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 10 a.m…

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Dec 13, 2023

Now, I say to my colleague from South Dakota, who has worked with his great team on this issue--and on many other issues, I might add--that it is beyond disappointing that the House refused to work with us on all of the important elements…

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Dec 6, 2023

Well, we want to all speak seriatim, and I thought I was going to speak before this.

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Dec 6, 2023

I know that the Senator from Alabama wants to speak. Could I ask the Senator from Alabama how long he wants to speak for?

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Dec 6, 2023

As in legislative session, I ask unanimous consent that the Judiciary Committee be discharged from further consideration of S. 25 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. I further ask consent that the bill be considered read…

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Dec 5, 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 6:58 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at 10 a.m…

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Dec 5, 2023

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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Dec 4, 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 6:46 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 10 a.m…

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Dec 4, 2023

It was immediately hijacked by Leader McConnell. Even one of them started -- it was disrespectful and started screaming at one of the generals, and challenging him why he didn't go to the border.

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Dec 4, 2023

All Americans share a responsibility and an obligation to fight back whenever we see the rise of prejudice of any type in our midst.

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Dec 4, 2023

Many of the people who express these sentiments in America are not neo-Nazi's or card-carrying clan members, or Islamist extremists.

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Nov 27, 2023

Finally, I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum calls for the cloture motions filed today, November 27, be waived. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection.

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Nov 27, 2023

I understand 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 executive clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 3343)…

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Nov 13, 2023

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand in recess under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:10 p.m., recessed until Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 10 a.m…

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Nov 2, 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 3:59 p.m., adjourned until Monday, November 6, at 3 p.m. ____________________

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Oct 31, 2023

For the information of the Senate, there will be two rollcall votes at 11:30 on Paul amendments No. 1217 and No. 1347, as provided under the order of October 24, with additional rollcall votes in the afternoon so we can complete action on…

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Oct 31, 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 7:28 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 10 a.m…

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Oct 31, 2023

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

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Oct 31, 2023

Just a little housekeeping, I understand that there is a bill at the desk 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…

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Oct 30, 2023

The House GOP package is woefully inadequate. It has the hard rights fingerprints all over it, making aid to Israel, who just faced the worst terrorist attack in history contingent on poison pills that help ultra wealthy tax cheats.

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Oct 26, 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 3:15 p.m., adjourned until 3 p.m. on Monday, October 30, 2023. ____________________

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Oct 26, 2023

I would just note that one of these resolutions condemns anti-Semitism, which we see on too many campuses these days. ____________________

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Oct 17, 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 7:44 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 10:30 a.m…

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Oct 14, 2023

The Israelis have never asked for troops, they just want support.

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Oct 4, 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, under the previous order and pursuant to S. Res. 400, as a further mark of respect to the late…

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