Leader McConnell Statement on Democrat Filibuster of Department of Defense Funding Bill
“It is inexcusable to see Senate Democrats filibustering the defense appropriations bill, jeopardizing both our combat readiness and our national security. “This defense appropriations measure, like every other Fiscal Year 2017 funding bill, respects the budget caps in place and was reported out of committee at the earliest point in more than a decade — […]
Senate Democrats Block Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement today on the Senate Democrats’ filibuster of the Defense Appropriations bill: “It is inexcusable to see Senate Democrats filibustering the defense appropriations bill, jeopardizing both our combat readiness and our national security. “This defense appropriations measure, like every other Fiscal Year 2017 […]
Now is the Time to Get Opioid Legislation to the President’s Desk
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the bipartisan Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA): “Far too many Americans know the toll the prescription opioid and heroin epidemic is taking on our families, our communities, and each of our states. “Anti-drug groups certainly […]
Senate Democrats Block Bills That Would Help Protect Our Communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Senate Democrats voting to block the Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act and Kate’s Law: “We all know that so-called ‘sanctuary city’ policies are extreme. They undermine the safety of our communities, they can inflict incredible pain […]
McConnell Discusses Senate Focus on Serious Solutions; Previews Legislative Schedule
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding an active Senate: “Last week’s passage of responsible, bipartisan legislation on Puerto Rico shows what’s possible when we keep our focus on serious solutions. That’s where we should keep our focus again during the coming work […]
Senate Must Act Now on Bipartisan Puerto Rico Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding bipartisan legislation to help prevent a taxpayer-funded bailout of Puerto Rico: “The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico is in crisis, it owes billions of dollars in debt, and it could be forced to leave residents without […]
Senate Democrats Put Partisan Politics Over Women’s Health, Nation’s Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Senate Democrats voting to block important bipartisan funding measures to address Zika and support veterans: “Let me read you some headlines, ‘Senate Democrats block Zika agreement ahead of recess,’ ‘Senate Dems Block House Zika Funding.’ And […]
The Terror Attack in Istanbul
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the terror attack in Istanbul, Turkey: “Yesterday, our NATO ally Turkey suffered a devastating terror attack at Istanbul’s main airport that quickly brought to mind ISIL’s attack in Brussels earlier this year. “We do not yet […]
Senate Democrats Block Support for Veterans, Anti-Zika Efforts
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Senate Democrats voting to block important bipartisan funding measures to address Zika and support veterans: “Here’s where we are, we have a public health crisis descending on our country. We’ve been talking about this for three […]
Senate Must Pass Critical Veterans Funding, Anti-Zika Efforts
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the need to advance important bipartisan funding measures to address Zika and support veterans: “We’ve all heard Democrats warn that we, quote, ‘…cannot delay any longer’ on Zika control funding. We’ve heard them warn that, quote, […]