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Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the failed economic policies of Donald Trump’s so-called “Golden Age”: destructive tariffs, higher costs, more expensive health insurance, and rising unemployment. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks,...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on Republicans having less than 20 days to work with Democrats and come to a bipartisan agreement to avert a government shutdown. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: In...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the failed economic policies of Donald Trump and the harm and pain it is causing the American people on a daily basis, with higher costs and decreased access to services. Below are Senator Schumer’s...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor ahead of the confirmation vote for corrupt Trump loyalist Edward Artau to a federal judgeship, urging the Senate to reject his nomination. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed...

I'd also like to say a few words today about the step Leader Thune is expected to take later this evening to begin changing Senate precedent, and to go nuclear yet again on nominations. At the end of the last work period, Democrats were working in good faith with Republicans on a nominations package...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to further emphasize the commitment of Democrats from both the House and Senate to work with their Republican colleagues to pass a bipartisan government funding bill amid Republicans’ refusal to...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor ahead of a vote to advance Trump loyalist Edward Artau to a federal judgeship to denounce Artau’s nomination and his history of corruption. 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 consistent chaos of President Trump’s failed agenda, which is causing American families to pay more for less and optimism about the future to fade. 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 need for Republicans to work with Democrats in a bipartisan way in order to fund the government and avoid a Republican shutdown. 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 consistent chaos and harm caused by President Trump’s failed agenda, which is causing American families to pay more for less, and attempts to rebrand his grossly unpopular legislation. Below are...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the Senate passing bipartisan funding bills last night and urging Senate Republicans to continue working on appropriations in good faith rather than killing bipartisan cooperation or caving to Trump...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke at a media availability to address Donald Trump’s failed negotiations, as Senate Republicans jet off to August Recess without extracting any concessions on additional nominees or expedited process. Below are Senator...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on Donald Trump’s historically flawed nominees, and the need for there to be a historic level of scrutiny for them. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: I just listened to...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on Donald Trump’s gross misuse of presidential power to try to rewrite history by forcing the Smithsonian to remove him from the impeachment exhibit at the American History Museum. Below are Senator...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor following the bipartisan passage of three key funding bills, highlighting their support for farmers, veterans, and security, and urging continued cooperation on the remaining appropriations measures....

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on Donald Trump’s chaotic tariffs and fake trade deals, which have slowed job growth and raised prices on American familes. 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 on Donald Trumps’ tariffs and trade deals, which are announced at a whim, and in reality will raise costs on American families and the working class. 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 after the Trump administration admitted to their backdoor plans to privatize Social Security through the creation of “Trump accounts” that Republicans passed in their “Big, Ugly Betrayal,” and Democrats’...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the potential merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, which would ultimately lead to dangerous consolidation and monopoly power. 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 lack of clarity and cohesion in the Trump administration’s policy with China, which undermines our national security. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: If...