He also fired a shot at GOP senators who have balked at his demand to delay the start of recess to try to get a deal done. “This might be one of the most difficult things we have ever had to work with,” Schumer said. Democrats prefer more modest border policy changes, and the two sides have been engaged in negotiations for weeks. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) put the supplemental up for a vote earlier this month, but Republicans opposed it, wanting to insert more aggressive immigration provisions to stem the flow of migrants at the southern border. 1042, and the fiscal 2024 National Defense Authorization Act includes the “Nuclear Fuel Security Act,” S. The House passed the “Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act,” H.R.

It includes nearly $3 billion in unspent infrastructure law funds for uranium processing grants.Ĭongress has been active on uranium issues in recent days. President Joe Biden’s supplemental funding request seeks billions in emergency aid to Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, the Indo-Pacific and the southern border.

Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) at the Capitol on Sunday for border and supplemental spending talks. District Court judge for the Northern District of Oklahoma. Also possible this week is a vote on Sara Hill to be a U.S.

Martin O’Malley to be Social Security Administration commissioner. The Senate will start the week with a vote Monday evening on former Maryland Gov. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) has blocked in protest of Pentagon policies around reproductive health care. The Senate may also look to confirm a number of four-star military nominees that Sen. The current FAA authorization expires Dec. Hanging in the balance are millions of dollars of aviation excise tax revenues and the safe and smooth operation of airports across the country. He’s particularly keen on approving aid for Ukraine’s war with Russia immediately. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) blocked a vote on the FAA extension last week to force the Senate to stay working. Senators’ ability to make progress on border provisions in the $111 billion supplemental spending package would unlock action on a necessary extension of FAA authorities. The speaker wrote last week on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, that “the House will not wait around to receive and debate a rushed product.” House members left town last week, and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) appears disinclined to call them back to the Capitol even if the Senate finalizes a deal and passes it. Senate conservatives are also calling for a special meeting next year to discuss the negotiations. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and lead GOP negotiator James Lankford (R-Okla.) sent a note to members, obtained by POLITICO, suggesting a final agreement was a ways away. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who has been working with negotiators in the room, went on NBC’s “Meet the Press” to stress his contention that there’s no reason for the Senate to remain in session. “I think we’re gonna see something next week and we’ll stay there until we get it done,” Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chair Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) said on CNN’s “State of the Union” Sunday.īut Sen.

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