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Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor ahead of the confirmation hearing of President-elect Trump’s Secretary of Defense pick Pete Hegseth, emphasizing the importance of a thorough and complete nominations process to appropriately consider...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to condemn the incoming Trump administration’s plan to pardon January 6th rioters, reiterating that “no one who participated in one of the darkest, most shameful days in American history should be...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor urging Republican colleagues to allow for debate and amendments to improve the Laken Riley Act ahead of today’s Senate vote to advance the bill. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the chaotic Republican agenda, condemning its focus on tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy and reaffirming Senate Democrats’ commitment to lowering costs for working families. Below are Senator Schumer’s...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to announce that he will vote to advance the Laken Riley Act later today, urging Leader Thune to allow debate and amendments on the bill. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the horrific wildfires affecting Southern California and expressed the critical need to ensure all necessary disaster aid goes out the door as quickly as possible. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks,...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor urging Senate Republicans to not rush the Cabinet confirmation process and be transparent with the American people. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: The American people...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to emphasize the need for the Senate to maintain standard practices such as minority consent in the nominations process to allow transparency with the American people. Below are Senator Schumer’s...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on how Donald Trump and Senate Republicans are prioritizing tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy and corporations and turning their backs on workers and the middle class. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks,...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on President-elect Trump’s suggestion to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, agreeing to address this only if the President-elect will work with Democrats on a plan to lower costs for...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor reiterating the commitment of Senate Democrats to prioritize the American people and their willingness to work in a bipartisan effort to do so. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to pay tribute to President Jimmy Carter’s admirable legacy during his administration and afterward, before the late President lies in state in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol Building. Below are Senator...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate Floor, announcing his intention to request $615 million for the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) to better prepare and protect the residents of New York from terrorist threats. Below are Senator Schumer’s...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the dangers of election denialism and the need to protect our democracy, criticizing President-elect Trump for his promise to pardon rioters who took part in the insurrection on January 6th, 2021....

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 spoke on the Senate floor following the start of the 119th Congress, welcoming new members, recognizing leadership transitions, and reaffirming Democrats’ commitment to fighting for working families and advancing policies that...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Last week, America mourned the loss of one of the most decent and humble public...

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 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...

New York, N.Y. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today released the following statement on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter: "Today, we mourn the loss of one of our most humble and devoted public servants, President Jimmy Carter.  “President Carter personified the true...