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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.
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 7:33 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 10 a.m. CONFIRMATIONS…
I ask the Chair lay before the Senate the message to accompany S. 1687. The Presiding Officer laid before the Senate the following message from the House of Representatives: Resolved, That the bill from the Senate (S. 1687) entitled ``An…
I ask that the Chair lay before the Senate the message to accompany S. 3846. The Presiding Officer laid before the Senate the following message from the House of Representatives: Resolved, That the bill from the Senate (S. 3846) entitled…
First, I understand that there is a bill at the desk that is due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The leader is correct. The clerk will read the bill by title for the second time. The senior assistant legislative…
Yes. He's done an excellent, excellent job. And he runs I'm going to support him all the way.
I don't think it will happen. The American people have gotten wise to. Took a little while but they did.
If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the provisions of S. Res. 870. There being no objection, as a further mark of respect to the late Ashton Baldwin Carter, former Secretary of…
I ask the Chair lay before the Senate the message to accompany S. 198. The Presiding Officer laid before the Senate the following message from the House of Representatives. Resolved, That the bill from the Senate (S. 198) entitled ``An Act…
I have one request 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…
I thank Senator Leahy for so many things he does, including his recent brief remarks a few minutes ago. We all know how much we are going to miss Senator Leahy in this body and what a tower of strength and accomplishment he has been. But…
Finally, Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum calls for the cloture motions filed today, December 1, be waived. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.
I ask for the yeas and nays. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The yeas and nays are ordered. Motion to Refer with Amendment No. 6490
I ask for the yeas and nays. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The yeas and nays are ordered. Amendment No. 6488 to Amendment No. 6487
In a few moments, I am going to file cloture on the substitute amendment for the Respect for Marriage Act, as well as the underlying bill. The substitute I am filing will contain the legislative text for the Senate session of the Respect…
We continue to work on an agreement on the marriage equality bill. If we do not reach agreement, the vote on the motion to proceed will occur at approximately 10 p.m. this evening, so Members should stay close by. ____________________
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 Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 10 a.m.
Before I begin the substance of my remarks, today the people of Buffalo, NY, observe a somber remembrance: 6 months ago to the day that 10 New Yorkers were killed in a terrible shooting at the Tops Supermarket on Jefferson Avenue. A few…
A victory and a vindication for Democrats, our agenda and for the America -- and for the American people.
The state where we're going downhill is Georgia. It's hard to believe that they will vote for Herschel Walker.
The sooner you can get us, we have to make a decision whether to go back to the Capitol, if it's safe, which we prefer, or do it here if it's not going to be safe for a couple of days. That's what we need to make a decision about what we…
We will not get the Capitol cleared out for two to three days. We should do it here.
This cannot be just we're waiting for so and so. We need them there now.
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