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Senate Democrats held a year-end news conference in which they criticized President Trump and congressional Republicans on their 2017 legislative agenda, including the recently passed tax re…

The Senate voted 66-32 to pass a short-term government funding bill. Also, Senator Al Franken (D-MN) delivered his farewell address. He was to leave the Senate on January 2, 2018, following …

Following their weekly caucus lunch, Senate Democratic leaders spoke to reporters before final Senate debate on the Republican tax reform bill.

The Senate passed a bill to extend federal government funding until December 22, 7017. Senator Al Franken (D-MN) announced he would be resigning in the coming weeks in the wake of recent all…

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee held a hearing on President Trump’s nomination of former Eli Lilly head Alex Azar for Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary. C…

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee held a hearing on ways to simplify the application for federal student aid for undergraduate and graduate students. Among the witne…

The Senate passed the Republican tax reform bill, 51 - 49. Senator Bob Corker was the only Republican to vote against the measure, and no Democrats voted for it.

Senators voted 52-48 in favor of a motion to proceed to consideration of the Republicans' tax reform bill for 20 hours. Members also debated a motion offered by Finance Committee Ranking Mem…

The Senate Budget Committee met to approve legislation to reform the tax code and open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) to expanded oil and gas drilling for consideration on the Se…

The Senate confirmed the nominations of David Zatezalo to be assistant labor secretary for mine safety and health and Mark Esper for secretary of the Army.

The Senate confirmed the nomination of Steven Bradbury to be Transportation Department general counsel. Lawmakers also voted on favor of limiting debate on Dave Zatezalo’s nomination for ass…

The Senate approved the nomination of Peter Robb to be general counsel pf the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Members also voted to limit debate on the nomination of William Wehrum to…

The Senate confirmed Joan Larsen as a judge for the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Members also voted to limit debate on Allison Eid’s nomination for judge in the Tenth Circuit Court of App…

Medical experts testified at a hearing on efforts to improve public health outcomes and reduce health care costs. The witnesses provided recommendations for developing more effective workpla…

Witnesses, including college officials and legal experts, testified at a hearing to examine free speech on college campuses. All were asked about which instances would cross the line and not…

The Senate continued work on Scott Palk’s nomination to be a district judge for the Western District of Oklahoma.

Senators gave speeches on a $36.5 billion emergency supplemental disaster aid in response to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria and wildfires in California.

Representatives from prescription drug manufacturing, distribution, and retail industries testified at a hearing on the causes of rising prescription drug costs.

Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin was among the witnesses who testified about preventing veteran suicide before the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee. Secretary Shulkin said veteran …

In a 51-49 vote, the Senate passed the Republican fiscal year 2018 budget resolution which clears the way for committees to work on tax legislation Senator Rand Paul (KY) was the only Republ…