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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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Feb 26, 2024

I send a cloture motion to the desk. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. 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…

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Feb 26, 2024

I send a cloture motion to the desk. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. 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…

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Feb 26, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum calls for the cloture motions filed today, February 26, be waived. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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Feb 26, 2024

So, Madam President, the Senate gavels back into session with a lot that Congress must do, but with little time to act. In less than a week, the Federal Government will begin to shut down unless both sides--both sides--work together to…

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Feb 26, 2024

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 514. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the…

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Feb 26, 2024

I send a cloture motion to the desk. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. 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…

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Feb 26, 2024

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 472. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the…

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Feb 14, 2024

I talk to President Biden regularly, sometimes several times in a week, or usually several times in a week. His mental acuity is great, it’s fine, it’s as good as it’s been over the years.… He’s fine. All this right-wing propaganda that…

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Feb 13, 2024

I want to tell you, Gorsuch, I want to tell you, Kavanaugh, you have released a whirlwind, and you will pay the price.

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Feb 12, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn to then convene for pro forma sessions only, with no business being conducted, on the following dates and times and that following each pro forma…

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Feb 12, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Con. Res. 29. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A concurrent…

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Feb 12, 2024

it has been a long night, a long weekend, and a long few months. But a new day is here, and our efforts have been more than worth it. Today, we have witnessed one of the most historic and consequential bills to have ever passed the Senate…

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Feb 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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Feb 12, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following Senate resolutions submitted earlier today: S. Res. 560, S. Res. 561, S. Res. 562, S. Res. 563, S. Res. 564. There being no objection, the…

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Feb 12, 2024

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 468. 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 legislative…

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Feb 12, 2024

I move to table amendment No. 1579. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion to table. The motion is agreed to, and the amendment is tabled. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority leader…

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Feb 12, 2024

I move to table amendment No. 1577. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion is agreed to, and the amendment is tabled. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Ohio. Point of…

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Feb 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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Feb 12, 2024

before I speak about the supplemental and our upcoming business, I am going to say a few words about Flight 3407, the tragic flight where over 50 people died in a cold winter's night in Buffalo. It is the 15th anniversary. I can't be in…

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Feb 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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Feb 12, 2024

I further ask 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 PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The concurrent…

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Feb 12, 2024

I ask unanimous consent the resolutions be agreed to; the preambles be agreed to; and 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…

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Feb 12, 2024

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order following the remarks of Senator Welch. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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Feb 12, 2024

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 455. 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 legislative…

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Feb 12, 2024

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 470. 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 legislative…

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