Nominees for Fourth and Sixth Circuit Courts Up Next in Senate

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: “Yesterday the Senate voted to advance the nomination of Allison Jones Rushing to serve on the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals. As I... Continue Reading

Democrats Embracing One Radical, Half-Baked Socialist Proposal After Another

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding Democrats’ socialist proposals: “Like many Americans, I’ve spent the last several weeks watching with interest as prominent leaders in the Democratic Party have engaged in a political footrace. They’re sprinting as far left... Continue Reading

Leader McConnell: Senator Shelby Delivers Results for Alabama and the Nation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL), who just became Alabama’s longest-serving Senator: “I know the entire Senate joins me today in offering deep sympathies to the communities affected by yesterday’s spate of tornadoes in east... Continue Reading

‘Medicare for None’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding a bill from House Democrats that would force all Americans into a government-run healthcare system: “All week I’ve been spotlighting our Democratic colleagues’ hard left turn toward socialism. Their fixation on gaining more... Continue Reading

Progress Continues on Nominees in Senate

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: “This week, the Senate has made progress in confirming the president’s nominees. On Tuesday, Eric Miller became the 31st circuit court judge confirmed... Continue Reading

McConnell Statement on President’s Summit in Vietnam

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding President Trump’s summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Vietnam: “I’d like to begin with a few words on President Trump’s Hanoi summit with North Korea. The president should be commended... Continue Reading

Democrats’ Green New Deal: Foolish and Dangerous

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Green New Deal:  “Today, the Environment and Public Works Committee, led by Chairman Barrasso, is meeting to consider legislation that would help reduce, capture, and find productive uses for carbon dioxide emissions.... Continue Reading

Senate Continues to Make Nominations a High Priority

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: “Yesterday, the Senate confirmed the 31st new circuit court judge since January 2017. Eric Miller came to the Senate for our consideration with... Continue Reading

Democrat Politician Protection Act Contains No Effort to Crack Down on Voter Fraud

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding House Democrats’ proposal to centralize electoral control in Washington, D.C. and to erode free speech: “Anyone who’s been attentive to the news these past few days has learned about the complete debacle that... Continue Reading

Senate Democrats Refuse to Vote to Protect Rights of Babies Born Alive

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding legislation to protect the rights of all babies born in the United States: “Yesterday, the Senate had an opportunity to affirm our commitment to the dignity of human life. We had a chance... Continue Reading