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The Senate worked on executive and judicial nominations.

The Senate approved the House-passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The final vote was 88-11. Members also confirmed several judicial nominations, including Jennifer Sung to the …

The Senate voted 86-13 to advance the fiscal year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Members also voted to limit debate on Samantha Elliott’s nomination to be a U.S. District Co…

The Senate confirmed Lucy Koh’s nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

A memorial service for former Senator Bob Dole (R-KS), the 1996 Republican presidential nominee, was held at the National Cathedral. Mr. Dole died December 5, 2021, at the age of 98. Speaker…

President Biden and lawmakers gathered at the U.S. Capitol for a tribute ceremony to the late Senator Bob Dole (R-KS), who died on December 5, 2021, at age 98.

The Senate passed legislation allowing an increase in the debt limit with a simple majority vote. Members also voted to advance two nominations to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Cir…

The Senate confirmed two nominations: Rachel Rollins for U.S. attorney in Massachusetts, with Vice President Kamala Harris casting the tie-breaking vote on both her confirmation and the clot…

The Senate confirmed Acting Federal Communications Commission Chair Jessica Rosenworcel’s nomination to serve another term on the commission. Members also voted to advance Deirdre Hamilton’s…

The Senate voted to advance the Acting Federal Communications Commission Chair Jessica Rosenworcel’s nomination to serve another term on the commission. Members also paid tribute to the form…

The Senate approved a House-passed continuing resolution to fund the government through February 18, 2022, thus avoiding a shutdown ahead of a December 3 deadline. An amendment to the measur…

The Senate continued work on the fiscal year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

The Senate continued work on the fiscal year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

The Senate failed to invoke cloture on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Sixty votes were needed to advance the measure.

The Senate began official work on the fiscal year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

The Senate considered the fiscal year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

The Senate voted to limit debate on Brian Nelson’s nomination for treasury undersecretary for terrorism and financial crimes. Vice President Kamala Harris presided to cast the deciding vote …

The Senate confirmed Graham Steele’s nomination for assistant secretary of the treasury for financial institutions, and voted to limit debate on Robert Bonnie’s nomination for undersecretary…

The Senate voted to advance Graham Steele’s nomination for assistant secretary of the treasury for financial institutions.

The Senate confirmed Michael Connor’s nomination for assistant secretary of the Army for civil works, and Robert Santos' nomination for director of the U.S. Census Bureau.