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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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Jul 19, 2023

I call up substitute amendment No. 935. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from New York [Mr. Schumer], for Mr. Reed, proposes an amendment numbered 935.

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Jul 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 10:44 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at 9:45 a.m…

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Jul 18, 2023

As a reminder, Senators should gather in the Senate Chamber beginning at 10:20 a.m. tomorrow, and we will proceed as a body to the House Chamber at 10:30 a.m. for the address by His Excellency Isaac Herzog, President of Israel…

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Jul 12, 2023

On inflation, let me begin with some welcome news for the American people. This morning, reports came out with new signs that inflation came down last month. The price of gas has come down over 25 percent since last year, and wages are now…

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Jul 12, 2023

First, Madam President, I want to reiterate a point I made yesterday about Senator Tuberville's military holds. The bottom line is very, very simple: Republican leaders and many of Senator Tuberville's Republican colleagues oppose what…

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Jul 11, 2023

For the information of the Senate, Members should expect two votes at 11:30 a.m., two votes at 2:30 p.m., and two votes at 5:30 p.m. ____________________

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Jul 11, 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 7:15 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 10 a.m. ____________________

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Jul 10, 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 6:47 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 10 a.m.

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Jul 10, 2023

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

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Jul 10, 2023

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 legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 2178) to extend the…

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Jun 22, 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 5:23 p.m., adjourned until Monday, June 26, 2023, at 2 p.m. ____________________

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Jun 12, 2023

Last Friday, the Department of Justice announced Donald Trump had been indicted on 37 counts related to his mishandling of classified documents. One only has to listen to the statements from former Trump National Security Advisor John…

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Jun 7, 2023

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:08 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 10 a.m…

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Jun 6, 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 6:31 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 10 a.m. ____________________

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Jun 1, 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 11:25 p.m., adjourned until Friday, June 2, 2023, at 10:15 a.m. ____________________

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May 31, 2023

No matter how pro-development we are, covering up great historical landmarks like this with a shopping mall doesn't seem like the way we should be honoring our past and honoring who we are.

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May 31, 2023

The sacrifices of patriotic Americans should never be forgotten nor should their graves be paved over.

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May 30, 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 6:56 p.m., recessed until Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 10 a.m. ____________________

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May 27, 2023

If there's a vacancy, we won't fill it.

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May 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 3:52 p.m., adjourned until Friday, May 19, 2023, at 9:45 a.m. ____________________

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May 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 8:15 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 10 a.m. ____________________

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May 15, 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 7:22 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 10 a.m. ____________________

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May 15, 2023

I now ask for a second reading, and in order to place the bill on the calendar under the provisions of rule XIV, I object to my own request. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The bill will receive its second reading on…

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May 15, 2023

I understand there is a bill at the desk, and I ask for its first reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will read the bill by title for the first time. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 2)…

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May 15, 2023

I note, when I left the Chair and closed our session on Thursday, you were in the Chair. I open the session here on Monday, and you are in the Chair. I hope you weren't here, sitting in the Chair, all weekend. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro…

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