McConnell and Grassley Op-Ed: A Historic Year for the Federal Judiciary
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) published the following op-ed on NationalReview.com: “In 2017, the Senate evaluated and confirmed a record number of nominations to the circuit courts. One of the most significant accomplishments in President Donald Trump’s first year will serve Americans […]
McConnell: Optimistic We Can Begin 2018 With A Bipartisan, Two-Year Funding Agreement
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need for a government funding agreement: “I spoke yesterday about the need to fund the federal government by January 19th. Members in both parties – including leadership on both sides – have publicly stated their […]
Joint Statement from the White House, the Senate Majority Leader’s Office, and the House Speaker’s Office
“Today the Republicans and Democrats in Congress shared their priorities for a bipartisan spending agreement. The American people deserve a government that funds our great military, protects our borders, and leads to a more prosperous future for all. It is important that we achieve a two-year agreement that funds our troops and provides for our […]
Defense Funding Remains Priority
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the start of the second half of the 115th Congress and government funding: “As we open the second session of the 115th Congress, I am pleased to welcome my colleagues back to the chamber. I’d like […]
The People Of Iran Are Suffering
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the protests currently taking place in Iran: “Over the last week, one of the often-overlooked costs of Iran’s regional aggression has come to light. Iranians have taken to the streets in protest, demanding that Supreme Leader […]
McConnell on Sen. Orrin Hatch’s Retirement Announcement
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement regarding Senator Orrin Hatch’s announcement that he will retire at the end of this Senate term: “With Senator Orrin Hatch’s retirement at the end of this Congress, the Senate will lose more than its president pro tempore. We will also be bidding farewell to […]
Majority Leader McConnell Thanks Senator Luther Strange
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding Senator Luther Strange (R-AL): “I’d like to say a few words in tribute of a fine colleague whose too-brief time in the Senate will soon draw to a close. Senator Luther Strange of Alabama is the […]
McConnell Committed to Protecting Scholarships for Berea College Students
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following are prepared remarks by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) regarding an effort by Senate Democrats that will penalize colleges that provide students with tuition-free education: “Throughout this process of tax reform, Senate Republicans explained time and again that we are fighting for the middle class. Our opponents lobbed one […]
Defense Funding, Children’s Health, Up Next in Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding government funding: “The Senate has important business to conclude this week. The American people are counting on Congress to reach a government funding agreement. If we fail to reach an agreement, we would be failing to […]
Congress Working On Funding Agreement
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding government funding: “The Senate’s work this week is not finished. Before Friday, Congress must agree on funding to sustain the necessary operations of the federal government. I know that all our colleagues on both sides of […]