Senator McConnell on Government Shutdown and Russian Sanctions
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said Democrats were engaging in “acrobatic contortions” on the government …
Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) made a unanimous consent request to bring up a bill that would fund all the closed parts of the government except … read more
Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) made a unanimous consent request to bring up a bill that would fund all the closed parts of the government except for the Homeland Security Department.
Senate Majority Leader McConnell (R-KY) objected, saying Democrats must negotiate with President Trump before the Senate considered any spending bills.
Senator Van Hollen (D-MD) then made a unanimous consent request to bring up a short-term continuing resolution to re-open the Homeland Security Department. Senator McConnell objected. close
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said Democrats were engaging in “acrobatic contortions” on the government …
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) reiterated his call for Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to open the g…
Senator John Thune (R-SD) said Democrats argue they want to re-open the government but are not willing to compromise to …
Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) spoke on day 24 of a partial government shutdown, the longest in U.S. history.