WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Senate’s remaining work in 2016: “Over the next few weeks, Senators will work to conclude the business of the 114th Congress as we begin looking forward to the 115th. “We’ve... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding remaining agenda items of the current Congress: “It’s been a busy and exciting week as we’ve welcomed new members, assembled our leadership teams for the 115th Congress, and gotten to work... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the 115th Congress: “This morning our conference came together to select the Republican leadership team for the 115th Congress. “It’s an honor to have been chosen once again by my colleagues... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding wrapping up the 114th Congress: ”We’ve had a regularly scheduled election in this country every two years since 1788, right on time. This year’s campaign was... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding completing work on funding for Zika, veterans and continuing government operations: “Our colleagues in the House made good progress last night on a way forward to help the people of... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today mourning the passing of Shimon Peres, the ninth president of Israel: “We were saddened to learn last night that Shimon Peres, the ninth president of Israel, has passed away at the... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding completing work on funding for Zika, veterans and continuing government operations: “I’d like to bring a little perspective to today’s vote on the Clean CR/Zika package. “This is a 10-week... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding completing work on Zika/veterans funding, continuing government operations: “The 10-week Clean CR the Senate will vote on tomorrow is pretty simple. “It keeps the government funded at the same agreed-upon,... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding completing work on Zika/veterans funding, continuing government operations: “There have been broad requests for a clean continuing resolution. So that’s what I’ve just offered. It’s the result of many, many... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today in support of the United States’ commitment to assist Saudi Arabia in combating al Qaeda and ISIL: “Today the Senate will consider a motion to discharge a resolution of disapproval from... Continue Reading