Senate Set to Consider More Funding, Support for Military and Veterans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor urging Senate Democrats to stop filibustering the annual appropriations bills: “The Senate will complete its work on the continuing resolution today. “We remember watching our Democratic colleagues swerve from crisis to crisis when... Continue Reading

Senate Set to Pass Funding Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Continuing Resolution (CR): “Last night, 77 Senators voted to advance legislation that would keep the government funded through the fall at the bipartisan level agreed to by both parties. “This bill... Continue Reading

Democrat Filibusters on Spending Bills Prompt Need for Short-Term CR

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Continuing Resolution (CR): “A new Senate majority came to office this year with a different outlook on government funding from the previous majority. “First we passed a budget. “Then we worked... Continue Reading

McConnell on House Speaker Boehner: ‘Country and Institution before Self’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the retirement of Speaker Boehner: “Grace under pressure. “Country and institution before self. “These are the first things that come to mind when I think of John Boehner. “He is an ally.... Continue Reading

McConnell: Senate Democrats’ Opposition to Defunding Planned Parenthood Won’t End the Debate

‘By placing their allegiance with the Far Left instead of women, Democrats are making a losing bet they will come to regret over the long term.’ WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the introduction of a Continuing... Continue Reading

McConnell: A Privilege to Welcome the Pope to the Capitol

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell earlier today welcomed Pope Francis to the U.S. Capitol. Following His Holiness’ address during a Joint Meeting of Congress, Senator McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor: “I know I speak for the entire Senate when I say it... Continue Reading

McConnell: Funding Bill Would Fund Government and Protect Women’s Health

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Continuing Resolution (CR) that would fund the government while protecting women’s health: “It’s no surprise that members of the Senate have differences on issues. That’s normal. Healthy even. “But even if... Continue Reading

Senate CR Would Fund Government, Not Planned Parenthood

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Continuing Resolution (CR) that would fund the government while protecting women’s health: “I was struck by some things the Democratic Leader said this morning about funding the government. “First he said... Continue Reading

McConnell Calls For End to Democrat Filibuster of Defense Funding Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding defense appropriations: “Almost exactly a year ago, President Obama addressed the nation and declared his resolve to ‘degrade’ and ‘destroy’ ISIL. I’ll speak more on that in just a moment, but there... Continue Reading

McConnell: Pass the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act: “Ask a family to show you the first picture of their child these days, and you’re likely to get a black-and-white image with delicate fingers and... Continue Reading