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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) addressesd reporters and answers their questions following the weekly Republican caucus lunch. McConnell said legislation requiring approval of …

The Senate votes on confirmation of the following nominations, which were expected to be confirmed by voice vote: Daniel Santos to be a member of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board …

The Senate continued work on a $577 billion defense spending bill, nominations, and a $1.1 trillion spending deal approved by the House on December 11th. Senator Cruz (R-TX) raised a constit…

The Senate cleared, by unanimous consent, a resolution continuing current federal funding for two days, giving the chamber time to debate H.R. 83, the $1.1 trillion federal spending bill, wh…

The Senate considered a House-passed defense authorization bill, which authorized $585 billion for defense programs for 2015.

Congress awarded the Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol in recognition of their “military service and exemplary record during World War II.” Former …

Members of the Senate Republican leadership briefed reporters and responded to their questions following their weekly policy lunch. They said that the release of the Intelligence Committe…

After a period of morning business, the Senate debated bills and nominees. They approved two of President Obama’s nominations.

The Senate convened for a legislative session. Senators from both parties reacted to the Senate Intelligence Committee’s release of its report on CIA enhanced interrogation techniques.

The Senate convened for debate and voted on several nominations. Senator James Rockefeller IV delivered his farewell speech.

The Senate convened for a period of morning business, with senators permitted to speak on any topic and introduce bills. Later, they voted on several of President Obama’s nominations to the …

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, the incoming majority leader in the 114th Congress, talked with Gerald Seib about the Republican agenda once his party takes control of the Senate. …

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered a Thanksgiving Day message on his website.

The Senate was in a period of morning business, with senators allowed to speak on a variety of topics. Earlier, Senators voted on a series of judicial and executive nominations.

The Senate convened for a legislative session.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Senator John Hoeven (R-ND), and others spoke after Keystone XL Pipeline authorization bill failed by one vote.

Senate Republicans spoke to reporters following weekly party lunches. Topics included the Keystone XL Pipeline bill, immigration, and government funding. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConne…

The Senate began debate on S. 2280, a bill sponsored by Senators John Hoeven (R-ND) and Mary Landrieu (D-LA) to approve the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline.

The Senate voted 88-1 to agree to House modifications to S. 1086, a bill that would give subsidies to low-income families for child care. Senators also voted to limit debate on three judicia…

The Senate has voted 96-1 to advance the Child Care and Development Block Grants Act, which would provide aid to low-income families to help pay for childcare. Senators are now making genera…