Schumer says he's offering a unanimous consent request with McConnell on Ukraine
Schumer says Rand Paul is the lone senator opposed to passing Ukraine aid today
He says Paul's demands to change the bill entirely, which would require kicking it back to the House, are unreasonable
He says Paul's demands to change the bill entirely, which would require kicking it back to the House, are unreasonable
Rare to see both Schumer and McConnell united in asking for unanimous consent for something -- and on the floor together to do so
McConnell urges Paul to accept a vote on an amendment to the Ukraine package
Paul speaking, sounding like he'll object to quick vote on Ukraine aid.
"My oath of office is to the US constitution...no matter how sympathetic the cause"
"My oath of office is to the US constitution...no matter how sympathetic the cause"
Paul objects to a vote on Ukraine aid today. Senate will now have to pass it next week.
McConnell thanked Schumer afterward, and they both gave each other a head nod.
McConnell walked out of the chamber without a glance at Paul
McConnell thanked Schumer afterward, and they both gave each other a head nod.
McConnell walked out of the chamber without a glance at Paul
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