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Gorsuch Has Received Widespread Acclaim from Both Sides of the Aisle
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the support Judge Neil Gorsuch has received from both Republicans and Democrats: "I was surprised by a statement my friend the Democratic leader made here yesterday. I'm glad he came back to the floor to correct himself though. I think we all appreciated the Democratic Leader making clear that Republicans did not - let me repeat, did not - insist on 60-vote … Continue Reading
02.01.17
McConnell: Judge Gorsuch Has a Stellar Reputation and a Resume to Match
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the president's nominee for the Supreme Court, Judge Neil Gorsuch: "Last night President Trump announced an outstanding nominee for the Supreme Court, Judge Neil Gorsuch of Colorado. While Judge Gorsuch has a significant legacy to live up to as the nominee for the seat left vacant by the loss of Justice Scalia, I'm confident his impressive background and lon… Continue Reading
01.31.17
McConnell: The Supreme Court Seat Doesn’t Belong to Any President or Any Political Party
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding tonight's Supreme Court announcement from President Trump: "The president has said he will announce his choice for the Supreme Court shortly from a list of about 20 well-qualified Americans. It's a list he shared publicly months ago. As I said yesterday, each of these potential nominees has a distinguished background - whether on the appellate courts or trial… Continue Reading
01.30.17
The Senate Should Respect the Result of the Election
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding President Trump's upcoming Supreme Court nomination: "Justice Antonin Scalia was a towering figure on the Supreme Court. His unfortunate passing was not only a great loss to our country but it came, as we all know, as our country was already in the midst of a contentious presidential election process. So - in keeping with the Biden Rule, which states that '&h… Continue Reading
01.24.17
Senate, Judiciary Committee Leadership to Meet with President, Continue Consultation On SCOTUS
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding upcoming meetings between Congress and the president: "Yesterday, leaders from both parties had an opportunity to meet with President Trump and Vice President Pence at the White House. We appreciate their time and look forward to more conversations with them in the days to come - including later today. "The president has invited the Democratic leader, the ch… Continue Reading
05.18.16
The Schumer Standard, Biden Rule, Mikva Mandate
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Senate Democrats' 'pretend hearing' on the U.S. Supreme Court vacancy: "Last week, the top Democrat on the Judiciary Committee said that some would like to do 'some sort of a pretend hearing' on the President's Supreme Court nomination. He went on to dismiss that idea by noting that the Senate 'is not a pretend office.' Apparently he was overruled. "Later today, Demo… Continue Reading
04.07.16
McConnell Reiterates American People Will Be Heard On Supreme Court, Senate Will Continue Work On Important Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the United States Supreme Court vacancy: "President Obama will fly to Chicago where he will try and convince Americans that, despite his own actions while in the Senate to deny a Supreme Court nominee a vote, the Constitution somehow now requires the Senate to have a vote on his nominee no matter what - and thereby deny the American people a voice in the future of the Sup… Continue Reading
04.05.16
McConnell Files Supreme Court Brief in Challenge to President’s Overreach on Immigration
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Republican Senators' efforts to challenge the Obama Administration's immigration executive action: "A few years ago, President Obama gave a speech in Miami where he said the following about immigration: 'I know [that] some…wish that I could just bypass Congress and change the law myself. But that's not how democracy works.' "He's right. It isn't. "Apparently that w… Continue Reading
03.16.16
McConnell On Supreme Court Nomination
'The next justice could fundamentally alter the direction of the Supreme Court and have a profound impact on our country, so of course the American people should have a say in the Court's direction…The American people may well elect a President who decides to nominate Judge Garland for Senate consideration. The next President may also nominate someone very different. Either way, our view is this: Give the people a voice in the filling of this vacancy.' WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majo… Continue Reading
03.15.16
Senate Should Work to Save Families From Higher Grocery Bills
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding bipartisan biotech labeling legislation: "In the last national election, the American people elected a Republican Senate. Since then, we've accomplished a lot of important things for our country. "Landmark education reform. Permanent tax relief for families and small businesses. Significant action to repair America's roads and bridges. And just last week, decisive steps … Continue Reading
03.14.16
Republican Senate Building on Bipartisan Accomplishments for American People
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding accomplishments under the Republican Senate Majority: "Last week the Senate took decisive action to address America's devastating prescription opioid and heroin epidemic by passing the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA). "It's an important accomplishment for the American people. It's the latest example of a Republican Senate leading on important issues. "I… Continue Reading
03.10.16
Senate Set to Continue Accomplishments Under the New Majority
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today prior to the vote on the bipartisan Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) and regarding the U.S. Supreme Court vacancy: "Later this morning the Senate will have an opportunity to take decisive action to address our nation's devastating prescription opioid and heroin epidemic. "The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act is good legislation that will help tackle this cr… Continue Reading
03.02.16
McConnell Reiterates to President the American People Will Be Heard, Senate Will Observe ‘Biden Rule’
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding yesterday's Supreme Court vacancy discussion with the President: "The current Senate Democratic Leader once stated that 'nowhere in [the Constitution] does it say the Senate has a duty to give presidential nominees a vote.' The incoming Senate Democratic Leader did not even wait until the final year of the last President's term to declare that the Senate should 'not conf… Continue Reading
03.01.16
McConnell on Supreme Court Vacancy: American People Will Be Heard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding today's meeting with the President: "The Chairman of the Judiciary Committee and I will meet with President Obama this morning. We will reiterate that the American people will have a voice in the vacancy on the Supreme Court as they choose the next President who in turn will nominate the next Supreme Court justice. "In other words, we will observe the 'Biden Rule.' "American… Continue Reading
02.23.16
McConnell Asks Senate to Consider VP Biden’s Words on Supreme Court Vacancy
'Will we allow the people to continue deciding who will nominate the next justice, or will we empower a lame-duck president to make that decision on his way out the door instead?' WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding "The Biden Rules" for a Supreme Court vacancy: "The signs of the season are all around us. "Volunteers are knocking. "Caucusers are caucusing. "Voters are voting. "Countless ballots have b… Continue Reading
02.22.16
The American People Should Have a Voice in the Selection of the Next Supreme Court Justice
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Supreme Court's vacancy: "I recently joined my good friend from Iowa, the Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, in writing an opinion piece. "We expressed our joint view that the death of Justice Scalia represented a significant loss for our country and that, while finding the right person to take the seat he occupied will clearly be a monumental task, it's one we thi… Continue Reading
02.22.16
McConnell Delivers Tribute Honoring the Life of Justice Scalia
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell delivered remarks on the Senate floor today honoring United States Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia: "I'd like to say a few words about a towering figure of the Supreme Court who will be missed by many. "Antonin Scalia was one of a kind. "In the evenings he loved nothing more than a night at the opera house. During the day he often starred in an opus of his own. "For most watchers of the court, even many of Scalia's most ardent … Continue Reading
02.10.16
SCOTUS Order Latest Sign President Obama’s Anti-Coal Regs Are Illegal
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today on the U.S. Supreme Court's stay of President Obama's so-called "Clean" Power Plan: "A few years ago the Obama Administration rolled out a massive regulatory scheme they dubbed a 'Clean' Power Plan-an odd choice, given that it wouldn't have a meaningful impact on global emissions or the health of our planet. "Here's what those massive regulations likely would do though. "Ship Midd… Continue Reading
08.03.15
Finalized EPA Regs: Probably Illegal, Would Hurt the Middle Class and Won’t Meaningfully Affect Global Climate
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding President Obama's so-called Clean Power Plan: "In just a few minutes, President Obama will deliver another blow to the economy and to the Middle-Class. "He'll unveil regressive regulations that are set to harm struggling workers and families. "They're projected to cost billions. "They threaten to ship good Middle-Class jobs overseas. "They'll likely make it harder to… Continue Reading
06.25.15
McConnell on the Supreme Court’s King v. Burwell Ruling
'Today's ruling won't change Obamacare's multitude of broken promises, including the one that resulted in millions of Americans losing the coverage they had and wanted to keep.' WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate Floor today regarding the Supreme Court's ruling on King v. Burwell: "That we're even discussing another of Obamacare's self-inflicted brushes with the brink - again - is the latest indictment of a law that's bee… Continue Reading
