Senate to Confirm Impressive Nominee for Ninth Circuit Court

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, including the nominee to serve on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, Eric Miller: “Yesterday we advanced what will be the 31st circuit... Continue Reading

Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

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: “In just a few hours, the Senate will vote on advancing a straightforward piece of legislation to protect newborn babies.... Continue Reading

Senate to Consider Another Well-Qualified Judicial Nominee

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, including the nominee to serve on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, Eric Miller: “This week the Senate will resume our work in... Continue Reading

Bipartisan, Bicameral Agreement Reached on Border Security, Government Funding

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: “Last night, our colleagues Chairman Shelby and Ranking Member Leahy filed the final text of a bipartisan, bicameral legislative agreement. For the past... Continue Reading

Democrat Politician Protection Act Would Turn Bipartisan FEC Into a Partisan Weapon

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: “As I alluded to earlier this week, I have a feeling this Congress is just getting started discussing... Continue Reading

McConnell on Border Security, Government Funding: It’s Time to Get This Done

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: “Yesterday, Chairman Shelby, Ranking Member Leahy, and their House counterparts continued finalizing their legislative proposal to fund the government. Their negotiated solution would... Continue Reading

Democrat Politician Protection Act Includes a Taxpayer Bailout for Political Campaigns

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: “Last week, the House began the hearing process of Speaker Pelosi’s signature bill, H.R. 1, the Democrat Politician... Continue Reading

Senate to Pass Bipartisan Natural Resources Management Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Natural Resources Management Act: “Yesterday, the Senate advanced S. 47, the Natural Resources Management Act. And later today, we’ll vote to pass it. The lands bill is the product of over 100... Continue Reading

Bicameral, Bipartisan Agreement Funds Border Protection, Completes Appropriations Process

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 want to thank and congratulate our colleagues who have been working hard to secure a bipartisan, bicameral solution to complete the... Continue Reading

House Democrats Add Poison-Pill Demand to Border Security Funding Debate

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: “As recently as a few days ago, our government funding discussions seemed to be in a pretty good place. Bipartisan, bicameral negotiations on... Continue Reading