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Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor, vowing to fight President Trump and Congressional Republicans’ “Big, Ugly Energy-Killer” bill, which would skyrocket energy costs for American families and businesses. Below are Senator Schumer’s...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to urge his Republican colleagues in the Senate to reject Donald Trump’s disastrous tax bill that would slash healthcare coverage and benefits for serval million Americans. Below are Senator Schumer’s...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor as Senate Republicans hold their first hearing on Donald Trump’s far-right judicial appointees, and urged Senate Republicans to evaluate these nominees’ qualifications and not simply rubber-stamp Trump...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on President Trump and Congressional Republicans’ “Big, Ugly Bill”, which would decimate America’s clean energy economy, causing Americans’ energy prices to skyrocket and 800,000 jobs to be lost. Below...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor following the recent antisemitic attacks around the country, and how we must disavow antisemitism across the nation. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: The attack in...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor calling for transparency in the Trump administration’s shady side deal with Iran, asking that those negotiating this deal testify before Congress to provide clarity for the American people. Below are...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on how Donald Trump’s “Big, Ugly Bill” will raise the cost of healthcare for millions of Americans, and cause millions more to lose their coverage, all in order to pay for tax cuts for billionaires....

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding reporting that the Trump administration is seeking a side deal with Iran with respect to the nuclear negotiations bypassing Congressional oversight and leaving the American people in the dark....

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to condemn Senate Republicans’ forthcoming reconciliation bill as one of the most reckless, odious, and self-serving pieces of legislation in a very long time —and to outline how Senate Democrats will...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor following one of the most significant Ukrainian attacks against Russian military targets of the war, calling on President Trump to show backbone in standing firmly behind Ukraine and squarely against...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to address the heinous attack that occurred yesterday in Boulder, Colorado. Leader Schumer offered his prayers to the innocent victims and their families, condemning this brutal act of antisemitism....

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor after House Republicans passed their dangerously radical tax plan, which upends funding for programs vital to vulnerable populations and American families all to give tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy....

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor ahead of Senate Republicans overriding the Senate Parliamentarian and going nuclear. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks: On this vote, the Republicans will be breaking their commitment and will be going...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor and raised parliamentary inquiries in regards to Senate Republicans invoking the nuclear option on the California waiver CRA. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks and the Presiding Officer’s responses on...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to ask for unanimous consent to pass the Presidential Airlift Security Act, following the Trump administration accepting a luxury jet from Qatar for eventual use as Air Force One. Senate Republicans...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor against the Republicans’ tax bill after the release of a report by the Congressional Budget Office, which showed this bill would diminish resources from the most vulnerable Americans while increasing...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor in support of the Small Business Liberation Act, highlighting the urgent need to shield small businesses from the devastating impact of Donald Trump’s reckless trade war. Below are Senator Schumer’s...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to condemn House Republicans for caving to Donald Trump on a so-called SALT deal that fails hardworking middle-class families in New York and across the country. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks,...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to condemn Republicans’ plan to go nuclear and hijack the Congressional Review Act to repeal three California vehicle emission waivers on a majority vote, a move that defies Parliamentarian guidance and...

Washington, D.C. – This evening, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) took to the Senate Floor to ask a series of parliamentary inquiries on Senate Republicans’ intention to go nuclear on the California Waiver CRA. Senate...