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The U.S. Senate convened for a legislative session.

Senator Harry Reid (D-VV) spoke on the Senate floor about the “fiscal cliff” of impending tax increases and budget cuts in January 2013 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement.

The Senate convened for a legislative session.

The Senate convened for a rare Sunday legislative session. The nominations of William Joseph Baer, of Maryland, to be an assistant attorney general, and of Carol J. Galante, of California, t…

Senate Leaders Harry Reid (D-NV) and Mitch McConnell (R-KY) spoke on the Senate floor about their meeting at the White House to discuss the “fiscal cliff” tax increases and budget cuts set t…

The Senate convened for a legislative session and resumed consideration of H.R.5949, the FISA bill. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of H.R.1, the Emergency Supplemental Appropr…

The Senate convened for a legislative session and resumed consideration of H.R.5949, the FISA bill. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of H.R.1, the Emergency Supplemental Appropri…

Minority Leader McConnell and Majority Leader Reid debated about the impasse regarding reaching a deal to avoid the “fiscal cliff” of automatic tax increases and spending cuts scheduled for …

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) urged members of the House of Representatives to come back in session and vote on legislation extending tax cuts for incomes under $250,000. The Sena…

The Senate convened and began consideration of H.R. 5949, the FISA bill. Brian Schatz (D-HI) was sworn in as the replacement for Senator Daniel Inouye, who died on December 17, 2012.

Scenes were shown of Senator Daniel Inouye’s (D-HI) casket arriving at the U.S Capitol building prior to being left to lie in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. The service included invocati…

Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) made remarks before he was sworn in as president pro tempore following the death of Senator Daniel Inouye (D-HI).

Senate Majority Leader Harry (D-NV) paid tribute to Senator Daniel Inouye (D-HI), who died the previous day.

The Senate convened and began consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R.4310, the National Defense Authorization Act. Thereafter, the Senate proceeded to vote on the motion to …

Senate Democratic leaders spoke to reporters about “fiscal cliff” negotiations and Speaker Boehner’s “Plan B” bill, which would raise income taxes for those making $1million or more. Majorit…

The Senate convened for a legislative session. The Senate considered H.R.1, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill for the relief of victims of Hurricane Sandy.

The Senate convened for a legislative session and resumed consideration of H.R.1, the legislative vehicle for the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill to provide relief for victims of …

The Senate convened for a period of morning business and thereafter resumed consideration of H.R.1, the legislative vehicle for the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill to provide reli…

Senate Majority Leader Reid spoke to reporters about the status of “fiscal cliff” negotiations.

The Senate considered relief for victims of Hurricane Sandy. Tributes were made to Senator Daniel Inouye (D-HI), who died the previous day. The Senate adjourned under the provisions of S.Res…