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Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on today’s vote on the Laken Riley Act and announced he will vote no on cloture but stands ready to pass bipartisan and common sense border and immigration legislation. Below are Senator Schumer’s...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on Israel’s Security Cabinet voting to approve the ceasefire deal, which will free the hostages, reduce harm to civilians, and reduce violence in Gaza. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to acknowledge the accomplishments of the Biden Administration and Senate Democrats, and echoing President Biden’s warning of an oligarchy beginning to take shape, reflected in the incoming Trump...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on efforts made by Senate Democrats to extend the current deadline for the TikTok ban to come up with a workable solution while taking the necessary steps to protect American national security...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to express serious concern for President-elect Trump’s nominees, emphasizing that Democrats are continuing to push for answers on issues that the American people care about most, including lower costs,...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to express serious concern for President-elect Trump’s nominees, including Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense, Russell Vought for Director of the Office of Management and Budget and Chris Wright for...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, which will finally bring the hostages home, reduce violence in Gaza, and protect innocent civilians. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the confirmation hearing of President-elect Trump’s Secretary of Defense pick Pete Hegseth, emphasizing that his testimony has failed to address the disturbing questions that plague his nomination and...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to express serious concern for President-elect Trump’s nominees, including Russell Vought for Director of the Office of Management and Budget and Chris Wright for Secretary of Energy. Below are Senator...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the upcoming Cabinet confirmation hearings, which will help the American people to see the values of the Trump Administration. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: This...

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...