McConnell Remarks on House Democrats’ Impeachment of President Trump

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding House Democrats’ impeachment vote: ‘Last night House Democrats finally did what they decided to do long ago: They voted to impeach President Trump.  ‘Over the last 12 weeks, House Democrats... Continue Reading

McConnell: Government Funding Legislation Has Big Wins for Kentucky and All 50 States

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding legislative priorities: ‘In the meantime, the Senate is busy completing the legislation that our country needs.  ‘Yesterday, the Senate passed the NDAA conference report and put it on President Trump’s... Continue Reading

McConnell: Potential Senate Trial Should Follow Unanimous Bipartisan Precedent from 1999

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding impeachment: ‘All eyes today are on the House of Representatives. ‘The country is waiting to see whether these House Democrats will give in to the temptation that every other House... Continue Reading

McConnell Celebrates Bipartisan NDAA & Bicameral Progress on Appropriations

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding legislative priorities: ‘There remains a great deal of outstanding legislation the Senate must complete for the American people before we adjourn for the holidays. ‘I was glad to see yesterday’s... Continue Reading

McConnell on Impeachment Procedures: The Senate’s Duty Is To Conduct a Trial, Not Re-Do House Democrats’ Homework For Them

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding impeachment: ‘All signs seem to suggest that later this week, House Democrats are finally going to do what many of them have been foreshadowing for three years now and impeach... Continue Reading

Democrats Cannot Let Impeachment Crowd Out Basic Governing Duties

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding legislative priorities: ‘As I said, the Democrats’ fixation with impeachment has pushed crucial governing priorities into the 11th hour. ‘Just yesterday, after months of delays and hostage-taking, House Democrats finally... Continue Reading

Senate Continues to Confirm President Trump’s Well-Qualified Nominees

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding nominations: ‘I’ve spoken at length about the serious impact that Democrats’ impeachment obsession has had on months worth of important legislative priorities. ‘For months, Republicans have been calling for bipartisan... Continue Reading

Democrats’ Impeachment Obsession Has Left Congress With An Overload of 11th-Hour Legislation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the week’s business and impeachment: ‘It’s no secret that Washington Democrats have been itching to impeach President Trump since the moment he took the oath of office. Remember the Washington... Continue Reading

McConnell: It’s “The 11th Hour” for Crucial Legislation After Months of Democrats’ Delays

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the week’s business: ‘As we enter the final weeks of 2019, two things seem to be true here in Congress. ‘Number one: Our Democratic colleagues, particularly in the House, seem... Continue Reading

McConnell: “It Will Require Consent and Cooperation” to Finish Legislation That Impeachment Has Stalled

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the week’s business: ‘As the end of the year approaches, and the House Democrat majority continues to pour their time and attention into impeaching the president, a number of key... Continue Reading