Senate Continues to Overcome Democrat Obstruction
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need to confirm more of the president’s well-qualified nominees: “The Senate continues to build on last week’s progress in restoring our normal tradition regarding lower-level nominations. We’re moving several well-qualified nominees more promptly through floor consideration. We’re […]
Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill to Protect Millions of Americans’ Water Supply
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding a landmark drought contingency plan for the Colorado River Basin: “Even as the Senate grapples with these kinds of major disagreements, I want to highlight that there are still bipartisan accomplishments constantly coming out of this chamber. They […]
Democrats’ Latest Socialist Scheme: Medicare for None
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding bills from Washington Democrats that would force all Americans into a government-run healthcare system: “Now, on a completely different matter, we’re continuing to watch as our friends across the aisle take big steps in their party’s continued march […]
Several Well-Qualified Nominees Being Considered in Senate This Week
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need to confirm more of the president’s well-qualified nominees: “Later today, the Senate will vote to advance the nomination of Daniel Domenico to serve as U.S. District Judge for the District of Colorado. After we vote on […]
Well-Qualified Nominees to Receive Prompt Senate Consideration
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding recent action taken to prevent needless obstruction on sub-cabinet level nominees and lower court judges: “This week, the Senate will continue its work to move well-qualified nominees off of the executive calendar and give the American […]
Leader McConnell Thanks Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen: “Yesterday Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen announced she is concluding her two-plus years of service to this administration and to the American people. The men and women of DHS […]
Leader McConnell Remembers Senator Fritz Hollings
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the passing of Senator Fritz Hollings (D-SC): “First, the Senate mourns a part of our institution’s history who passed away over the weekend. Until Saturday, Senator Fritz Hollings of South Carolina was the oldest living former Senator. He […]
McConnell Thanks Nielsen For Her Service
LOUISVILLE, KY. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement regarding Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen: “I want to thank Secretary Nielsen for her two-plus years of tireless service to the administration and to the American people. “From natural disasters to cybersecurity threats, the Department of Homeland Security protects Americans on […]
McConnell Statement on the Passing of Fritz Hollings
LOUISVILLE, KY. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement following the passing of former South Carolina Senator Fritz Hollings: “I was saddened to learn of the passing of my friend and former colleague Senator Fritz Hollings. “Fritz was a fixture in the Senate for nearly four decades. His cutting wit, unflagging passion, […]
Senate Takes Step to Move Nominees at a Reasonable Pace, Fill Important Jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding action taken yesterday to reduce the amount of post-cloture debate time required for sub-cabinet level nominees and lower court judges: “Yesterday, the Senate took an important step to restore sense and order to the way we approach the […]