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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.
mifepristone is a safe and reliable drug that has been widely available for decades. Though I am relieved by today's decision made by the Court, no one should be celebrating this decision. This decision should have been an obvious one. And…
I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum calls for the cloture motions filed today, June 13, be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
I have some very good news. Today, we reached an agreement to move forward on bipartisan legislation to support our firefighters. Our firefighters--paid and volunteer--are brave. They risk their lives for us. And they run toward danger…
I come to the floor this morning sick to my stomach and profoundly disturbed by pictures that were shared with me this morning of yet another anti- Semitic act in New York. A few hours ago, the director of the Brooklyn Museum and several…
I have 16 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…
just a few years ago, it would have been unthinkable--unimaginable, even--that access to a safe and widely used reproductive service like IVF would be put at risk. But, sadly, after frightening decisions like the one from Alabama, not even…
I ask consent to speak for 3 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
If they were for it, they should have voted for it. Donald Trump should have urged them to vote for it.
The bottom line is very simple -- justice, Chief Justice Roberts has a responsibility to put ethics rules in place.
Believe me, if they get power they have said they want a national abortion ban.
I think there are good number of Republicans, McConnell included who know deepen their hearts and deepen their minds what a danger he is to democracy, and what a disaster he'd be as president.
The overwhelming majority of it this tax cuts went to the wealthiest people, very little went to anyone else.
Far more important than Trump's gibberish, and that is the contrast the Democrats protecting women's rights, the Republicans protecting the right of the wealthy to more tax breaks.
Make no mistake about it: they are for helping the wealthy pay fewer taxes.
Not at all. They are calling it a show vote. It's no. It's a show who you are vote.
I have four requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…
I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum call with respect to the Rosner cloture motion be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
last Friday, I had the opportunity to visit the Nova exhibit in New York City, downtown on Wall Street. The exhibit documents what happened on October 7. Thousands of beautiful young people gathered, as the Sun was setting, at a music…
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 257, S. 2291. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 2291) to…
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 5:53 p.m., adjourned until Friday, June 7, 2024, at 10 a.m. ____________________
I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 670. 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…
today, every Senator must take a stand: If you agree all Americans deserve access to contraception, then vote yes on the Right to Contraception Act. This bill simply says that if you want to access birth control or if you are a healthcare…
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