Senator Mitch McConnell on Government Shutdown
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) began day two of the government shutdown by reiterating his support of…
Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) said the country needed a budget that lasts longer than a month and asked for Republican and Democratic leaders… read more
Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) said the country needed a budget that lasts longer than a month and asked for Republican and Democratic leaders to compromise. His remarks were followed by speeches from Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK). close
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) began day two of the government shutdown by reiterating his support of…
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke at the start of day two of the government shutdown.
Majority Whip John Cornyn (R-TX) came to the Senate floor to counter some Democrats' referral to the government shutdown as…
With the government shutdown in effect for the second day, House members spoke on the chamber floor about the need to…