Leader McConnell Statement on Senator Pat Roberts
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding Senator Pat Roberts’ announcement that he will not seek reelection in 2020: “For the better part of four decades, Congress, the people of Kansas, and farming communities across America have all benefited from the selfless service and distinguished leadership of Senator […]
Senate to Take Up Middle East Policy Bills
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the S. 1 foreign policy legislation that he introduced with Senators Rubio, Risch and Gardner: “Yesterday, the senior Senator from Florida introduced a package of four bills that pertain to U.S. policy in the Middle East. I am […]
‘The Situation at Our Border Demands Our Attention’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need to secure our border and fund the government: “Later today, I will again join President Trump, the Democratic Leader, the new Speaker of the House, and our other congressional colleagues at the White House. The meeting […]
Senate Republican Committee Assignments for the 116th Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Republicans announced their committee assignments for the 116th Congress. The assignments are subject to ratification by the Republican Conference as well as the full Senate, which is expected next week. Committee chairs will be selected by a vote of the members of each committee and then ratified by the Republican Conference after […]
McConnell: The American People Need Democrats and Republicans to Work Together
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need to secure our border and fund the government: “So, as we begin this new Congress together, one fact is abundantly clear: the American people need Democrats and Republicans to work together. Today illustrates that very […]
Majority Leader McConnell Welcomes 116th Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the opening of the 116th Congress: “As we begin the 116th Congress, I’m glad to be welcoming back my friends and returning colleagues to what I hope will be a productive session. Before we get to work, I’d […]
House Democrats’ Proposal Ignores the Needs of Border Security, Won’t Pass Senate, McConnell Says
WASHINGTON, D.C- U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need to secure our border and fund the government: “First, I’d like to wish my colleagues a happy New Year. It’s a time for new beginnings. Tomorrow will kick off the 116th Congress. Of course, there’s […]