Staff across member offices, committees and caucuses, Info tracked, verified and updated in real time, Original PDFs of congressional and lobbying disclosures, The full schedule of congressional hearings, The revolving door between Capitol Hill and K Street, Full-text reports from CRS, OMB, CBO, the White House and more, Custom email notifications that arrive on your schedule, Easily create and export staff contact lists with extensive criteria options, Refresh existing lists with a single click, Leverage our complete schedule of town halls, Download complete staffer dossiers (PowerBriefs) as PDFs, Federal and Congressional Communications Dashboard. [2] Schumer is the longest-serving senator from New York, having surpassed Daniel Patrick Moynihan and Jacob K. Javits in 2023. A bill to prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports, and for other purposes. [212], Schumer supported continuing to fully fund the FIRE Grant program[213] the Federal Emergency Management Agency administered. He said the United States could potentially be able to keep itself safe without bringing stability to Afghanistan and advocated that American forces be scaled back in Afghanistan in favor of more reliance on unmanned drone attacks. A BILL To protect a persons ability to determine whether to continue or end a pregnancy, and to protect a health care providers ability to provide abortion services. In January 2021, Schumer became Senate Majority Leader, the first Jewish leader of either chamber of Congress. Below are Senator Schumers remarks: Were facing this In response, Trump tweeted, Thank you Chuck, but are you sure you got that right? [69], In October 2016, after FBI director James Comey announced the reopening of an investigation into whether Hillary Clinton, then the Democratic presidential nominee, mishandled classified emails during her tenure at the State Department, Schumer said that he had lost confidence in Comey. RESOLUTION Recognizing the work of Federal law enforcement agencies, condemning calls to defund the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and rejecting partisan attempts to degrade public trust in law enforcement agencies. The 9/11 Commission reported that, despite recent alliances with the U.S., the UAE had strong ties to Osama bin Laden and Al Qaeda before the 9/11 attacks. [45] Schumer has appeared on The Daily Show seven times. Republicans and Democrats, as well as Chief Justice John Roberts, condemned these comments as inciting violence. [186] In January 2017, in response to those questioning the U.S. intelligence community over its assessments, he said, "Let me tell you, you take on the intelligence community, they have six ways from Sunday at getting back at you". Schumer denied this. On the Amendment S.Amdt. [271], While discussing an immigration bill on the Senate floor in 2010, Schumer likened Indian tech giant Infosys Technologies to a "chop shop". [8] His father ran an exterminating business, and his mother was a homemaker. [271] He then criticized the Palestinian citizens of the Gaza Strip for voting for the Hamas militant organization, calling on Israel to "strangle them economically until they see that's not the way to go", while also stating that Israel should continue providing "humanitarian aid" to Palestinian civilians. as an ally of Facebook amid debates around regulating Facebook or probing its involvement in various controversies, including Russian interference in the 2016 election. ", NYC DOT Prospect Park West Bicycle Path, "Here it comes the inevitable Prospect Park West bike lane lawsuit! Reich said Schumer gave the bank a "heart attack", saying, "Would the institution have failed without the deposit run? Gonzales responded that the onus was on the committee to prove whether anything improper occurred. [133], According to a December 14, 2008, New York Times article on Schumer's role in the Wall Street meltdown, he embraced the industry's free-market, deregulatory agenda more than any other Democrat in Congress, backing measures blamed for contributing to the financial crisis. He ranked fourth on the list of the A bill to treat certain liquidations of new motor vehicle inventory as qualified liquidations of LIFO inventory for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. He argued that the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip is justified not only because it keeps weapons out of the Palestinian territory, but also because it shows Palestinians living there that "when there's some moderation and cooperation, they can have an economic advancement. In 2009, for the 111th Congress, Schumer was succeeded as DSCC chair by Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey. To my knowledge, this has never been done, he wrote. "[124], In August 2018, in response to Trump's charge that American Jews who vote for Democrats are "disloyal", Schumer tweeted, "When he [Trump] uses a trope that's been used against the Jewish people for centuries with dire consequences, he is encouragingwittingly or unwittinglyanti-Semites throughout the country and world. In 2017, Schumer wrote to Trump advocating for a block on China that would prevent it from purchasing more American companies to increase pressure on Beijing to help rein in North Korea's nuclear missile program. Though acknowledging Trump's populist campaigning style, Schumer said Trump "governs like a pro-corporate, pro-elite, hard-right ideologue". JOINT RESOLUTION Removing the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. It's to change the nominee. "[270][272] Schumer added, "The Palestinian people still don't believe in a Jewish state, in a two-state solution. He assumed office on January 3, 1999. [266] When Gonzales's chief of staff, Kyle Sampson, resigned on March 13, Schumer said during a press conference that Gonzales was "carrying out the political wishes of the president" and declared that Sampson would "not be the next Scooter Libby", meaning that he did not accept that Sampson had sole responsibility for the controversy. He was one of 16 senators to vote against the Vitter Amendment, which prohibited the confiscation of legally owned firearms during a disaster. His current term ends on January 3, 2029. A resolution establishing a Committee to Inform the President of the United States that a quorum of each House is assembled. Douglas, a senior policy director at Crowell, is former finance director to U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Beale, also a senior policy director, is a former staffer to U.S. [171], Schumer introduced a Senate resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem. Youre not going to unify America if youre only appealing to the liberal wing of his own party, Romney said. A bill to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe rules prohibiting the marketing of firearms to minors, and for other purposes. Schumer said the panel would focus on Russian meddling and potential threats from other countries such as China and Iran. Schumer ran for Holtzman's vacated House seat and won. [4] Schumer won his fourth term in the Senate in 2016 and was then unanimously elected Democratic leader to succeed Harry Reid, who was retiring.[5][6]. [239][240] On July 21, 2022, he formally introduced the bill. The firm is consistently recognized for its commitment to pro bono service and its programs and initiatives to advance diversity, equity and inclusion. It passed 980. 2 to S. 316 (No short title on file) RC# 65. On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. [285] Schumer and Weinshall live in Park Slope near Grand Army Plaza. [130], In 1987, then-Representative Schumer wrote a New York Times op-ed opposing repeal of the GlassSteagall Act of 1933, titled "Don't Let Banks Become Casinos". [152] In May 2018, after Trump signaled his willingness to ease sanctions on ZTE in a bid for a trade deal with Beijing, Schumer observed, "This seems to be an area where Democrats and Republicans in the House and the Senate are coming together and telling the president, you've got to be tough on China, you have to have your actions match your rhetoric. As University of Utah associate professor of political science James Curry wrote in an opinion piece for the Deseret News last year, most of the parties policy wins occur when they work with the minority party, like criminal justice reform in 2018, an expansion of the Violence Against Women Act in 2013 and a federal minimum wage increase in 2007. This Republican versus Democrat, red versus blue polarization narrative really clouds our ability to see how a process playing out over time in this space allows for bipartisan outcomes to appear, said Wallner, the Legislative Procedure editor. [35] The supervisor resigned from the DSCC.[36]. [284] Weinshall was New York City's commissioner of transportation from 2000 to 2007. Sen. Schumer did not respond Monday when asked multiple times about being seen at an event with a man accused of running a secret Chinese police station. In November 2020, he said, "I have a proposal with Elizabeth Warren that the first $50,000 of debt be vanquished, and we believe that Joe Biden can do that with the pen as opposed to legislation".[139]. Schumer was a member of the House of Representatives (and Judiciary Committee member) during a December 1998 lame-duck session of Congress, voting "no" on all counts in committee and on the floor of the House. [142], In July 2018, after Trump criticized Germany's decision to approve a new Russian-German gas pipeline under the Baltic Sea bypassing Poland and Ukraine, Schumer and House Minority Leader Pelosi released a joint statement condemning Trump's comments as an embarrassment and his behavior as "another profoundly disturbing signal that the President is more loyal to President Putin than to our NATO allies".[143]. At that time Bayer held exclusive patent rights for its commercial product, Cipro. WebUnlock Staff Directories with a LegiStorm subscription See at a glance whos who in member offices, leadership offices and committees. This standardized information is now known as the "Schumer box". I've been advocating for this for months and months and months; I'm glad everyone came together and finally did the right thing. The Senate Democratic caucus elected Schumer minority leader in November 2016. I am pleased to share the exciting news that U.S. Senate Majority Leader Senator Chuck Schumer and our own Brooklyn U.S specialties and subspecialtiesmany of them ranked as tops in their fieldscomprise Downstate's staff. Of the closely contested races in the Senate in 2006, the Democratic Party lost only Tennessee. [251], Schumer had been a staunch defender of low taxes on hedge fund and private equity managers in the mid-2000s, arguing that this was necessary to protect the industry. Over the years, he helped save financial institutions billions of dollars in taxes or fees. Anti-abortion activists opposed the measure, claiming it restricted their ability to use bankruptcy courts to write off court fines. RESOLUTION Informing the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled. A bill to award posthumously the Congressional Gold Medal to Constance Baker Motley, in recognition of her enduring contributions and service to the United States. [37] On January 20, 2021, Democrats gained control of the Senate with the swearing-in of newly elected Georgia senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, following the 202021 election runoff and special election runoff, making Schumer the majority leader, replacing Republican Mitch McConnell. But no one should call for the harassment of political opponents. "I look forward to being a part of the team's collaborative culture as we work together to help clients advance their most important objectives.". [191], In 1994, then-Representative Schumer and Senator Dianne Feinstein authored the Assault Weapons Ban. [260], In March 2012, Schumer and Senator Richard Blumenthal gained national attention after they called upon Attorney General Eric Holder and the Department of Justice to investigate practices by employers to require Facebook passwords for employee applicants and workers. [16] He attended Harvard College, where he originally majored in chemistry before switching to social studies after volunteering on Eugene McCarthy's presidential campaign in 1968. All rights reserved. [222] In June, before a planned meeting between Trump and House Republicans for discussions on the compromise immigration bill, Schumer warned that House moderates would lose credibility if they succumbed to pressure and enacted "the hard right's agenda". Web29. [262], As chair of the Subcommittee on Administrative Oversight and the Courts, Schumer took a lead role in the investigation of the dismissal of U.S. attorneys controversy. [136], In his book released in March 2010, No One Would Listen, Bernie Madoff whistleblower Harry Markopolos passed along an unsourced claim that Schumer called the SEC for information about the Madoff investigation. For Sinema to do so, according to Chuck Coughlin, a prominent Republican consultant in Arizona, she needs 20 to 25 percent of Democratic voters, 25 to 30 percent Schumer was involved with legislation to address the Darfur genocide. [101], After Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy retired in 2018, Schumer voiced concern about Trump's choice of replacement, believing that they would try to overturn Roe v. A resolution notifying the House of Representatives of the election of a President pro tempore. [115], In 2013, Schumer said the death penalty would be "appropriate" in the case of the Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the perpetrator of the Boston Marathon bombing. They attempted to remove a new "protected" bicycle path on their street,[276] which ran adjacent to the curb, with a protection buffer provided by parallel-parked cars next to the bike lane. For the White House, Bidens bipartisanship isnt confined to Congress. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Background Check Expansion Act To Reduce Gun Violence", "Dems urge White House restraint on whistleblower", U.S. Senate: Legislation & Records Home > Votes > Roll Call Vote, "U.S. Senate: Legislation & Records Home > Votes > Roll Call Vote", "Schumer Offers Middle Ground on Health Care", "Schumer: GOP healthcare proposal like giving 'cough medicine' to a cancer patient", "Schumer: Republicans should throw their health bill 'in the trash', "Schumer wants all-Senate meeting on healthcare", "Schumer on GOP healthcare plan: 'I think it's 50/50', "TERROR IN OKLAHOMA: IN CONGRESS; Anti-Terrorism Bill: Blast Turns a Snail Into a Race Horse", "Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) Chairman, Democratic Policy Committee (since January 1999)", "NY City transit, ports to get $200 mln in security funds", "Schumer: New York to Get $18M in Security Funding", "Schumer, Boehlert, vow to fight Bush's FIRE grant restrictions", "SCHUMER PUSHES BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION THAT WILL HELP CHILDREN OF FALLEN COPS, FIREFIGHTERS, AND EMTS PAY FOR COLLEGE; SENATOR SAYS BILL SHOULD PASS IMMEDIATELY", "SCHUMER ANNOUNCES SENATE PASSAGE OF $1 MILLION IN 2019 FUNDING FOR CRITICAL NATIONAL FIREFIGHTER CANCER REGISTRY AS PART OF HHS APPROPRIATIONS BILL; SCHUMER-BACKED REGISTRY WILL HELP RESEARCHERS TRACK, TREAT AND EVENTUALLY THWART CONNECTION BETWEEN FIREFIGHTERS AND CANCER", "Timeline: The rise and fall of immigration reform", "Chuck Schumer Plans To Kill Arizona Immigration Law If Supreme Court Backs SB 1070", "Sen. Schumer says DACA deal must be part of 'must-pass' spending bill", "DACA-wall talks 'starting over,' Schumer says", "Chuck Schumer: Trump, you broke DACA, now fix it", "Schumer warns 'House moderates' against immigration compromise bill", "US bank IndyMac seized amid intensifying crisis", "Microsoft Word Final Report IndyMac MLR _2-26-2009_.doc", "Treasury's Watchdog Reviewing Backdating of Capital at Thrifts", "Schumer Deflects Blame to IndyMac, Regulator", "Schumer: Don't blame me for IndyMac failure", "How Chuck Schumer Caused the Second Largest Bank Failure in US History", "IndyMac bank crisis signals new takeover era", "Schumer Ripped IndyMac as Democratic Donors Probed Books", "Regulator Let IndyMac Bank Falsify Report", "Irregularity Is Uncovered at IndyMac Bank", "Rush Limbaugh Program Transcript, Dec. 22, 2008", "Schumer backs federal effort to decriminalize marijuana", "US senate minority leader Chuck Schumer introducing bill to decriminalise marijuana across country", "Schumer Introduces Marijuana Freedom And Opportunity Act New Legislation Would Decriminalize Marijuana At Federal Level", "Here Are The Full Details Of The New Federal Marijuana Legalization Bill From Chuck Schumer And Senate Colleagues", "Majority Leader Schumer, Senate Finance Committee Chair Wyden And Senator Booker Release Discussion Draft Of Cannabis Administration And Opportunity Act, Legislation To End The Federal Cannabis Prohibition And Unfair Targeting Of Communities Of Color", "Schumer's legal weed bill is finally here", "Schumer Declares His Support for Same-Sex Marriages", "Schumer Comes Out For Gay Marriage (Updated)", "Paterson Sidelined in Push for Same-Sex Marriage", "Student Loan Forgiveness: 'We're Going To Win' Says Top Democrat, As Poll Shows Broad Support For Debt Cancellation", "SCHUMER TO INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TODAY TO LIFT PORTFOLIO CAPS AND LOAN LIMITS FOR FANNIE MAE AND FREDDIE MAC", "Top five US subprime lenders asked to testify-Dodd", "Schumer Offers Bill To Regulate Mortgage Brokers", "In Opposing Tax Plan, Schumer Breaks With Party", Earth to Fiscal-Cliff Pundits: $250K Does Make You Rich, "Senators seek crackdown on 'Bitcoin' currency", "Senators Charles Schumer, Joe Manchin discuss targeting bitcoin, "Protesters take anti-SOPA campaign to Manhattan offices of Schumer and Gillibrand; 'The future of the NY tech community is in jeopardy,' the group states", "Geeks Converge on NYC to Protest Anti-Piracy Bills", "Manhattan SOPA/PIPA Protest Blankets Block Fronting NY Senators' Offices", "Senators push for Facebook password request probe", "Delay, Deny and Deflect: How Facebook's Leaders Fought Through Crisis", "Transcript: Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter on 'FNS', "Transcript: Newt Gingrich, Senator Charles Schumer on 'FNS', "March 11: Schumer calls on Gonzales to resign", "YouTube Schumer Calls For Gonzales' Resignation", "Schumer Says It 'Makes Sense' To 'Strangle [Gaza] Economically' Until It Votes The Way Israel Wants", "Chuck Schumer On Gaza: 'Strangle' Them Economically", "What Happens When Senator Chuck Schumer Doesn't Like the New Bike Lane? In 2006, NPR reported that Schumer and Senator Lindsey Graham were highly critical of the trade imbalance between the U.S. and China, and its alleged cause of Chinese currency intervention. "[176] In August, after Trump said North Korea would be "met with fire and fury like the world has never seen" in the event of continued threats against the United States, Schumer released a statement advocating that the United States be "firm and deliberate with North Korea, but reckless rhetoric is not a strategy to keep America safe."[177]. Earlier this year, at Senator Menendez's request, the Government Accountability Office agreed to conduct a review of security assistance to the country to ensure that it aligns with U.S. interests; this violence indicates that it does not. CNBC financial analyst Jerry Bowyer charged that he was responsible for the "second largest bank failure in US history". Schumer and Graham have introduced legislation in three successive Congresses to impose tariffs on Chinese goods for the purpose of raising the value of the Chinese yuan. What's happening: Billionaire businessman Elon Musk visited the Capitol on Wednesday and met with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, according to Schumers office. [145][146] According to critics, the aid could be used in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia. [274], Schumer is noted for his love of cycling in New York City, especially around his home in Brooklyn. 22 to S. 316 (No short title on file) RC# 67, On the Amendment S.Amdt. "[182] On June 10, the East European Coalition sent Schumer a letter about his article, writing, "As a supporter of democracy for the nations of Eastern Europe, which suffered greatly under 'Russian hegemony over Eastern Europe', your suggestion that these nations be used as bargaining chips in order to appease Russia is troubling, inexplicable and unacceptable. At the time, Schumer was the chairman of the Immigration, Refugees, and Border Security subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee. House was forced out of his job in Schumer's office after allegations of sexual misconduct. [128], In March 2002, as the Senate worked on a compromise to save an election reform bill that stalled due to Republicans' believing it was not combative enough against voter fraud, Schumer and Senator Ron Wyden led a successful effort in protecting an amendment allowing first-time voters to be verified with only a signature. [280], In March 2020, Schumer came under controversy for statements he made about Supreme Court justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh, both of whom were nominated by Trump. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act. When home prices declined in the latter half of 2007 and the secondary mortgage market collapsed, IndyMac was forced to hold $10.7 billion of loans it could not sell in the secondary market. [249] As part of a package of regulatory reforms that Schumer pushed in response to the subprime foreclosure crisis, he called for the creation of mortgage industry regulators to protect borrowers from deceptive lending practices and called for the Securities and Exchange Commission to move from Washington to New York so that it was in closer proximity to the industry it was charged with overseeing. On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. Unfortunately, by abstaining on United Nations Resolution 2334, this administration has not followed in that path. [140], In April 2017, after the Shayrat missile strike, Schumer said a "pinpointed, limited action to punish and hopefully deter Assad from doing this again is appropriate" while warning against the United States becoming further involved in Syria. The dean of New York's congressional delegation, Schumer is in his fifth Senate term and was the Senate's minority leader from 2017 to 2021. [236] On April 20, a day known as 4/20, he announced his sponsorship of legislation to remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act. "We believe that having strong bipartisan depth is critical to achieving results for our clients, and Aaron's proven track record of working with Democrats and Republicans alike to foster key relationships and pass key legislation will be invaluable.". A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Powell. Taxation of Overseas Profit Finds Bipartisan Support", "Next Big One: Repatriation Tax Holiday Giveaway to Corporations", "Schumer denies report he called SEC on Madoff probe", "Chuck Schumer wants an FDR-style first 100 days", "Schumer says Trump strikes 'appropriate,' warns against greater involvement in Syria", "U.S. Senate: U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes 115th Congress 1st Session", "Pelosi, Schumer blast Trump's criticism of Germany", "Senate and House Leaders to Secretary of State Pompeo: Cut Military Aid to Azerbaijan; Sanction Turkey for Ongoing Attacks Against Armenia and Artsakh", "Democrats urge halt to security aid to Azerbaijan in Armenia conflict", "US Allocates $100 million in Security Aid to Azerbaijan in 2018-19", "During Major Azerbaijani War Games, US Pulls Plug on Artsakh Demining", "Schumer: True cost of Afghan stability could be too high for America", "Chinese Currency Stirs Debate in U.S. Congress", "Trump blocks Chinese purchase of U.S. company for national security reasons", "Lawmakers from both parties unite against Trump's ZTE sanctions rollback", "Schumer: Trump a '98-pound weakling' on China", "Schumer threatens to block Trump Commerce nominees over China trade probe delay", "Chuck Schumer: Trump 'acts like a lap dog' to China", "Chuck Schumer Opposes Iran Nuclear Deal, Shaking Democratic Firewall", "Sources: White House May Be Out To Injure Sen. Schumer For Iran Nuke Pact Stance", "Iran deal opponents now have their "death panels" lie, and it's a whopper", "White House warns Chuck Schumer: disapprove of Iran deal at your own peril", "MIDEAST TURMOIL; Schumer Criticizes Bush on Mideast", "Senate Democrats press Iraqi PM on Israel remarks", "US Senate Democratic leader declares support for Kurdish independence", "Protesters condemn Gillibrand and Schumer's Israel support", "Schumer: Settlements not an obstacle to peace", "Bipartisan group of senators call for repealing UN resolution on Israel", "43 Senators Want to Make It a Federal Crime to Boycott Israeli Settlements", "Cosponsors S.720 115th Congress (2017-2018): Israel Anti-Boycott Act", "U.S. Senate Approves Resolution Celebrating '50th Anniversary of the Reunification of Jerusalem', "Schumer applauds Trump on moving US Embassy to Jerusalem", "Chuck Schumer 'applauds' Trump for opening Jerusalem embassy", "Schumer blasts Trump's 'indecisiveness' in pushing off embassy move", "Face the Nation transcript February 12, 2017: Schumer, Flake, Miller", "Lawmakers slam Trump's 'fire and fury' toward North Korea", "Schumer: Trump should take Kim Jong Un off 'trip coin', "Schumer, Senate Dems have a Korea summit checklist for Trump", "Schumer: Trump has given a 'brutal and repressive dictatorship' legitimacy", "Trump punches back at Schumer over North Korea", "Russia Can Be Part of the Answer on Iran", "Schumer calls Putin a 'school-yard bully', "McCain, Schumer double down on Russia probe", "Schumer demands congressional inquiry on Russian meddling", "Schumer: Trump 'really dumb' for attacking intelligence agencies", "Schumer to introduce legislation aimed at checking Trump on Russia sanctions", "Schumer demands transcript of Trump-Russia meeting", "Schumer: Democrats' top priority is health care, not Russia", "Senate approves resolution warning Trump not to hand over US officials", "U.S. Senate: U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes 109th Congress 2nd Session", "The Governator Reprises His Role as a Villain, Wins Top Honors", "Chuck Schumer says he's not armed (updated) Monday, October 25, 2010 Albany Times Union, Capitol Confidential", "Senate Dems call on Trump to support stricter background checks", "U.S. In discussing the importance of Russia's cooperation, Schumer wrote, "Mr. Putin is an old-fashioned nationalist who seeks to regain the power and greatness Russia had before the fall of the Soviet Union." On Thursday, April 13, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced his work with stakeholders on a new legislative framework to regulate artificial intelligence (AI), combined with bolstered oversight efforts. [118][119] A flash flood devastated the village, causing two deaths. [198], In March 2004, Schumer, Jon Corzine, Ted Kennedy, and Frank Lautenberg signed a letter to President Bush urging him to instruct staff to avoid taking action against whistleblower Richard Foster after Foster spoke out on the subject of White House efforts intended to keep Congress unaware of alternative higher cost estimates for the new Medicare prescription drug program. [237] On June 27, 2018, Schumer formally introduced the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act. If I were to stand a chance of being re-elected, I needed some help,' he would later tell the Associated Press. RESOLUTION To elect Patty Murray, a Senator from the State of Washington, to be President pro tempore of the Senate of the United States. In 1974, Schumer ran for and was elected to the New York State Assembly, filling a seat previously held by Schumer's mentor, Congressman Stephen Solarz. In 1998, Schumer ran for the Senate. A resolution recognizing the 202nd anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States. He called upon Iraq to "engage in a dialogue and peacefully determine the best way to accommodate the well-deserved and legitimate aspirations of the Iraqi Kurds". [38], Schumer's propensity for publicity is the subject of a running joke among many commentators. In a video statement released Wednesday after Bidens address to Congress, Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, said Bidens calls for unity are for naught unless he reaches out beyond progressives. Of the anticipated disbursement of FEMA monies to Gowanda, Schumer said: FEMA and the state were sitting on Gowanda's money for way too long. Electrical & Computer Engineering. He has been called an "incorrigible publicity hound". Schumer said the hearing's two goals were to ascertain whether Bush had the power to form a tribunal apart from an attempt at interacting with Congress and whether a military tribunal was the most efficient instrument. Congressional staffers and activists staged a sit-in at the office of Chuck Schumer, the Senate majority leader, on Monday. HAPPENING NOW: Were asking Senator Schumer to negotiate like this is the coldest summer of the rest of our lives (it is). [130] Republicans argued that the Democrats were attempting to use the votes on this bill and the issue of equal pay as political issues in the 2014 midterm elections.
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