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The Senate voted 68-29 to approve the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill to fund the government through September 30, 2023. The measure would next go to the House for consideration and a vo…

The Senate confirmed Lynne Tracy to be U.S. ambassador to Russia. Lawmakers also debated the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill.

The Senate voted to begin debate a $1.7 trillion spending package for fiscal year 2023, as government funding was set to run out on Friday, December 23. Members also confirmed the nomination…

The Senate confirmed Martin Gruenberg’s nomination to be a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance . of the

The Senate approved two House-passed measures. One funds the government for one week through December 23, and other is the fiscal year 2023 defense programs and policies bill. Members also c…

State Department nominees testified at a confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The nominees were ambassador to Cyprus nominee Julie Fisher, ambassador to Armeni…

Lynne Tracy, President Biden’s nominee to serve as ambassador to Russia, testified at her confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Senators questioned and commente…

The Senate voted 80-15 to approve legislation to avert a railway shutdown. The measure, which would next go to President Biden to sign, codifies a deal between the railroads and union worker…

Financial regulators testified at a Senate Banking Committee hearing on oversight of the banking system, including the cryptocurrency market. This hearing occurred after the recent collapse …

CEOs from the country’s six largest banks, including Jamie Dimon from JPMorgan Chase, Jane Fraser from Citigroup, and Brian Moynihan from Bank of America, testified at a Senate Banking Commi…

Senators Durbin (D-IL), Schumer (D-NY), and others spoke with reporters about legislation intended to protect the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

Treasury and State Department officials testified at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on the ongoing sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. Senators applauded the …

Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler testified before the Senate Banking Committee at an oversight hearing of his agency. In response to a question on the importance of clim…

The Senate resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.6833, the legislative vehicle for the continuing resolution.

Maryland Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Birrane and Federal Insurance Office Director Steven Seitz testified at a Senate Banking Committee hearing on current practices in the insurance indu…

Treasury and Justice Department officials testified at a Senate Banking Committee hearing on the effectiveness of U.S. sanctions against Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine. Elizabeth Rosenb…

Housing advocates and landlords testified before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee on the importance of available and affordable housing for low-income renters. They sp…

The Senate approved changes to a global climate agreement to reduce hydrofluorocarbons, which are gases commonly used in air conditioning and refrigerators. Members also voted in favor of li…

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and other lawmakers held a news conference on the federal response to Hurricane Fiona, which left devastating damage in Puerto Rico. The lawmakers…

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and other Democratic leaders spoke to reporters in the Capitol following their weekly caucus luncheon.