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The U.S. Senate convened for a legislative session.

The Senate convened for a period of morning business, with the time equally divided. At about 2 p.m., the Senate began consideration of HR 6156, the Russia/Moldova trade bill. The Senate co…

The Senate convened for a legislative session.

The Senate continued debate on health care legislation.

The Senate continued debate on the nomination of Alaberto Jose Jordan as a U.S. 11th Circuit Court judge. The Surface Transportation bill was also on the agenda.

Seven of the nine Democratic presidential candidates debated a variety of domestic and foreign policy issues. Paul Anger moderated the debate. The candidates responded to questions from Mr. …

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. *At 4:30pm, the Senate will proceed to executive session in order to consider the following nominations: -Norman L. Eisen, of the …

The Senate began work on an infrastructure and transportation spending package, the second piece of President Obama’s jobs plan.

The Senate debated compromise legislation to raise the debt ceiling and begin a deficit reduction process. The measure passed the House the previous day on a vote of 269 to 161. The vote lat…

The Senate continued consideration of S. 223, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act. Roll call votes on or in relation to the bill were expected throughout the day.

The Senate debated and ratified the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia on a vote of 71 to 26. They also passed provisions to assist first responders to the September 11, 200…

Senators met to vote on the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act, the “Don’t ask, Don’t tell” policy in the military and the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START)…

The Senate continued work on extension of tax breaks and unemployment benefits. Lawmakers also failed to move forward on Senator Lisa Murkowski’s (R-AK) measure that would have limited EPA a…

Senators Kerry and Lieberman unveiled their energy and climate change legislation. The bill seeks to reduce carbon emissions at the country’s biggest polluters including power plants, heavy …

Senators reacted to the 60-40 vote earlier in the morning to limit debate on the manager’s amendment to the health care bill.

The Senate health care debate is temporarily on hold as Senators debate the FY 2010 Defense spending bill. Throughout the day, Senators may continue to speak on health care legislation and t…

Senators Kerry, Graham, and Lieberman spoke to reporters about climate change legislation.