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Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor in advance of filing cloture on the motion to proceed to the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, setting up a vote for Wednesday. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the good progress made toward getting President Biden’s Build Back Better plan over the finish line. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:Now last...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the progress made toward finalizing President Biden’s Build Back Better plan in hopes of coming to a framework agreement by the end of today. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the continued focus on confirming more of President Biden’s judicial and administration nominees. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:Today the Senate is...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the consideration of President Biden’s judicial nominees and yesterday’s confirmation of Myrna Pérez to serve on the Second Circuit. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks,...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the important progress made toward finalizing President Biden’s Build Back Better plan to boost our economy and invest in everyday Americans. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding upcoming votes to confirm Douglas Parker to serve as an assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA and Myrna Pérez to serve as a Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit. Below are Senator...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor providing an update on Democrats’ progress toward finalizing an agreement on the Build Back Better plan. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks: We had a productive weekend as we continue to...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor providing an update on Democrats’ progress toward finalizing an agreement on the Build Back Better plan. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:It’s...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding Republican opposition to beginning a debate on voting rights and announcing his intention to bring the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to the Senate floor as soon as next...

Washington D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor after every Republican voted against opening debate on the Freedom To Vote Act, legislation that would protect our democracy and the fundamental right to vote. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks:I want to...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding his recommendation of New York State Assemblyman Nick Perry to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Jamaica and today’s vote on Catherine Lhamon to serve as Assistant Secretary for Civil...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding today’s cloture vote on the motion to proceed to the Freedom to Vote Act, legislation that would protect the right to vote and secure our democracy.  Below are Senator...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding progress made on reaching an agreement on President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda.  Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Even as we work to...

Washington D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding Democrats making progress with efforts to move forward with President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be...

Washington D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding tomorrow’s cloture vote on the motion to proceed to the Freedom to Vote Act, legislation that would protect the right to vote and secure our democracy. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which...

Washington D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to give an update on the progress that Senate Democrats are making on the Build Back Better Act. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:“This week Senate Democrats...

Washington D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to announce that he will file cloture on the motion to proceed to the Freedom to Vote Act, legislation to protect Americans’ right to vote and the sanctity of our elections, in today’s session....

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding today’s vote on the confirmation of Judge Gustavo Gelpí to serve on the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks,...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the passing of former Secretary of State Colin Powell. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:I begin today with the news that General Colin Powell,...