Senators Schumer and Portman on the Government Shutdown
Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke about the pair of votes the Senate was preparing for to reopen the government. He spoke…
Special Aging Committee Chair Susan Collins (R-ME) spoke about the affects of the shutdown on low income seniors and the disabled, among… read more
Special Aging Committee Chair Susan Collins (R-ME) spoke about the affects of the shutdown on low income seniors and the disabled, among others. She urged colleagues to find a solution to the impasse. She was followed by Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD), who spoke again about the suffering of federal employees. After Senator Cardin, Appropriations Committee Vice Chair Patrick Leahy (D-VT) spoke about the plight of federal workers and others affected by the closures. He went on to speak emotionally about the situation with separated families at the border. close
Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke about the pair of votes the Senate was preparing for to reopen the government. He spoke…
Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) spoke about the Senate’s upcoming votes on reopening…
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) discussed the government shutdown and President Trump’s recent proposal to negotiate with…
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) came to the Senate floor to discuss the government shutdown and President…