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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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Jun 17, 2021

The Affordable Care Act has one and now we`re going to try to make it bigger and better.

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Jun 16, 2021

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 7:25 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, June 17, 2021, at 10 a.m…

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Jun 15, 2021

Finally, I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum calls for the cloture motions filed today, June 15, be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

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Jun 15, 2021

We will return to that vote as soon as these Members can return. ____________________

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Jun 14, 2021

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 7:28 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at 10 a.m…

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Jun 11, 2021

The Judiciary Committee in the Senate will, quote, vigorously investigate this abuse of power.

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Jun 9, 2021

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. I wish everyone a nice evening. There being no objection, the Senate, at 5:02 p.m., adjourned until…

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Jun 9, 2021

Is it possible we might change a few things here and there? We`re going to do it. We`ve had discussions with Senator Manchin and they`re continuing.

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Jun 8, 2021

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 7:52 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at 10:30 a.m…

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Jun 8, 2021

The Senate, today, will achieve an important milestone for the session. We will confirm the first of President Biden's judicial nominees--the first but, certainly, not the last, not even close. We will soon confirm Julien Neals to be a…

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Jun 8, 2021

The joint report has strengthened the argument for an independent commission.

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Jun 8, 2021

We all know as a caucus, we will not be able to do all the things that the country needs in a totally bipartisan, in a bipartisan way. And so at the same time, we are pursuing the pursuit of reconciliation.

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Jun 7, 2021

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 7:18 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at 10 a.m…

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Jun 7, 2021

We do believe there ought to be a commission to go forward. They almost assiduously avoided the words, two words that are vital to finding out what happened on January 6, Donald Trump.

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May 28, 2021

In a moment, the Senate will resume business. A few of our Republican colleagues may continue their speeches. The Senate spent 2 hard weeks working on this bill, and many months before that. We have every intention of sticking it out until…

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May 27, 2021

Out of fear or fealty to Donald Trump, the Republican minority just prevented the American people from getting the full truth about January 6th. This vote has made it official. Donald Trump`s big lie has now fully enveloped the Republican…

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May 26, 2021

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the provisions of S. Res. 245 as a further mark of respect to the late David Gambrell, former Senator from Georgia. There…

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May 26, 2021

Let me just say that we are making very good progress. We had a whole bunch of amendments again tonight. We have had more amendments on this bill than on any bill I can recall in a very long time. We have cooperated with the minority and…

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May 25, 2021

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 8:22 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at 10:30 a.m…

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May 25, 2021

Before I begin on the prepared remarks I have, I note that, this morning, Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican Congresswoman from Georgia, once again, compared preparations taken against COVID to the Holocaust. These are sickening…

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May 25, 2021

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer filed a cloture in the Senate that could allow a procedural vote by the end of this week.

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May 24, 2021

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 7:41 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at 10 a.m.

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May 24, 2021

Fifty-three percent of Republicans believe that Donald Trump is the true president, not Joe Biden.

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May 24, 2021

This is not -- what happened on January 6th is not a Democratic issue. It`s not a Republican issue. It is a patriotism issue. That vote should be unanimous.

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