McConnell Cancels Recess, Schumer Says Democrats “Welcome” Extended Schedule – Roll Call

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McConnell Cancels Recess, Schumer Says Democrats “Welcome” Extended Schedule

By Thomas McKinless

Posted June 5, 2018 at 7:36pm

By Thomas McKinless

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Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced Tuesday he was canceling most of the Senate’s August recess, citing “historic obstruction by Senate Democrats” of President Donald Trump’s federal nominees. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said his party welcomes the additional time.

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