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The Senate continued work on legislation providing $95.3 billion in foreign aid to Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine. Members took no votes.

The Senate voted to begin debate on a continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown and fund the government through November 17, 2023. Members also failed to override President Biden’…

The Senate confirmed Jeffrey Cummings' nomination to be a U.S. District Court judge for the Northern District of Illinois. Members also voted to advance the fiscal year 2024 spending package…

The Senate confirmed Natasha Merle’s nomination to be a U.S. District Court judge for Eastern New York, and members voted to move forward with a tax treaty with Chile. Senators also debated …

The Senate confirmed two U.S. District Court nominations, Orelia Merchant (Eastern New York) and Wesley Hsu (Central California), and voted in favor of limiting debate on LaShonda Hunt’s nom…

The Senate voted to repeal a Department of Homeland Security rule preventing non-citizens from entering the U.S. if they are likely to need certain government benefits. Members also confirme…

The Senate failed in a 57-42 vote to invoke cloture on a bill requiring the VA to conduct research on the health effects of medicinal cannabis for veterans. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-…

The Senate continued debate on legislation to extend federal programs that provide grants to local fire departments for training, equipment, and staffing.

In an 81-14 vote, the Senate approved a House-passed resolution repealing a District of Columbia law reducing penalties for certain crimes, including carjackings, burglaries, and robberies. …

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D) and party colleagues spoke to reporters about protecting abortion rights in the wake of the 50th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision that was str…

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 Doris Pryor to be a U.S. Court of Appeals judge for the Seventh Circuit.

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.

The Senate continued debate on a short-term spending bill to avert a government shutdown.

The Senate confirmed Elizabeth Heinzelman’s nomination to be general counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency. Members also voted to limit debate on the nomination of Julianna Childs to be…

Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ), activists, and other lawmakers spoke at a Capitol Hill rally to mark the 10th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival…

The Senate worked on executive and judicial nominations.

In a 49-51 vote, the Senate blocked consideration of a bill to protect a woman’s right to have an abortion. Sixty votes were needed to begin debate and amend the bill. All Republicans voted …

The Senate confirmed Asmeret Asefaw Berthe’s nomination to serve as Department of Energy science director. Members also approved Lisa Cook to serve as the first Black woman to serve on the F…

The Senate confirmed Kathryn Huff’s nomination for assistant energy secretary for nuclear energy.