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Senate Republican leaders spoke with reporters following their weekly party luncheon, which was attended by Vice President-elect Mike Pence. Topics included the remaining legislative items r…

The Senate resumed debate on a $6.3 billion medical research bill, which would expedite the development and delivery of medical cures and treatments.

Senate Republican leaders spoke to reporters about the legislative agenda for the remainder of the lame-duck session. They also discussed the vacancy on the Supreme Court and the nomination …

The Senate debated a bill to expand rural health care, the Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes (ECHO) Act (S. 2873)

Senate Republican leaders spoke to reporters after their weekly party luncheon. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (KY) said it was time to accept the presidential election results and move for…

Senators spoke about the election of Donald Trump as the next president and what its impact on the legislative agenda and the country.

South Dakota’s U.S. Senate candidates, incumbent Senator John Thune (R) and Jay Williams (D), participated in a debate ahead of Election Day. The two candidates answered questions on a varie…

South Dakota U.S. Senate candidates, incumbent Senator John Thune (R) and Jay Williams (D), participated in a debate ahead of Election Day. Topics included the national debt, Social Security…

The Senate defeated a pair of amendments to end debate and move forward with a temporary government funding bill to keep the federal government open through December 9.

Federal Communications Commission commissioners testified at a hearing on oversight of the organization and telecommunications issues. Among the issues discussed were an upcoming FCC vote th…

A Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation subcommittee held a hearing on “ticket bot” software, which allows scalpers to purchase tickets in bulk for resale at a higher price to consumer…

Senate Republican party leaders briefed reporters on the current legislative agenda. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) mentioned negotiations to continue funding the government b…

The Senate resumed consideration of H.R. 5325, the legislative vehicle for a short-term continuing resolution to fund the federal government past September 30 and avoid a shutdown.

The Senate resumed work on S. 2848, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), a water projects authorization bill.

Senate Republican leaders spoke to reporters at about their legislative agenda following the weekly caucus luncheons. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said Republicans had a very good …

The Senate resumed debate on S. 2848, a water project authorization bill, which authorizes Army Corps of Engineers flood and hurricane recovery projects and provides funds to cities with lea…

The Senate passed an opioid abuse treatment bill. Members also voted 89-4 in favor of extending Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funding to September 30, 2017, and confirmed Carla Hayde…

The Senate resumed debate on S. 524, an opioid abuse prevention bill.

The Senate approved a bill to establish voluntary federal labeling standards for genetically modified foods, followed by a procedural vote blocking a defense spending bill. 

The Senate resumed debate on S. 3100, a bill to block federal funding from “sanctuary” cities that bar local law enforcement officials from cooperating with federal immigration officials. Me…