New York, N.Y. – Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) sent the following letter to Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) urging him to convene an all-Senators briefing on the recent horrific attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas to ensure that all appropriate steps are being taken to provide enhanced...
Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today announced the following Senate committee assignments for the 119th Congress:
Agriculture
Senator Klobuchar (D-MN) – Ranking
Senator Bennet (D-CO)
Senator Smith (D-MN)
Senator Durbin (D-IL)
Senator Booker (D-NJ)
Senator Luján...
Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke at a press conference with President Joe Biden and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) on the confirmation of 235 judges to the federal bench, the most lifetime judges confirmed under any recent President in a single term. Below are...
Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to express serious concern for President-elect Trump’s nominees, including Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense, Russell Vought for Director of the Office of Management and Budget and Chris Wright for...
Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, which will finally bring the hostages home, reduce violence in Gaza, and protect innocent civilians. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can...
Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the confirmation hearing of President-elect Trump’s Secretary of Defense pick Pete Hegseth, emphasizing that his testimony has failed to address the disturbing questions that plague his nomination and...