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New York, N.Y. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today released the following statement on Laphonza Butler’s appointment to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy created by the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein: “Senate Democrats are delighted to welcome Laphonza Butler to the...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the Senate passing a bipartisan continuing resolution that avoids a government shutdown while avoiding devastating cuts proposed by MAGA Republicans. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also...

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) released the following joint statement with Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Appropriations Committee Chair Patty Murray (D-WA), Appropriations Committee Vice Chair Susan Collins (R-ME), Senate Appropriations Subcommittee...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to announce an agreement in the Senate to pass a bridge Continuing Resolution that will avert a catastrophic government shutdown. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks: I have very good news for the country:...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor Speaker McCarthy caving to the far-right as they push toward a government shutdown. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks: We now stand at the precipice of an unnecessary, reckless, and entirely...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor about the dangerous flooding in New York and how he will work to ensure resources reach New York to rebuild and recover. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks: As we speak, my hometown of New York is...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the life and legacy of Senator Dianne Feinstein. Senator Feinstein was the longest-serving female U.S. Senator in history, representing California from 1992 to 2023: Earlier this morning, we lost a...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the Senate moving forward on a bipartisan continuing resolution. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks: As we get closer and closer to an unnecessary and totally avoidable government shutdown, one thing...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding his intent to bring the SAFER Banking Act to the floor for a vote after it was reported out by the Banking committee with a strong bipartisan vote. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the Senate continuing to make good progress to advance the bipartisan continuing resolution, and how devastating a harmful, MAGA shutdown would be to the American people. Below are Senator Schumer’s...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on S.Res. 376, a resolution regarding the Senate dress code. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks: In a minute, my friend from West Virginia will submit a resolution regarding the Senate dress code. Though...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke at the Senate Rules Committee hearing on AI and the Future of our Elections. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks: AI, artificial intelligence, is already reshaping life on Earth in dramatic ways: it is transforming how we...

Time: Why Some Border Towns Are Worried About A Government Shutdown Forbes: A Government Shutdown Would Cost U.S. Travel Economy Nearly $1 Billion Per Week The Virginian-Pilot: Looming Government Shutdown Threatens Military Pay And Defense Work In Hampton Roads Air Force Times: Federal Shutdown...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the imminent need to pass a continuing resolution to avoid a catastrophic government shutdown. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Yesterday afternoon, Democrats...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the Senate Banking Committee holding a markup on the bipartisan SAFER Banking Act. The committee voted to advance the bill with a bipartisan vote of 14-9. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today released the following statement after the announcement of the release of the text of the bipartisan continuing resolution: “All through the weekend –  night and day – Senate Democrats and Republicans worked in good faith to reach...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding joining the UAW Local 3039 picket line in Rockland, New York, this morning, the WGA’s tentative settlement, and Democrats’ record of standing up for American workers. Below are Senator Schumer’s...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the need to pass the bipartisan continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: As I’ve said for months, the only solution for...

New York, N.Y. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today released the following statement on Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ): “Bob Menendez has been a dedicated public servant and is always fighting hard for the people of New Jersey. He has a right to due process and a fair trial. “Senator...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to provide an update on legislation to avoid a shutdown after filing cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 3935. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks: I have just filed cloture to move forward on FAA. As...