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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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Mar 19, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following Senate resolutions: S. Res. 595, S. Res. 596, and S. Res. 597. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolutions en bloc.

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Mar 19, 2024

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 6:39 p.m., stands adjourned until Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 10 a.m…

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Mar 19, 2024

I know of no further debate on the resolutions en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. If there is no further debate, the question is on adoption of the resolutions en bloc. The resolutions were agreed to.

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Mar 19, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the preambles be agreed to and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, all en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The preambles were agreed to…

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Mar 17, 2024

Prime Minister Netanyahu has lost his way by allowing his political survival to take the precedence over the best interests of Israel.

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Mar 16, 2024

The Netanyahu coalition no longer fits the needs of Israel after October 7th.

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Mar 14, 2024

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 463. 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…

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Mar 14, 2024

I rise to speak today about what I believe can and should be the path forward to secure mutual peace and lasting prosperity for Israelis and Palestinians. I speak for myself, but I also speak for so many mainstream Jewish Americans, a…

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Mar 14, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that all time be considered expired and the confirmation vote be at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

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Mar 14, 2024

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 465. 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…

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Mar 14, 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 senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion…

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Mar 14, 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 senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion…

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Mar 12, 2024

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…

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Mar 12, 2024

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 7:29 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 10 a.m. ____________________

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Mar 12, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Environment and Public Works be discharged from further consideration of S. 50 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by…

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Mar 12, 2024

I ask further that the Kelly substitute amendment at the desk be considered and agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table…

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Mar 12, 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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Mar 12, 2024

today, I am heartbroken to learn that 19- year-old fellow Brooklynite Itay Chen was killed on October 7 at the brutal hands of Hamas terrorists who still cruelly hold on to his remains. Itay was serving with the IDF as a U.S.-Israeli…

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Mar 12, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and 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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Mar 12, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 104, S. 1189. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 1189) to…

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Mar 12, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the Rubio substitute amendment at the desk be considered and agreed to and the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment (No…

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Mar 12, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the Capito amendment at the desk be considered and agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table…

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Mar 12, 2024

Finally, Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 14; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the…

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Mar 12, 2024

I know of no further debate on the bill, as amended. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there further debate? If not, the bill having been read the third time, the question is, Shall the bill pass? The bill (S. 50), as amended, was passed.

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Mar 12, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the Carper amendment at the desk be considered and agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table…

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