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Tennessee Republican Senators Bob Corker and Lamar Alexander spoke to reporters about “fiscal cliff” impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress cannot reach a new…

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.

Senators paid tribute to Senator Daniel Inouye (D-HI), who died the previous day.

The Senate convened for a legislative session. Vice President Joe Biden swore in Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) as president pro tempore of the Senate.

Senators Chuck Schumer and Lamar Alexander gave an update on Inaugural planning. They spoke from the inaugural ceremony platform at the West Front of the Capitol where public ceremonies woul…

The U.S. Senate convened for a legislative session and therafter resumed consideration of S.3637, the TAG extension legislation.

At 2:15p.m. senators voted to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S 3637. The Senate confirmed the nomination John E. Dowdell, of Oklahoma, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern …

Business, political, and retired military leaders talked about the report they were releasing, “National Strategy for Energy Security: Harnessing American Resources and Innovation.” The repo…

The Senate resumed consideration of S. 3254, the defense authorization bill. At 5 p.m. the Senate met in executive session to consider the nomination of Paul William Grimm to be a U.S. Distr…

Senate Republican leaders spoke to reporters and answered questions about passage of a deficit reduction bill that also raised the debt ceiling. The measure passed by a vote of 74 to 26.

The Senate continued work on the Sportsmans' Bill and then on a bill setting Defense Department programs and policies for the next year.

Senate Republicans spoke on the chamber floor about the leadership of Senate Democrats and President Obama.

College and university executives testified on tuition cost control methods used at their institutions. Some of their recommendations included financial aid literacy counseling programs, red…

The Senate convened for a legislative session.

The Senate convened for a legislative session.

During a legislative session, the majority leader and minority argued about the Senate agenda, and other lawmakers gave general speeches

The Senate continued work on a payroll tax credit bill for small businesses.

*At 2:15pm, there will be six hours and 15 minutes of debate remaining in post-cloture time on the motion to proceed to the FDA reauthorization bill. Two hours is reserved for Sen. Harkin; f…

Sen. James Inhofe, R-OK, that aims to overturn emissions requirements for mercury and other toxins that were issued by the EPA in December. At 11:30am, the Senate will take a roll call vote …