McConnell Statement on President’s Rejection of Keystone Pipeline
LOUISVILLE, KY—Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell today released the following statement after President Obama rejected construction of the Keystone jobs and infrastructure project: “I wish I were surprised by the President’s decision to reject this jobs and infrastructure project. But it’s become painfully clear that the President is more interested in appeasing deep-pocketed special interests […]
Richmond Police Officer Daniel Ellis
LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement today honoring the life of Richmond, Kentucky police officer Daniel Ellis: “Tragic news today as Kentucky lost one of its brave law-enforcement officers. Officer Daniel Ellis died in the line of duty and we honor his life and service. Please join me […]
McConnell Says Senate Will Revisit Blocked Defense Bill, Proceeds to Veterans Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding veterans and defense appropriations (as prepared for delivery): “Our colleagues across the aisle just voted to allow the Senate to proceed to an individual appropriations bill. “Proceeding to a funding bill shouldn’t be breaking news. “But […]
Rising Costs, Broken Promises of Obamacare
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the failures of Obamacare: “I remember a recent time when President Obama tried to spin Americans on Obamacare. The best he could muster then was a condescending, cringe-inducing message that likely turned off more people than it […]
With Last Week’s Fiscal Agreement, Senate Democrats Are Out of Excuses to Block Defense Funding Bill
‘It’s time for the appropriations process to finally be allowed to move forward. That means it’s time for the men and women who put everything on the line for us to finally receive the support they need to be safe. It’s time for our troops to finally get the certainty they need to plan for […]
McConnell on Passage of Resolution to Overturn Administration’s Indefensible Waterways Regulation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell issued the following statement today after the Senate approved Senator Ernst’s resolution of disapproval on the ‘Waters of the U.S.’ rule: “The Senate stood up for middle-class homeowners and family farmers today by voting to overturn the Obama Administration’s so-called ‘Waters of the U.S.’ regulation—a rule […]
Following Agreement on Budget Numbers, Senate to Consider Bipartisan Troop Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding defense appropriations: “We live in a time of diverse and challenging global threats. “It’s a time when we see ISIL consolidating its gains in Iraq and Syria. “It’s a time when we see the forces of Assad […]
Senate Will Vote Today on Bill to Overturn Administration’s Indefensible Waterways Regulation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding Senator Ernst’s resolution of disapproval on the ‘Waters of the U.S.’ rule: “The Administration’s so-called ‘Waters of the U.S.’ regulation would grant federal bureaucrats dominion over nearly every piece of land that has ever touched a pothole, […]
McConnell Congratulates Governor-Elect Bevin
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today congratulating Governor-elect Matt Bevin and other incoming officeholders on their wins last night: “Let me begin this morning by congratulating Kentucky’s Governor-elect and the entire Republican ticket on a big win last night. “I remember when the […]
McConnell Congratulates Senator Grassley on 12,000th Vote
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today marking the 12,000th vote of Senator Grassley: “Last week, the Senate marked two milestones. “First, our colleague from Vermont cast vote number 15,000. “We all noted it at the time. “Then, our colleague from Iowa cast vote […]