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Vote to waive Corker point of order on unfunded mandates passed by a vote of 55 - 44. The Senate is now holding a series of votes, including adoption of the Majority Leader’s substitute amen…

The Senate health care bill faces its first challenge in a late-night procedural vote. Yesterday, Senator Ben Nelson (D-NE) said he’s prepared to vote for the bill after reaching a compromis…

Senators planned to finish debate on several amendments and motions dealing with buying prescription from other countries and middle class taxes.

The Senate convened, with an omnibus bill cloture vote and then continued with health care reform legislation.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and other Senate Republican leaders spoke to reporters about the cost of health care legislation.

Senators spoke on health care reform legislation.

The Senate temporarily set aside debate on health care to consider a bill setting federal spending for the remainder of the budget year.

On day 10 of debate on health care reform, senators took up an amendment on drug importation and more debate on a motion to send the bill back to the Finance Committee.

Day 9 of the Senate health care reform debate. Senators discuss an amendment, submitted by Senator Ben Nelson (D-NE), restricting the use of federal funds for abortions and Senator John McCa…

The U.S. Senate began the second week and eighth day of health care legislation. They began by considering amendments from Senators Gregg and Pryor. Senator Gregg’s bars the use of any Medic…

The Senate reconvened in a special weekend session. Members continued debate on amendments, including a proposal from Senator Lincoln (D-AR) on limiting executive compensation for health ins…

Senate proceeded with debate on amendments to health care legislation. Two amendments considered included a proposal from Senator Lincoln on limiting executive compensation for health insura…

The Senate proceeded with debate on amendments to H.R. 3590, the health care bill. The previous day, the Senate passed an amendment providing preventive health services for women and another…

Senator Judd Gregg sent a letter to Republicans on ways to slow debate on health care legislation. Senators Max Baucus, Tom Harkin, and Mike Enzi discussed the letter.

Senate debate continues on H.R. 3590, the $848B plan to expand health insurance coverage. Senators will begin voting on amendments submitted by Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), Senator Lisa …

The Senate continued debate on Senator Barbara Mikulski’s (D-MD) amendment ensuring access to preventive services for women and Senator John McCain’s (R-AZ) Motion to Commit on Medicare. The…

The Senate continued a second day of debate on H.R. 3590, the $848B plan to expand health insurance coverage. Among amendments debated today is one by Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) to ensure …

The Senate debated health care reform. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) warned Senators to expect daily votes on the bill, plus evening and weekend sessions.

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee held a hearing on the impact of the economic crisis on retirement benefit plans and what Congress can do to help employees with the…