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Democratic Senators Joe Manchin (WV), Murray (WA), and Wyden (OR) held a news conference to announce their plan to force a vote on a resolution aimed at getting the Senate involved in protec…

The Senate adopted a measure offered by Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) to change IRS donor disclosure requirements for tax-exempt groups. Members also voted to move forward with a resolution that…

The Bipartisan Policy Center hosted an event on chronic illness care. Senators Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) provided keynote remarks and were lauded for their work on chronic illn…

The Senate voted to limit debate on the nomination of Justin Muzinich to be deputy treasury secretary.

In the weekly Democratic address, Senator Ron Wyden (OR) talked about Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. He began by sp…

Acting Architect of the Capitol Christine Merdon, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and members of the Oregon congressional delegation delivered remarks before lighting the U.S. Capitol Christm…

The Senate considered the nomination of Bernard McNamee to serve on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

The Senate Finance Committee considered the nomination of Andrew Saul to head the Social Security Administration. Mr. Saul, a former chair of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board d…

The Senate continued work on a water infrastructure bill that included $4.4 billion for a program that finances state and local drinking water projects. Members also approved 96-3 a procedur…

In a vote of 50-48 vote, the Senate confirmed Judge Brett Kavanaugh to be an associate justice on the Supreme Court. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), who voted “no” on cloture and was the only…

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue was joined by Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Steve Daines (R-MT) to announce a new strategy for improving Amer…

Auto industry executives and labor union leaders testified before the Senate Finance Committee on the potential impact of Trump administration tariffs on the U.S. auto industry. The Commerce…

The Senate Intelligence Committee held a hearing on the use of social media misinformation campaigns by foreign actors. Members asked witnesses particularly about what they had observed and …

The Congressional Management Foundation held an awards ceremony to recognize members of Congress and staffers for non-legislative achievements and constituent services. Members accepting awa…

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee. Senators focused on Russian interference in U.S. elections an…

Following their weekly caucus luncheon, Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) and other members of Senate Democratic leadership spoke to reporters.

The Senate continued consideration of H.R. 6157, a two-bill $857 billion fiscal year 2019 spending package containing the two largest annual spending bills that fund the Defense Department a…

The Senate confirmed two U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit nominations: Marvin Quattlebaum and Julius Richardson. Senators also unanimously passed Senator Brian Schatz’s (D-HI) Fr…

The Senate confirmed Britt Grant to the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. They also voted to advance four fiscal year 2019 spending bills.

Senators passed a four-month extension of the National Flood Insurance Program.