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In 2019, Tweets by senatemajldr McConnell could have brought up legislation to:? Lower health care costs ? Protect pensions ? Address gun violenceInstead, he spent the year blocking over 300 pieces of legislation that could have helped American families. pic.twitter.com/4sIQEpeQrP — Senate Democrats...

New York, New York – U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today at a press conference in New York City on a separate topic called for a fair Senate trial and for the requested witnesses and documents following The New York Times story showing top Trump administration officials have...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Charles Schumer, after a phone briefing by the FBI, released the following statement regarding the horrific attack against the Jewish community in Monsey, New York. Senator Schumer also spoke to New Square Mayor Izzy Spitzer and Rabbi Rottenberg, offering prayers and...

New York, NY – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today spoke at a press conference in New York City calling for a specific set of documents and witnesses necessary to ensure a fair Senate impeachment trial.  Below is a rough transcript of Senator Schumer’s remarks:Now, more than a...

In Letter to All Senators, Schumer Lays Out Details of Specific Documents Democrats Believe The Senate Must Obtain For Consideration In An Impeachment Trial, Noting That The Request For Documents Is Equally Important As The Request For Witnesses But Has Received Far Less...

Schumer Says Newly Unearthed Emails From Key Trump Admin Officials Raise Two Important Questions: If There's Nothing Wrong With Withholding The Aid, Why Didn't Mr. Duffey Want Anyone To Know About What He Was Doing?  Schumer Also Asks From Whom Did Mr. Duffey Get the Order and Why Did He Do...

“How we conduct this trial will be the most important test in a generation for whether the Senate remains capable of putting aside our partisan differences, enforcing the law and living up to the role entrusted to us by the Constitution,” said Senator Coons. “I hope my Republicans...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor calling for a fair and honest trial in the Senate following the House approval of two Articles of Impeachment against President Donald J. Trump. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today released the following statement after the House approved two Articles of Impeachment against President Donald J. Trump:“The impeachment of a president is a solemn and serious moment for our country. At the start of a trial in the...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today released the following statement in response to the Fifth Circuit Court ruling in the Texas v. U.S. case:“Tonight’s ruling is a sharp reminder to Americans that a heartless lawsuit supported by Congressional Republicans and...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor in favor of the bipartisan appropriations agreement, which secures several important priorities to help American families and our national security. Senator Schumer also called on the president to accept...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today on the Senate floor called for a fair and honest bipartisan impeachment trial in the Senate—including specific documents and testimony from four key witnesses—if the House votes today to pass articles of impeachment. Below are Senator...

Currently, GDP Metric Alone Provides Incomplete Picture Of Economic Realities Across Different Segments Of Economy—For Decades, Federal Government Has Not Accurately Measured Whether Middle-Class Americans Have Experienced Economic Growth In Line With GDP Growth  Schumer-Heinrich...

In New Letter To President Trump, Leader Schumer, Sen. Cotton, Rep. Panetta, And Rep. Gallagher Urge President Trump To Strongly Oppose China’s Efforts To Lead The U.N.’S World Intellectual Property Organization Lawmakers Emphasize That China’s Persistent Violations Of Intellectual Property...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today on the Senate floor called on Leader McConnell to accept the structure he put forward for a fair and honest bipartisan impeachment trial in the Senate, should articles of impeachment pass the House, after Leader...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today spoke at a press conference addressing Leader McConnell’s legislative graveyard and his failure to address the gun violence epidemic. He also outlined his proposed structure for a fair and honest bipartisan impeachment trial...

Schumer’s Proposal—The First Move To Establish A Fair Bipartisan Process In Senate—Would Set Reasonable Structure For Trial And Have Senate Issue Subpoenas For Specific Documents And Testimony From Four Key Witnesses—All Withheld From The House Inquiry—With Direct Knowledge Of Admin’s Decision To...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today released the following statement: “If articles of impeachment are sent to the Senate, every single senator will take an oath to render ‘impartial justice.’ Making sure the Senate conducts a fair and honest trial...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today released the following statement in response to reports of President Trump’s surrender to China in the “phase-one” trade deal: “There are huge structural inequities, structural and unfair imbalances, with...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today released the following statement in response to the Senate approving the unanimous consent request brought forward by Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) recognizing the Armenian genocide. In October, the House passed a version of this...