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 John Thune (R-SD) said he was hopeful Democrats would join with Republicans to move the government funding bill forward. He also outlined… read more
Senator John Thune (R-SD) said he was hopeful Democrats would join with Republicans to move the government funding bill forward. He also outlined what was in the temporary spending bill, including a six-year reauthorization of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Then Senators Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) spoke on the floor. 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…