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WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 04: U.S. Senate Majority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) arrives at the U.S. Capitol February 4, 2019 in Washington, DC. The Senate is schedule to vote on the "Strengthening America's Security In The Middle East Act" today. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

McConnell opposes paying reparations: 'None of us currently living are responsible' for slavery

McConnell vows to fully fund 9/11 victim fund, wonders why Jon Stewart is 'all bent out of shape'

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 18: Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) talks with reporters before attending the weekly Senate Republican policy luncheon outside the Mansfield Room at the U.S. Capitol July 18, 2017 in Washington, DC. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said there are not enough votes for his plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act but he plans on introducing legislation this week that would simply repeal Obamacare. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Murkowski joins McConnell's opposition to election security proposals, setting up clash with House

Collins to oppose Trump judicial nominee over record opposing LGBTQ rights

Senate Majority Leader Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) waits for a ceremony for former US President George H. W. Bush in the US Capitol December 3, 2018 in Washington, DC. (BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images)

Why Mitch McConnell is rejecting Hill calls on election security, as House Dems plan new push

Republican reaction to Trump's dirt comments: Slam, dodge or accuse Democrats of doing the same thing

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 06: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) talks to reporters after the Senate voted to confirm Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh at the U.S. Capitol October 06, 2018 in Washington, DC. The Senate voted 50-48 to confirm Kavanaugh to replace retired Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

White House officials and GOP senators meet but don't reach agreement on spending levels

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 11: U.S. President Donald Trump holds a piece of paper he said was a trade agreement with Mexico, while speaking to the media before departing from the White House on June 11, 2019 in Washington, DC. President Trump is traveling to Iowa to attend a campaign rally. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Trump judge nominee withdraws as Republicans press White House on vetting

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 06: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) talks to reporters after the Senate voted to confirm Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh at the U.S. Capitol October 06, 2018 in Washington, DC. The Senate voted 50-48 to confirm Kavanaugh to replace retired Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

McConnell challenges Democrats to pass funds for migrant crisis

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 07: Senate majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) (C) talks to reporters with Sen. Cory Gardner (R-CO) (L) and Majority Whip John Cornyn (R-TX) following the weekly Republican policy luncheon in the U.S. Capitol November 7, 2017 in Washington, DC. McConnell said the Senate will take up tax cut and reform legislation that is now working its way through the House. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

GOP senators demand a direct request from Trump on Mexico tariffs

Republicans flirt with rebellion if Trump moves ahead on Mexico tariffs

GULFPORT, MS - JUNE 22: U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran (R-MS) looks on during a campaign rally at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport on June 22, 2014 in Gulfport, Mississippi. Tea Party-backed Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Chris McDaniel, a Mississippi state senator, is locked in a tight runoff race with incumbent U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran (R-MS) who failed to win the nomination in the primary election. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Thad Cochran, longtime US senator, dies at 81

In reversal from 2016, McConnell says he would fill a potential Supreme Court vacancy in 2020

Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn (R-TX) addresses reporters following the weekly GOP policy luncheon on Capitol Hill, September 25, 2018 in Washington, DC.

Deal struck to pass $19 billion disaster relief package without border funds

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell speaks as Sen. John Barrasso, Sen. John Thune, and Senate Majority Whip Sen. John Cornyn listen during a news briefing after the weekly Senate Republican Policy Luncheon July 11, 2017 at the Capitol in Washington, DC. Sen. McConnell announced that Senate will delay its recess to the third week of August.

Trump blow up leaves lawmakers worried about disaster aid, budget talks

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell.

No deal yet on budget caps and debt limit after meeting between congressional leaders and administration officials

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 04: U.S. Senate Majority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) arrives at the U.S. Capitol February 4, 2019 in Washington, DC. The Senate is schedule to vote on the "Strengthening America's Security In The Middle East Act" today. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

McConnell unveils bill to combat youth tobacco use by raising purchase age to 21

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 15: House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks during her weekly news conference on Capitol Hill on June 15, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

Lawmakers warn White House against war with Iran, call for more 'clarity'

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 09: Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee ranking member Sen. Richard Shelby (R-AL) questions a witness during a committee hearing on Capitol Hill June 9, 2011 in Washington, DC. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate testified to the committee about the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

GOP senator says key issues unresolved on disaster aid bill: 'next week is very pivotal'

OREM, UT - JUNE 26: Mitt Romney talks to supporters and declares victory on June 26, 2018 in Orem, Utah. Romney was declared the winner over his challenger Mike Kennedy in the Utah U.S. Senate seat of Senator Orin Hatch who is retiring.

Romney votes against Trump judicial nominee citing comments 'disparaging of President Obama'

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 22: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) leaves the Senate floor after speaking at the U.S. Capitol on December 22, 2018 in Washington, DC. Democrats refused to agree with President Donald Trump's demands for five billion dollars to go towards building a wall on the U.S. southern border. (Photo by Alex Edelman/Getty Images)

GOP breaks filibuster of controversial circuit court judge

Can bill raising age to buy tobacco, e-cigarettes stay 'clean' enough to pass?

Words McConnell did not use in his 'case closed' speech: Obstruction of justice

LUQUILLO, PUERTO RICO - SEPTEMBER 19: Light poles listing to the side since Hurricane Maria touched land, on September 19, 2018 in Luquillo, Puerto Rico. Remainders of the natural disaster are easily found all over the island. Hurricane Maria slammed into the island on September 20 resulting in the death of nearly 3,000 people in the months following the storm according to George Washington University's Milken Institute. US President Donald Trump has disputed those the death toll. (Photo by Angel Valentin/Getty Images)

Lawmakers still have not reached a deal on disaster relief as talks continue

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Ted Barrett is a senior congressional producer for CNN Politics.