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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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Apr 11, 2022

A bipartisan plan to spend $10 billion which will be fully covered by unspent money from the American Rescue Plan.

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Apr 7, 2022

I understand there is a bill at the desk due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will read the title of the bill for a second time. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 4022) to…

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Apr 6, 2022

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 9:35 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, April 7, 2022, at 9:30 a.m…

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Apr 6, 2022

This is a wonderful day, a Joyous day, an inspiring day.

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Apr 4, 2022

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…

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Mar 31, 2022

Due to the current events happening in Europe, the minority leader and I have agreed to increase the membership of the Senate NATO Observer Group by two additional Senators. For the additional Democratic Senator, I ask that Senator Rosen…

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Mar 30, 2022

Members, we have three more votes coming up. If we stay in our seats and stay close, we can get them done quickly. So, please, hang around. ____________________

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Mar 29, 2022

I do think he should recuse himself. The information we know right now raises serious questions about how close Justice Thomas and his wife were to the planning and execution of the insurrection.

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Mar 28, 2022

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 7:35 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at 10 a.m…

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Mar 28, 2022

I do think he should recuse himself. The information we know right now raises serious questions about how close Justice Thomas and his wife were to the planning and execution of the insurrection. I think there should be some kind of code…

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Mar 23, 2022

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 9:51 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, March 24, 2022, at 10 a.m…

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Mar 23, 2022

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

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Mar 21, 2022

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 6:58 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at 10 a.m…

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Mar 20, 2022

I think it was Federalist Paper 78 where Hamilton talked about the vulnerability or, I think, the feebleness.

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Mar 20, 2022

If we pack the Court, the only thing that you all have, that the Supreme Court has, is its integrity and the esteem of the American people and the trust they put into it.

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Mar 20, 2022

I respect this institution, and I respect the Court, which almost certainly would have been--we would've had pressure from our side of the aisle to pack a Court a little bit more.

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Mar 20, 2022

You have unleashed the whirlwind and you will pay the price.

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Mar 20, 2022

You won't know what hit you if you go forward with these awful decisions.

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Mar 17, 2022

Due to the current events happening in Europe, the Republican leader and I have agreed to increase the membership to the Senate NATO Observer Group by two additional Senators. The additional Democratic Senator will be named at a later…

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Mar 17, 2022

First, I see that you and many on the podium are decked in green. Happy St. Patrick's Day to all of you and to all of America. ____________________

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Mar 16, 2022

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 9:29 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 10 a.m.

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Mar 16, 2022

For the information of Senators, there will be two rollcall votes at 11:45 and one at 1:45. ____________________

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Mar 16, 2022

Let me reiterate. Members, please stay on or near the floor during the votes so we can get this done quickly. Thank you. I yield the floor. ____________________

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Mar 15, 2022

For the information of Senators, the first rollcall votes of the day will begin at 11:45 a.m. ____________________

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Mar 15, 2022

I thank the Senator once again. He is always courteous. Even when we disagree, he is very courteous.

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