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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.
I ask that further reading be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To add an effective date) At the end add the following: SEC. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act shall…
Now on KOSA-COPPA, when you are a parent, there is no greater pain imaginable than the pain of losing a child--in my case, I might say a grandchild as well. We all think of it almost every day when we have kids, when we have grandkids…
Chuck Schumer made a forceful case for Biden to end his candidacy for president.
The views of the Democratic caucus are that they are concerned that if he continues with his candidacy, he will not only lose, but could cause some Congress.
I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 701. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion to proceed. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The…
I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum calls for the cloture motions filed today, July 11, be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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, as a further mark of respect to the late James Inhofe, the former Senator from Oklahoma, the…
I ask unanimous consent that the motion to reconsider with respect to the Meriweather nomination be considered made and laid upon the table and the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn under the provisions of S. Res. 765, to then convene for pro forma sessions only, with no business being conducted, on the following dates and times…
I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 702. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion to proceed. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The…
yesterday was a very sad day for women in America. Yesterday, Senate Republicans blocked a bill that simply expressed support for a woman's right to choose. That is it; no more, no less. Supporting a woman's right to make her own…
I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 551. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion to proceed. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The…
I understand there are two bills at the desk, and I ask for their first reading en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bills by title for the first time. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S…
I come here today to speak on the continued bipartisan efforts to protect our kids from the risks of social media and other online platforms. Three weeks ago, I spoke here on the floor with my good friend and colleague Senator Blumenthal…
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:
first, let me thank the Senator from Washington State, the Senate's President pro tempore, for her amazing leadership on this issue. She is the lead sponsor of the legislation and is on so many other issues across the spectrum but…
this week, the city of Washington becomes the command post of liberal democracy. It was my great honor to join, earlier this morning, with Leader McConnell and with my Democratic and Republican colleagues welcoming to the Senate the…
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Recognition of the Majority Leader The majority leader is recognized. NATO
As I have made clear repeatedly, publicly and privately, I support President Biden and remain committed to ensuring Donald Trump is defeated in November.
American democracy faces a test of survival in 2024. Almost 8 years ago, Donald Trump was elected President and commenced one of the most chaotic periods our country has seen in our lifetimes. Under a Trump Presidency, Republicans tried to…
I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 621. 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…
I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be discharged from further consideration and the Senate now proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 736. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The…
I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…
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