McConnell on the Passing of Fred Thompson
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the passing of former U.S. Senator Fred Thompson: “There was never any doubt when our colleague from Tennessee was nearby. “Six feet six inches tall. “Deep, booming voice. “Magnetic personality that lit up any room he was […]
Senate to Consider Measure to Halt Administration’s Cynical Waterways Regulation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Federal Water Quality Protection Act: “Two federal courts have already found that the Obama Administration’s plan to regulate the land around nearly every pothole and ditch is likely illegal. “It’s hardly a surprise. “The Administration’s so-called […]
Fiscal Agreement Directs Resources to Ensure Safety, Preparedness of American Troops
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the two-year fiscal agreement: “I said that the Senate would take up the fiscal agreement after the House acted, and we are. “This agreement isn’t perfect. I share some concerns other colleagues have raised. But here’s the […]
Speaker Ryan: A Big Heart, Extraordinary Intellect
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor welcoming the election of Paul Ryan as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives: “When responsibility calls, it’s usually not at a time of our choosing. The decision to answer is rarely easy or straightforward. “Paul Ryan […]
John Boehner: ‘Country and Institution Before Self’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the retirement of House Speaker John Boehner: “There’s a lot you can say about John Boehner. “He loves his breakfasts every morning at Pete’s Diner. He’s a fan of the tie dimple. He’s one of the most […]
Fiscal Agreement Includes Social Security Reform, More Funding for Troops and Doesn’t Hike Taxes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the two year fiscal agreement: “Yesterday the Senate voted overwhelmingly to pass another important piece of legislation for our country. “By a vote of 74 to 21, the Senate said yes to protecting the private information […]
Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Measures to Stop the Obama Administration’s Regulations on Coal-Fired Plants
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding measures to overturn the Administration’s job killing regulations: “As I noted this morning, Senators from both parties have joined together to work toward overturning the Administration’s deeply regressive energy regulations. “These regulations will ship more Middle-Class […]
Senate Set to Pass Bipartisan Cybersecurity Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015: “As colleagues have no doubt already noted, a fiscal agreement has been filed that addresses a number of important issues. Members currently have the opportunity to review it. “I […]
Senator McConnell Introduces Measure to Overturn EPA’s Regulation on New Coal-Fired Plants
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) introduced a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) designed to stop the Obama Administration from imposing its anti-coal regulation on new coal-fired plants. Senator McConnell also joined Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) in filing […]
Senate Moving Towards Passage of a Bipartisan Cybersecurity Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today previewing the week ahead: “Last week, Senators voted overwhelmingly to advance legislation that will help to protect the privacy of their constituents. “Experts say the tools in the bipartisan cybersecurity bill the Senate voted to advance can […]