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Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on how Senate Democrats will attempt to pass the Assault Weapons Ban tomorrow by unanimous consent in an effort to combat mass shootings and gun deaths in America. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks,...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on moving forward with a Senate vote on the urgently needed supplemental package. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks: A few moments ago, I filed cloture on a motion to proceed on a shell bill for a...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the need to pass the Assault Weapons Ban to combat against a scourge of mass shootings in the country. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Later this week, I will join my...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on House Republicans attempting to kill a bipartisan measure to increase government transparency on UAPs. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: While it is not related to...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the importance of including critical legislation to outcompete the Chinese government and hold the Chinese government accountable for fentanyl trafficking in the NDAA. Below are Senator Schumer’s...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the urgent need to pass a bipartisan supplemental package to provide crucial aid to our allies and protect our national security. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the passing of former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Last week, America...

New York, N.Y. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today released the following statement on the passing of retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court: “For 25 years, Justice Sandra Day O'Connor was a trailblazer who served...

New York, N.Y. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today released the following statement on the expulsion of Rep. George Santos: “Long Island and Queens deserve better.” ###

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the Senate moving forward on two more of President Biden’s highly qualified judicial nominees. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Today on the floor, the Senate will...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding yesterday’s bipartisan AI Forum on transparency, explainability, intellectual property, and copyright. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Yesterday, the Senate...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the Senate Judiciary Committee’s votes to authorize subpoenas for Harlan Crow and Leonard Leo to restore confidence in the Supreme Court. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the imminent need to pass a bipartisan supplemental package to provide crucial aid to our allies and protect our national security. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the uptick of antisemitism across the nation, and how we must come together to combat hatred of all forms. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Yesterday, I spoke here on...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the need to end Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville’s reckless holds on military nominations and promotions and reiterated that if Senator Tuberville does not stand down quickly on his blanket hold, the...

By Charles E. Schumer November 29, 2023 Mr. Schumer, Democrat of New York, is the Senate majority leader. Fifty-three days ago, citizens of Israel suffered a horrendous attack orchestrated and executed by Hamas. The solidarity that Jewish Americans initially received from our fellow citizens in the...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today delivered a major address on antisemitism on the Senate floor. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks as prepared for delivery, which can also be viewed here: Today, I come to the floor to speak on a subject of great importance: the...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the Senate’s continued work to confirm President Biden’s judicial nominees. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks: So, in a few minutes, we’re going to proceed on the nomination of an outstanding...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding an upcoming resolution recently reported out by the Rules Committee that will allow the Senate to confirm over 350 military nominations and promotions blocked by Senator Tuberville’s blanket...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the pause of hostilities in Gaza to allow for 50 Israeli hostages’ release and the delivery of humanitarian aid to innocent civilians. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed...