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…
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.
today, the Senate gavels in on a Sunday to continue our work on the national security supplemental. In about an hour, we will take the next procedural vote--on cloture on the substitute amendment. I can't remember the last time the Senate…
I ask unanimous consent to waive the mandatory quorum call. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Cloture Motion The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Senate the pending cloture…
today, the Senate took the next significant step toward passing the national security supplemental by voting on cloture on the substitute 67 to 27. That is a strong signal that this bill has the support it needs to get through the Chamber…
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 12 noon on Monday, February 12; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be…
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 7:50 p.m., adjourned until Monday, February 12, 2024, at 12 noon.
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 5:41 p.m., adjourned until Sunday, February 11, 2024, at 12 noon.
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 12 noon on Sunday, February 11; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be…
today, the Senate resumes consideration of the emergency national security supplemental package. Last night, after we agreed to the motion to proceed, I laid down the substitute amendment, which has the text of the supplemental, and then I…
Now, Madam President, for the information of Senators, the Senate will gavel back into session tomorrow, Sunday, February 11, at noon. At around 1 o'clock, we will hold the cloture vote on the substitute amendment, which has the text of…
I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The yeas and nays are ordered. Cloture Motion
I ask to dispense with further reading of the amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To add an effective date) At the appropriate place add the following: SEC…
I have a cloture motion for the substitute amendment at 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…
I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The yeas and nays are ordered. Amendment No. 1578 to Amendment No. 1577
I ask to dispense with further reading of the amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To add an effective date) On page 1, line 1, strike ``6 days'' and insert ``7…
I ask unanimous consent that the Cornyn 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…
I will be brief. Yesterday, the Senate cleared the first major procedural hurdle to passing the national security supplemental. It was a good and very important first step. We now resume postcloture debate on the motion to proceed. If we…
in a few moments, the Senate is going to take the next step toward passing the supplemental. Tonight's vote keeps the process of passing this emergency national security package moving forward on the Senate floor. As I said, I hope our…
I am glad the Senate took the next step tonight toward passing the supplemental. The Senate will convene tomorrow at noon. As I said, I hope our Republican colleagues can work with us to reach an agreement on amendments so that we can move…
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 8:45 p.m., adjourned until Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 12 noon.
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following Senate resolutions: S. Res. 555, S. Res. 556, S. Res. 557, and S. Res. 558. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the…
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 12 noon on Saturday, February 10; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be…
I move to commit H.R. 815 to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs with instructions to report back forthwith with an amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from New York…
I ask to dispense with further reading of the amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To add an effective date) At the appropriate place add the following: SEC…
I have an amendment at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from New York [Mr. Schumer] proposes an amendment numbered 1577 to amendment No. 1388.





