Leader Schumer Floor Remarks On Today’s ... | The Senate Democratic …
1 day ago · Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to announce that he will vote to advance the Laken Riley Act later today, urging Leader Thune to allow debate and amendments on the bill. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:. This afternoon, the Senate is going to hold its first procedural vote on the Laken Riley ...
Senate Democrats unveil priorities for 119th Congress - The Hill
1 day ago · Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and other top Democrats will hold a press conference Tuesday afternoon to outline top priorities for the next two years. Vice President Harris gaveled …
Senate Democrats join Republicans in voting to advance bill to …
1 day ago · Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and most other Democrats voted to proceed with the legislation, advancing the bill 84-9. Trump and Republicans have pushed the bill and made it a priority since Georgia nursing student Laken Riley was killed last year by a Venezuelan man who entered the U.S. illegally and was allowed to stay to pursue his ...
Senate Democrats face early test with vote on Laken Riley Act
1 day ago · Democrats will face an early test on how to navigate immigration under President-elect Trump on Thursday when the Laken Riley Act becomes the first bill to hit the Senate floor. The bill, which wou…
Leader Schumer Announces New Senate Democratic Committee …
Jan 2, 2025 · Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today announced the following Senate committee assignments for the 119 th Congress: Agriculture . Senator Klobuchar (D-MN) – Ranking; Senator Bennet (D-CO) Senator Smith (D-MN) Senator Durbin (D-IL) Senator Booker (D-NJ) Senator Luján (D-NM) Senator Warnock (D-GA) Senator ...
Senate clears procedural hurdle for Laken Riley Act - The Hill
1 day ago · The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly cleared a key procedural hurdle toward passing the Laken Riley Act, a bill aimed at curbing crime by migrants, in the first vote of the year by the chamber. Se…
Newsroom | The Senate Democratic Caucus
Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor following the start of the 119th Congress, welcoming new members, recognizing leadership transitions, and reaffirming Democrats’ commitment to fighting for working families and advancing policies that...
Senate Moves Forward Bill to Expand Deportations of Migrants …
1 day ago · The Senate on Thursday came closer to passing a bill requiring the deportation of undocumented immigrants charged with minor crimes after most Democrats joined Republicans to advance it.
Schumer reelected Senate Democratic leader as GOP prepares ... - CBS News
Dec 3, 2024 · Washington — Senate Democrats reelected Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York as Democratic leader on Tuesday as the party prepares for the next two years in the minority. Schumer, who's led...
Senate advances Laken Riley Act to crack down on illegal ... - NBC News
1 day ago · The Senate cleared the 60-vote threshold to begin debate on a GOP priority, with Democrats backing it as the party recalibrates politically on immigration. Final passage is still uncertain.