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TWITTER FACEBOOK Today, this Senate achieved an unprecedented milestone, confirming President Biden’s 235th judicial nominee to the federal bench – more judges confirmed in the last four years than under any president in decades. Senate Democrats have prioritized the confirmation of President...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to celebrate that with the confirmation of Judge Murillo as the 235th well-qualified federal judge confirmed by this Senate Majority, this Senate has now confirmed the more lifetime judges in a single term...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today released the following statement after the House passed legislation to avert a government shutdown: “The House has overwhelmingly passed a bill to keep the government open and I’m confident the Senate will pass it as well. We hope...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the Senate’s pending business before the end of the year. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: As Congress continues working on government funding, the Senate has other...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the need for bipartisanship to avoid a government shutdown. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: If Republicans do not work with Democrats in a bipartisan way very soon,...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the need for bipartisanship to avoid a government shutdown. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: This morning, thanks to Republicans, we’re less than 48 hours away from a...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to urge the chamber to pass the Social Security Fairness Act, ensuring retirees and their spouses are not unfairly penalized for public service work. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks: In just a few...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor in support of bipartisan legislation to address public concerns about recent drone activity by improving coordination between local and federal authorities for better detection and safety. Republican...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the passage the National Defense Authorization Act. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: First, let me commend Jack Reed for his great leadership as head of the Armed...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on today’s vote to pass the National Defense Authorization Act. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Later this morning, the Senate will hold a vote to pass the annual...

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced the following new Ranking Member committee assignments for Senate Democrats: Ranking Member Committee Assignments: Senator Klobuchar (D-MN) – Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry Committee Senator Murray (D-WA)...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the bipartisan and bicameral agreement reached by Congress to fund the government, which secures several key Democratic priorities. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to announce that he will stand with Senator Peters (D-MI) to pass legislation via unanimous consent to authorize state and local authorities to conduct drone detection and help them better coordinate with...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to pay tribute to Senator Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, whose skillful negotiation and commitment to bipartisanship helped pass important legislation in the Senate like the bipartisan infrastructure law, the...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor paying tribute to longtime friend and Senate colleague Bob Casey as he bids farewell to the Senate. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: This afternoon, our dear friend Bob...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the  vote later today on cloture on the motion to proceed the Social Security Fairness Act . Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: I want to remind everyone that the...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today released the following statement on Congress reaching a bipartisan, bicameral funding agreement to secure Democratic priorities and avoid a government shutdown: “With this agreement, we are now on our way to avoiding a government...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on efforts to advance the NDAA towards final passage in the Senate. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Last night, the Senate voted to advance the NDAA by a strong margin...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the continuing negotiations between both parties to reach a bipartisan agreement to fund the government and approve critical disaster relief funding. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor paying tribute to longtime friend and Senate colleague Sherrod Brown as he bids farewell to the Senate. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: This afternoon a beloved...