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Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the imminent need to pass a bipartisan supplemental package to provide crucial aid to our allies and protect our national security. 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 on the uptick of antisemitism across the nation, and how we must come together to combat hatred of all forms. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Yesterday, I spoke here on...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the need to end Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville’s reckless holds on military nominations and promotions and reiterated that if Senator Tuberville does not stand down quickly on his blanket hold, the...

By Charles E. Schumer November 29, 2023 Mr. Schumer, Democrat of New York, is the Senate majority leader. Fifty-three days ago, citizens of Israel suffered a horrendous attack orchestrated and executed by Hamas. The solidarity that Jewish Americans initially received from our fellow citizens in the...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today delivered a major address on antisemitism on the Senate floor. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks as prepared for delivery, which can also be viewed here: Today, I come to the floor to speak on a subject of great importance: the...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the Senate’s continued work to confirm President Biden’s judicial nominees. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks: So, in a few minutes, we’re going to proceed on the nomination of an outstanding...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding an upcoming resolution recently reported out by the Rules Committee that will allow the Senate to confirm over 350 military nominations and promotions blocked by Senator Tuberville’s blanket...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the pause of hostilities in Gaza to allow for 50 Israeli hostages’ release and the delivery of humanitarian aid to innocent civilians. 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 on his intention to bring President Biden’s emergency supplemental bill including aid to Ukraine, Israel, and humanitarian assistance to Gaza as soon as the week of December 4th. Below are Senator...

Today, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) sent the following Dear Colleague letter outlining his plan for the final work period of the first session of the 118th Congress, which includes negotiations on long-term government funding, the national security supplemental, the NDAA and other...

New York, N.Y. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today released the following statement on the agreement to pause hostilities between Israel and Hamas and allow for the release of 50 hostages: “I am pleased and relieved that we are close to seeing the first 50 hostages be released and...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor ahead of the final vote to pass a bipartisan continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks: I have good news for the American people: this Friday night, there...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke at a press conference with DPCC Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Senate EPW Committee Chairman Tom Carper (D-DE), Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Senator John Hickenlooper (D-CO), and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) on...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on Senate Republicans forcing a vote on a resolution that would overturn President Biden’s student loan relief plan. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Today, Senate Republicans continue their...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on President Biden’s upcoming meeting with President Xi, the recent bipartisan CODEL trip to China led by Senator Schumer, and the importance of stopping the flow of fentanyl into the U.S. Below are...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the resolution advanced by the Rules Committee yesterday that will allow the Senate to confirm nominations and promotions blocked by Senator Tuberville’s blanket hold which affects our military readiness and hampers...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the House-passed CR to fund the government and the importance of bipartisanship to avoid a government shutdown. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Last night, the House of Representatives...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today released the following statement on the House passing a bipartisan continuing resolution:   “In a divided government, both sides need to embrace bipartisanship to pass legislation that can help the American public. “I’m happy the...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke at the Senate Rules Committee’s markup on a resolution to more quickly confirm military nominations being blocked by Senator Tuberville’s (R-Al) reckless blanket hold. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks: I wish we did not...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on today’s Rules Committee markup on a resolution to more quickly confirm military nominations being blocked by Senator Tuberville’s (R-Al) reckless blanket hold. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which...