I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, that 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…
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.
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 Joseph Isadore Lieberman, former Senator from the State…
For the information of Senators, we expect to yield back time and vote on passage of the bill at about 2:30 p.m. I yield the floor. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from Massachusetts. S. 4072
I further ask that the Carper substitute amendment at the desk be agreed to and that the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment (No. 1835), in the nature…
Would my colleague yield so I can make a brief announcement about schedule to inform the Members?
we do not expect votes this evening, but we are continuing to work on an agreement on the FISA bill. Members should expect votes tomorrow. I yield back to my colleague and thank him for his courtesy. H.R. 7888
I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be discharged from further consideration and the Senate now proceed to consideration of S. Res. 594. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The…
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 655, which was submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A…
finally, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned under the provisions of S. Res. 655 until 11 a.m. on Friday, April 19; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed…
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 213, S. 2958. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 2958) to amend…
I ask the chair to execute the order of March 22, 2024, with respect to S. 4072, and I ask unanimous consent that the time count postcloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 7888. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there objection…
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 to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…
yesterday, the Senate set a very important precedent that impeachment should be reserved only for high crimes and misdemeanors and not for settling policy disagreements. That is what is the impeachment against Alejandro Mayorkas was from…
I rise today to recognize Austin T. Fragomen, Jr., who for more than five decades has made extraordinary contributions to the field of immigration law and policy and who has dedicated his life to serving the underprivileged in New York…
I raise a point of order that impeachment article I does not allege conduct that rises to the level of a high crime or misdemeanor, as required under article II, section 4 of the U.S. Constitution and is, therefore, unconstitutional. The…
I ask unanimous consent that the concurrent resolution be agreed to and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so…
I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Environment and Public Works be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 4389 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill…
I suggest the absence of a quorum. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call…
For the information of Members, there are no further votes today. I remind all Members that we have very serious business ahead of us in the next few days, and we will keep you informed as to schedule as things can get scheduled. The…
in our previous consent request, we gave your side a chance for debate in public, where it should be, and your side objected. We are moving forward. Vote on Motion The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The question is on agreeing to the motion.
I raise a point of order that impeachment article II does not allege conduct that rises to the level of a high crime or misdemeanor as required under article II, section 4 of the U.S. Constitution, and it is, therefore, unconstitutional…
I know of no further debate on the bill. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there further debate? Hearing none, the bill having been read the third time, the question is, Shall the bill pass? The bill (H.R. 4389) was passed.
if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I move that it stand adjourned under the previous order. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. Thereupon, the Senate, at 7:12…
I have eight 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…





