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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding President Trump’s address to the nation, the worsening impact of the Trump shutdown, and reports that Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein intends to leave the Justice Department soon. Below are his remarks which...

Washington, D.C. – Tonight, Senate Democratic Leader Schumer and Speaker Pelosi will respond to President Trump’s address.  Democrats will offer solutions to reopen government, secure the border and honor our values.  Below are the remarks as prepared: Speaker Pelosi.  Good...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this joint statement on the President’s plans for a televised address Tuesday evening:“The facts are clear: President Trump has the power to stop hurting the country by re-opening the government and ending...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the worsening impacts of the Trump shutdown and the need for Leader McConnell and Senate Republicans to help re-open the government. Below are his remarks, which can also be viewed here:Mr. President, now as we...

U.S. Treasury Announced Intent To Terminate Sanctions On Three Large Russian Companies On December 19th, Starting 30-Day Clock For Congress To Act  Schumer, Brown, Menendez Voiced Concerns About Treasury’s Agreement With The Companies In December; Senate Committee Review Process Is Now...

Later today, the House will pass two separate bills that would end the Trump shutdown. This appropriations legislation is not partisan – in fact, they contain bills that already had bipartisan support in the Senate last year. As Leader Schumer said on the Senate floor earlier today, “At this point,...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the convening of the new Congress amid a Trump Shutdown:Now, first, Mr. President allow me to welcome all of the new members who were just sworn in for the first time as U.S. Senators, as well as my friends who...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Speaker-designate Nancy Pelosi (D-CA)  released the following statement on Democrats’ legislation to end the Trump Shutdown, consisting of six full-year appropriations bills, which passed the Senate on the floor or in...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Speaker-designate Nancy Pelosi (D-CA)  released the following statement on Democrats’ legislation to end the Trump Shutdown, consisting of six full-year appropriations bills, which passed the Senate on the floor or in...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Speaker-designate Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) today released the following statement regarding the Trump shutdown:“It's Christmas Eve and President Trump is plunging the country into chaos. The stock market is tanking and the president is...

In A New Letter To Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein, Schumer Demands Detailed Information Surrounding Mr. Whitaker’s Involvement In Special Counsel Investigation— Mr. Whitaker’s Long Public Record Of Bias Against Special Counsel Investigation Raises Serious Concerns  Despite DOJ’s Career Ethics...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Speaker-designate Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) today released the following statement on the Trump Government Shutdown: "Regrettably, America has now entered a Trump Shutdown. Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the White...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding President Trump’s responsibility for the partial government shutdown. Below are his remarks, which can also be viewed here: Mr. President, at midnight last night, roughly twenty five percent of the government...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding a looming Trump shutdown. Below are his remarks:As we said to President Trump a week ago, his wall does not have sixty votes here in the Senate, let alone fifty votes. That much is now clear.Democrats...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor (at approximately 12:15 p.m.) regarding the chaos that is occurring in the White House, Trump’s responsibility for a potential shutdown, and the multiple ways for Republicans to avoid a Trump shutdown. Below are his...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today delivered the following remarks at a press conference regarding the need to avoid a Trump shutdown. Below are his remarks, which can also be viewed here:“Today’s events have made one thing clear: President Trump is plunging the country...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement regarding Senate passage of legislation to avert a government shutdown: “It’s good that our Republican colleagues in the Senate finally realized that they should not shut down the government over a wall that does...

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Orrin Hatch (R-UT) introduced the Sports Wagering Market Integrity Act of 2018. This bipartisan legislation would put in place world-class safety measures to protect consumers, preserve the integrity of sporting events, and...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding Senator Claire McCaskill. Mr. President, now I return to the floor to conclude saying goodbye to members of our caucus who will not be returning to this chamber next year. Last, but certainly not least, to me and...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor (at approximately 10:40 a.m.) regarding progress made to avoid a partial government shutdown, the Senate passage of criminal justice reform legislation, trade negotiations with China, and Senator Bill Nelson. Below are his...