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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 30, 2024

I understand there is a bill at the desk, and I ask for its first reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bill by title for the first time. The senior assistant executive clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 4853) to prohibit…

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Jul 29, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time and passed and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill (S. 3574) was…

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Jul 29, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time and passed and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill (S. 4610) was…

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Jul 29, 2024

I ask unanimous consent the mandatory quorum calls with cloture motions filed today, July 29, be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

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Jul 29, 2024

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order following the remarks of Senators Cramer and Merkley. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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Jul 29, 2024

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 709. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The senior…

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Jul 29, 2024

before the Senate adjourned last week, we took a major step forward to ensure our kids' online safety by advancing KOSA-COPPA with strong bipartisan support--a vote of 86 to 1. Thanks to both sides working together, the Senate is on track…

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Jul 29, 2024

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 710. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The senior…

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Jul 29, 2024

I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion…

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Jul 29, 2024

I move to proceed to consider Calendar No. 349, H.R. 7024. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 349, H.R. 7024, a bill to make improvements…

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Jul 29, 2024

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 582. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The senior…

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Jul 29, 2024

I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion…

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Jul 29, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be discharged from further consideration of S. 3574 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. =========================== NOTE =========================== On page…

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Jul 29, 2024

I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion…

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Jul 29, 2024

I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion…

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Jul 29, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be discharged from further consideration of S. 4610, and the Senate proceed to its immediate ratification. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk…

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Jul 29, 2024

tonight, I am very happy to announce that I just filed cloture on the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, a bill to expand the child tax credit, expand the affordable housing tax credit, help small businesses with the R&D…

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Jul 29, 2024

now I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be…

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Jul 28, 2024

It's going to keep us in the majority.

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Jul 28, 2024

And Israel has every right to defend itself against Hezbollah, like they do against Hamas.

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Jul 28, 2024

I hope there are moves to de-escalate.

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Jul 28, 2024

Our candidates, our senators are running on their records of accomplishment.

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Jul 28, 2024

The choice may be one of the best things he ever did for Democrats.

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Jul 28, 2024

This is a MAGA, right-wing court.

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Jul 28, 2024

Well, look, first, we know that Iran, through its surrogates, Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthis, is really the real evil in this area.

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