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Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to announce Senate Democrats’ proposal to vote to reopen the government, which would end the longest shutdown in American history and address the growing problem of skyrocketing healthcare costs. Below...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor urging Senate passage of Senator Kaine’s (D-VA) Venezuelan war powers resolution, which would reaffirm Congress’s authority to authorize military actions in Venezuela. Below are Senator Schumer’s...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the surging costs plaguing the American people, which will only increase thanks to the healthcare crisis caused by Donald Trump and Republicans. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke at a press conference following last night’s election results and the complete repudiation of Donald Trump and Republicans’ policies, calling to Republicans to work with Democrats to end the government shutdown and address...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the decisive election night victories that Democrats had nationwide yesterday, urging Republicans to work with Democrats to extend the ACA tax credits and reopen the government. Below are Senator...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor as arguments on Donald Trump’s illegal and economically disastrous tariffs are being heard by the Supreme Court. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: After an overwhelming...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor urging Republicans to work with Democrats to solve the Republican-created crisis of rising healthcare costs now that open enrollment has begun. 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 urging Donald Trump to follow the law and fully fund SNAP benefits for the 42 million Americans facing food insecurity. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Last Friday,...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor about the severe healthcare “sticker shock” Americans are facing during open enrollment, condemning President Trump’s dismissive attitude toward rising costs, worsening inflation, and the continued...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor following the return of Long Islander Omer Neutra’s remains to Israel, honoring his memory and reaffirming the commitment to bring home all remaining hostages held by Hamas. Below are Senator Schumer’s...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on Donald Trump’s so-called trade deal that did not address China’s trade actions that hurt our workers and businesses, secured no real actions from the Chinese to stop the flow of fentanyl precursors,...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor urging Donald Trump and Republicans to work for the American people and end this healthcare crisis before it exacerbates, and to not manufacture an unnecessary and extremely harmful hunger crisis by...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on Donald Trump and Republicans’ refusal to come to the table and solve the impending healthcare crisis while also manufacturing a hunger crisis by refusing to fund SNAP, as he and other presidents have...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on Donald Trump’s tasteless trip to Asia where he has been gallivanting around while the U.S. remains in a government shutdown, and his continued efforts to sell out the American people with failed trade...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor ahead of a vote on legislation which would terminate President Trump’s national emergency declaration and reckless trade war with Canada that has hurt American families, farmers, and border economies....

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor ahead of Senator Luján’s request for unanimous consent on legislation to keep SNAP funded so over 40 million Americans can continue to receive this vital service through the Republican shutdown. Below...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor urging his colleagues to vote for Democratic legislation to end Donald Trump’s tariffs on Brazil, which passed 52-48, highlighting the economic harm these tariffs have caused to American families. Below...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor urging Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans to come to the table and negotiate to fund SNAP benefits, lower healthcare costs, fix the ACA premium crisis, and reopen the government. Below are...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor urging President Trump to immediately negotiate an end to the government shutdown and take action to prevent a worsening healthcare crisis as open enrollment approaches. Leader Schumer also slammed...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor slamming Republicans and President Trump for putting federal workers and American families at risk, and outlining Democratic proposals to reopen the government and ensure all federal workers are paid....