MEASURE PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--H.R. 1689

On 2026-04-21, Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) delivered a floor speech titled "MEASURE PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--H.R. 1689" in the Senate. It referenced legislation including HR1689, S1846.

MEASURE PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--H.R. 1689

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1846] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] MEASURE PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--H.R. 1689 Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I understand there is a bill at the desk due a second reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bill by title for the second time. The senior assistant executive clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 1689) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status. Mr. SCHUMER. In order to place the bill on the calendar under the provisions of rule XIV, I would object to further proceedings. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection having been heard, the bill will be placed on the calendar. Mr. SCHUMER. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant executive clerk proceeded to call the roll. Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

Referenced legislation: HR1689, HR1689