Chuck Schumer

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…

First a little bit of housekeeping, and then we will get to my remarks. ____________________

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

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 a second time. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S…

First, there is a little housekeeping, and then I will give my remarks. ____________________

For the information of the Senate, no rollcall votes are expected during Tuesday's session. ____________________

First, Madam President, we will do a little housekeeping, and then I will give my remarks. ____________________

Before I get into my remarks, there is just some floor business. ____________________

First, I believe this is the first time our new Senator from Vermont is sitting in the Chair. Congratulations. There will be many more opportunities just like this. ____________________

A diverse court is essential, essential for Americans' trust in an impartial judiciary and vital for the help of our democratic institutions.

Confirming Ms. Merchant would not only add another brilliant legal mind to the bench, it would help ensure that the bench of the Eastern District better reflects the diversity of the people it serves.

A diverse court is essential, essential for Americans' trust in an impartial judiciary and vital for the help of our democratic institutions.

Confirming Ms. Merchant would not only add another brilliant legal mind to the bench, it would help ensure that the bench of the Eastern District better reflects the diversity of the people it serves.

Now, Mr. President, just a few moments before you assumed the Chair, Senator Murray opened the Senate as President pro tempore for the first time. Kudos, congratulations. She is a great, great Member. She is the chair of Appropriations and…

A diverse court is essential, essential for Americans' trust in an impartial judiciary and vital for the help of our democratic institutions.

Confirming Ms. Merchant would not only add another brilliant legal mind to the bench, it would help ensure that the bench of the Eastern District better reflects the diversity of the people it serves.

Those remarks were well worth waiting for.

For the information of the Senate, on January 3, the swearing-in of our new and recently elected Senators will be at noon, followed by a live quorum. ____________________

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 6:06 p.m., adjourned until Friday, December 23, 2022, at 11 a.m…

One final appeal for a voice vote? It is going to win. OK. Vote on Amendment No. 6597

This is a great example--this very important bill--of how this body can work in a bipartisan way and get things done. I want to salute Senators Casey and Cassidy for their diligence and relentlessness. I want to thank Senators Murray and…

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 12:11 a.m., adjourned until Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at 10 a.m…

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

Two quick points. First, I know that our great Senator from Rhode Island who handled this bill so well will speak, but I do want to wish my congratulations to Senator Inhofe, who has been in this body for such a long time and led the Armed…

I ask that the Chair lay before the Senate the message to accompany H.R. 1437.