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Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) and Senate Republican colleagues spoke to reporters about President Biden’s Build Back Better legislation.

Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) and several other Senate Republicans held a news conference to discuss IRS funding.

Senate Republicans spoke with reporters about their opposition to President Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine requirements for businesses. Senator Mike Braun (IN) said that while he favors people get…

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…

Michael Bolton, the inspector general of the U.S. Capitol Police, testified at a Senate Rules and Administration Committee hearing on the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Mr. Bol…

The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee held a confirmation for Federal Communications Commission (FCC) nominee Gigi Sohn and three Department of Commerce nominees. Most o…

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…

A group of Senate Republicans hold a news conference to discuss rising energy prices and the Biden administration’s response.

The Senate confirmed two U.S. District Court judicial nominations: Michael Nachmanoff for the East District of Virginia, and Sarala Vidya Nagal for Connecticut. Members also voted to limit d…

Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, U.S. Copyright Office Director Shira Perlmutter, and other officials testified at a Senate Rules and Administration Committee hearing on efforts to modern…

In a 49-51 vote, the Senate blocked S. 2747, the Freedom to Vote Act. Sixty votes were needed to begin debate on the Democratic elections and voting rights bill. Majority Leader Chuck Schume…

The Senate voted to extend the debt limit through December 3, 2021. The Treasury Department had indicated that the nation would reach its borrowing limit in 11 days without congressional act…

Senate Republicans held a news conference on the U.S. border and immigration.

Officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers testified at a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing on the response to Hurricane Ida. They answered questions on a variety of…

The Senate confirmed two nominations: Paloma Adams-Allen to be deputy administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and Lauren King to be U.S. District Court judge …

Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco testified at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on reauthorizing the 1994 Violence Against Women Act. Other topics discussed included the FBI’s mishandl…

Recycling and environmental policy experts testified at a hearing on ways to encourage and improve recycling. Topics included streamlining the process, safe ways to reuse materials, and educ…

The Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing on several of President Biden’s circuit court and executive nominations. The first panel included nominees Beth Robinson to the Sec…

The Senate passed a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, 69-30. Vice President Kamala Harris read the final vote. All Democrats and 19 Republicans voted for the measure, including M…

The Senate voted 67-27 to advance and limit debate on the bipartisan infrastructure bill. Members also confirmed Eunice Lee’s nomination to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second …