Videos

The Senate confirmed two nominations: Stephen Vaden to be a judge on the U.S. Court of International Trade and Kathryn Kimball Mizelle to be U.S. District judge for the Middle District of Fl…

The Senate convened and continued the previous legislative day, as members the previous evening recessed rather than adjourned. Senators continued work on the nomination of Michael Newman to…

The Senate began work on the fiscal year 2021 Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the annual defense programs and policy bill.

The Senate worked on James Knepp’s nomination for U.S. District Court judge for the Northern District of Ohio.

The Senate voted to advance Brian Montgomery’s nomination for deputy secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

In an 80-16 vote, the Senate voted to reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) through December 1, 2023. Lawmakers approved an amendment dealing with FISA courts, changin…

Senators spoke on various subjects as, off the floor, negotiations continued on another coronavirus pandemic economic relief bill continued.

The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial was dedicated to the nation’s 34th president, whose World War II leadership and two-term presidency are remembered at a site just off the National Mall and …

The Senate confirmed Mark Scarsi’s nomination for U.S. district judge for Central California. Members also advanced Stanley Blumenfeld’s nomination for U.S. district judge for Central Califo…

In a 90-8 vote, the Senate approved a House-passed coronavirus economic aid package. It includes two weeks of paid leave for sick and quarantined workers, extends state unemployment insuranc…

The Senate continued work on a bill to reset energy and environment policy. The legislation combines more than 50 bills offered by various senators, both Democrats and Republicans, and inclu…

The Senate confirmed Christopher Waller to be a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors for a term of 14 years from February 1, 2016. Members also confirmed Liam Hardy for a 15-year…

Prior to the final vote in the impeachment trial of President Trump, senators spoke about the reasons for their votes. Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Majority Leader Mitch McConn…

Senators made speeches about the coronavirus pandemic.

The Senate convened and later went into a rare closed session, sometimes called a “secret” session, as members considered Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the Supreme Court. This sess…

The Senate convened for a period of morning business with members permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes. No votes were taken.

The Senate confirmed Edward Meyers to be a judge for a 15-year term on the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, which hears monetary claims against the U.S. government. Members also advanced Andrea…

The Senate failed to override President Trump’s veto of a war powers resolution that would have limited U.S. military action toward Iran without congressional approval. Lawmakers also spoke …

The Senate voted 53-42 to block a Department of Education rule changing its policy on student loan debt forgiveness. Lawmakers also continued work on a bill to reset energy and environment p…