Thune Joins Fox News, CNN
Click here to watch America’s Newsroom and here to watch Inside Politics. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined America’s Newsroom on Fox News and Inside Politics on CNN. On the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act: “[W]e didn’t get a single Democrat [vote]. It got 51 votes […]
McConnell: Democrats’ Latest Election Takeover ‘Compromise’ is “Just a Compromise Between the Left and the Far Left”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement on the Democrats’ latest effort to federalize all 50 states’ elections: “No amount of repackaging or relabeling will let Democrats sneak through big pieces of the sweeping, partisan, federal takeover of our nation’s elections that they have wanted to pass since they […]
Senators McConnell, Lee, Sinema, Paul Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Accountability at Federal Prisons
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) as well as Senators Mike Lee (R-UT), Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), and Rand Paul (R-KY) announced today the introduction of the Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2019, which would bring further accountability to our nation’s federal prisons by requiring the Director of the Bureau of Prisons […]
McConnell: ‘Change the Course for America’
WASHINGTON– U.S. Senator Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) spoke about Donald Trump’s presidential victory, Republicans remaining in the majority in the Senate, and other issues at a press conference today. The following are excerpts from the press conference: ON PRESIDENT-ELECT TRUMP: “I want to particularly congratulate President-elect Trump. I think we can all agree […]
McConnell on Senate Passage of Trade Promotion Authority
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement after Senate passage of Trade Promotion Authority: “Tonight’s vote shows that Republicans and Democrats can stand strong, together, for the Middle Class; it’s yet another example of a new Congress that’s back to work on behalf of the American people. The trade […]
Senate Begins Crucial Debate on Administration’s Interim Iran Nuke Agreement
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act: “Two weeks ago, every Republican and every Democrat on the Foreign Relations Committee voted to approve the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act. “That 19 to 0 vote cleared the way for its consideration […]
Trade Promotion Authority Legislation Protects and Enhances Congress’ Role in Trade Negotiations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding Trade Promotion Authority Legislation: “I believe we are going to be hearing from the Chairman of the Finance Committee shortly. “Senator Hatch will be here to discuss bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority legislation, which is important because we know […]
Senate Set to Pass Anti-Slavery Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the bipartisan path forward on the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act: “Help is finally on the way for the thousands of enslaved victims who suffer unspeakable abuse in the shadows. These victims often have nowhere safe […]
McConnell Welcomes Introduction of Bipartisan Trade Promotion Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement following the introduction of bipartisan trade promotion legislation by Sens. Orrin Hatch of Utah and Ron Wyden of Oregon, the chairman and ranking member, respectively, of the Senate Finance Committee: “The Trade Promotion Authority legislation introduced today represents a real step forward on policy […]
McConnell Statement on Sen. Reid’s Retirement Announcement
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement regarding the decision by Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid to retire at the end of his term: “Nothing has ever come easily to this son of Searchlight. Underestimated often, his distinctive grit and determined focus nevertheless saw him through many challenges. They continue […]