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In an 87-12 vote, the Senate passed a criminal justice reform bill, the First Step (Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person) Act. The bill reduces…

Senate Republican leaders spoke to reporters following a weekly lunch meeting with the party’s caucus. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said he would continue to work with the White Ho…

The Senate voted 56-41 to approve a resolution ending U.S. military aid in the war in Yemen. Senators also approved by voice vote a resolution condemning the killing of Washington Post contr…

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…

Following their weekly caucus luncheon, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and other members of Senate Republican leadership spoke with reporters. Senator McConnell said the Senate would…

The Senate in an 87-13 passed a five-year farm bill. Members also approved Jonathan Kobes' nomination to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. Senators also paid tribute to Senator Joe Donnel…

Federal Trade Commission Chair Joseph Simons and other commissioners testified on the agency’s budget and priorities. Senators asked questions on a variety of consumer protection topics, inc…

The Senate confirmed two nominations: Kathleen Kraninger to be the next Consumer Financial Protection Bureau director, and Bernard McNamee to serve on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commissio…

The Senate confirmed Stephen Vaden’s nomination for Department of Agriculture general counsel. Members also voted in favor of limiting debate on Karen Kelley’s nomination for Department of C…

Senate Republican leaders spoke to reporters in the Capitol following their weekly party luncheon. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) talked about topics that included funding for the U.…

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) spoke to reporters after his conference’s leadership election following the 2018 midterm election. He was joined by the other Senate Republican …

The Senate passed a two-year $20 billion bill to set policy and programs for the Coast Guard. The bill requires the Coast Guard to enforce new rules from the Environmental Protection Agency …

The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held a hearing on implementing positive train control (PTC) technology, which is designed to automatically stop a train before certa…

The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held a hearing on the challenges facing companies working to extend broadband access in rural areas of the U.S. Experts testified on…

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…

Senate Republican leaders spoke to reporters in the Capitol following their weekly party luncheon. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) spoke about the legislative agenda, which he …

The Senate worked on White House nominations.

The Senate continued debate and discussion of Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to be an associate justice on the Supreme Court.

The Senate continued the legislative day of September 28, 2018. Members voted 93-6 in favor of a five-year re-authorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and 98-1 in favor of…

The Senate continued the legislative day of September 28, 2018. Members spoke about Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) during his remarks said a co…