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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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Apr 17, 2024

I move to adjourn the impeachment trial of Alejandro N. Mayorkas sine die, and I ask for the yeas and nays. Vote on Motion The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The question is on the motion. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient…

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Apr 17, 2024

finally, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 12 noon on Thursday, April 18; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of…

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Apr 17, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Con. Res. 33. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A…

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Apr 17, 2024

any Senator who was not in the Senate Chamber at the time the oath was administered to the other Senators will make that fact known to the Chair so that the oath may be administered as soon as possible to the Senator. The PRESIDENT pro…

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Apr 17, 2024

at this time, pursuant to rule III of the Senate rules on impeachment and the United States Constitution, the President pro tempore emeritus, the Senator from Iowa, will now administer the oath to the President pro tempore, Patty Murray…

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Apr 17, 2024

this afternoon, Senators will come to the floor and be sworn in as jurors in the impeachment trial of Secretary Mayorkas. Yesterday, the Senate received the impeachment House managers, who read the two articles against the Secretary…

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Apr 16, 2024

right now, the world is in desperate need of American leadership. Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Iran's attack on Israel, and the Chinese Government's encroachments on the South Pacific threaten world peace, threaten America's prosperity…

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Apr 16, 2024

I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.

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Apr 16, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess until 2:10 p.m. There being no objection, the Senate, at 1:52 p.m., recessed until 2:10 p.m. and reassembled when called to order by the President pro tempore. ____________________

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Apr 16, 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 legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion We, the undersigned…

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Apr 16, 2024

I move to proceed to Calendar No. 365, H.R. 7888. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion. The legislative clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 365, H.R. 7888, a bill to reform the Foreign Intelligence…

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Apr 16, 2024

for the information of all Senators, under impeachment rules, Senators will be sworn in as jurors tomorrow at 1 p.m. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk…

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Apr 16, 2024

I move to proceed to legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion.

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Apr 11, 2024

today, I am very proud that the Senate just passed Leader McConnell's and my resolution calling for Ryan Corbett's immediate and unconditional release. By passing this resolution today, the Senate sends a resounding message that it is time…

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Apr 11, 2024

as in legislative session, I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 638 submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the resolution by title…

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Apr 11, 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 legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion We, the undersigned…

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Apr 11, 2024

on a few other matters. This morning Prime Minister Kishida Fumio became only the second Japanese Prime Minister to ever formally address a joint meeting of the Congress. The best way the House can heed Prime Minister Kishida's words is to…

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Apr 11, 2024

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…

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Apr 11, 2024

I ask unanimous consent 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 objection…

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Apr 11, 2024

I move to recess until 3 p.m. on Monday, April 15, and I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk called…

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Apr 11, 2024

I announce that the Senator from Illinois (Mr. Durbin), the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. Menendez), the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Sanders), the Senator from Arizona (Ms. Sinema), and the Senator from Michigan (Ms. Stabenow), are…

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Apr 10, 2024

former President Trump reminded us just a few days ago that he--he--is to blame for the grotesque reversal of women's personal freedom. He said it himself. He said he is ``proudly the person responsible'' for the annihilation of Roe v…

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Apr 10, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 4096 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…

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Apr 9, 2024

finally, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 10; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings…

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Apr 9, 2024

yesterday, former President Trump reminded the entire country that, if there is anyone to blame for the annihilation of Roe v. Wade and the grotesque reversal of women's personal freedoms, it is Donald Trump and the Republican Party. On…

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