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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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Sep 26, 2023

Actual proposals are what lead to actual agreements.

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Sep 26, 2023

There's one prominent senator, the Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who has not called for him to resign, so he is still in Menendez's corner at this point.

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Sep 21, 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 4:43 p.m., adjourned until Friday, September 22, 2023, at 10 a.m…

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Sep 21, 2023

I have just filed cloture to move forward on FAA. As I have said for months, we must work in a bipartisan fashion to keep our government open, avoid a shutdown, and avoid inflicting unnecessary pain on the American people. This action will…

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Sep 21, 2023

I understand there is a bill at the desk due 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 (H.R. 3935) to amend…

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Sep 20, 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 8:27 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 11 a.m…

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Sep 18, 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 7:07 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 10 a.m…

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Sep 14, 2023

Finally, Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 3 p.m. on Monday, September 18; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to…

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Sep 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 6:50 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at 10 a.m…

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Sep 5, 2023

For the information of the Senate, there will be two votes at 11:30 a.m., two votes at 2:15 p.m., and two votes at 5:15 p.m. ____________________

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Sep 5, 2023

The bottom line is this is a problem created by Republicans and it's up to them to solve it. Senator McConnell, Senator Thune have said they disagree with Tuberville. It's now up to the Republican Party to get him in line. We're not going…

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Jul 27, 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 11:05 p.m., adjourned until Friday, July 28, 2023, at 11:45 a.m…

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Jul 27, 2023

For the information of the Members, we are getting very close to locking down a final agreement, which will allow us to vote on a number of things, including the managers' amendments and final passage this evening. We are still waiting for…

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Jul 26, 2023

If the gentleman from Louisiana wants 1 minute, I would be happy to give it to him.

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Jul 25, 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 11:10 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 10 a.m…

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Jul 25, 2023

I was proud to recommend Margaret to President Biden to serve as a district judge for the Southern District in New York.

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Jul 25, 2023

I come before you today with great enthusiasm because it's my honor to introduce an outstanding public servant this morning, Margaret Garnett.

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Jul 25, 2023

Margaret Garnett would be an outstanding addition to the Southern District, and it's why I'm so glad--so glad to support her nomination.

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Jul 25, 2023

It's a pleasure always to come back to the Senate Judiciary Committee where I spent 18 happy years.

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Jul 25, 2023

Under this administration, the Senate has now confirmed 140 judges, including 103 district judges, many with bipartisan support.

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Jul 25, 2023

The American public has a right to learn about technologies of unknown origins, nonhuman intelligence, and unexplainable phenomena.

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Jul 20, 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 4:54 p.m., adjourned until Friday, July 21, 2023, at 6:30 a.m. ____________________

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Jul 20, 2023

For the information of the Senate, Members should expect two rollcall votes beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. ____________________

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Jul 19, 2023

Finally, I ask unanimous consent that it be in order to call up the following amendments: Murray, No. 300; Kaine, No. 429; Paul, No. 222; Hawley-Vance, No. 838; Cruz-Manchin, No. 926; further, that with respect to the amendments listed…

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Jul 19, 2023

I call up amendment No. 936 and ask that it be reported by number. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from New York [Mr. Schumer] proposes an amendment numbered 936…

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