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New York, N.Y. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today released the following statement on Israel and Hezbollah reaching a ceasefire agreement: “This is a good deal for Israel and the region that will ensure Israelis can return to their homes in the North and protects Israel’s security...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the important work that must be done before the end of the year. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: When the Senate returns after Thanksgiving, Senators can expect a...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the Senate continued focus on confirming President Biden’s well-qualified judicial nominees. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Last night, the Senate stayed late to...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the Senate continued focus on confirming President Biden’s well-qualified judicial nominees, including this morning’s vote to confirm Rebecca Pennell as District Judge for the Eastern District of...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on GlobalFoundries finalizing a $1.5 billion award, enabling them to expand manufacturing and create high paying jobs, thanks to the bipartisan Chips and Science Act. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks,...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the need for Congress to work in a bipartisan way to approve disaster relief funding and replenish vital aid programs. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Yesterday,...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the Senate continuing to execute one of its core functions by confirming President Biden’s well-qualified judicial nominees. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Today,...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on Senate Democrats continuing their work to confirm President Biden’s well-qualified judicial nominees this week including today’s vote to confirm Embry Kidd to be Circuit Court Judge for the Eleventh...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the need for Congress to work in a bipartisan way to fund the government, pass the NDAA, and approve disaster relief funding. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: In...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on need to continue prioritizing bipartisanship in the Senate. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Yesterday, our Republican colleagues officially decided who will lead...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the need to approve funding, pass vital bipartisan legislation including funding the government, the NDAA and confirming well-qualified judges. 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 congratulating Senator John Thune (R-SD) on being elected as the new Republican Leader of the Senate, and stressed the importance of bipartisan cooperation moving forward. Below are Senator Schumer’s...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor about the antisemitic bullying and intimidation that has taken place at the University of Rochester. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Yesterday, students, faculty, staff...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the welcoming the six new Democratic senators-elect for the 119th Congress. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Yesterday, I had the wonderful opportunity to formally...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the need to approve funding, pass vital legislation including the NDAA and confirm well-qualified judges. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: The Senate comes back into...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the importance of bipartisan cooperation to get things done following the 2024 election. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: One week ago, a near-record number of...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor before the Senate successfully voted to avoid an unnecessary government shutdown. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks: Tonight, the American people can sleep easier knowing we have avoided an unnecessary...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke at a press conference with Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NY), House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (D-MA), and Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL) to introduce legislation to extend vital ACA subsidies passed in the Inflation Reduction...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor as the Senate prepares to depart for recess in October, and reflected on Senate Democrats’ accomplishments over the last two years, including confirming over 210 federal judges, passing a landmark national...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke the Senate floor on reaching a bipartisan agreement to pass the government funding bill today without poison pill amendments, ensuring American families will not face the disruptions of an unnecessary government shutdown....