Senate Session
The Senate passed a five-year reauthorization bill for Federal Aviation Administration programs. The legislation would next go to the House for final approval. With current funding set to ex…
View in Congressional Chronicle981 viewsThe Senate passed a five-year reauthorization bill for Federal Aviation Administration programs. The legislation would next go to the House for final approval. With current funding set to ex…
View in Congressional Chronicle981 viewsThe Senate continued work on a five-year Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill. Current FAA programs were due to expire at midnight on May 10.
View in Congressional Chronicle323 viewsThe Senate confirmed Georgia Alexakis' nomination to be a U.S. District Court judge for Northern Illinois.
View in Congressional Chronicle667 viewsIn a 79-18 vote, the Senate approved the $95.3 billion House-passed foreign aid package that includes money for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The measure also includes new sanctions against R…
View in Congressional Chronicle6,243 viewsFollowing leader remarks, the Senate proceeded to executive session and resumed consideration of Michael Whitaker’s nomination for administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration for th…
View in Congressional Chronicle793 viewsFollowing leadership remarks on the death of Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), who passed away the previous evening, lawmakers continued working on legislation to extend funding through Novem…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,538 viewsIn a 86-11 vote, the Senate passed its version of the fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. The House earlier in the month passed its own version.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,411 viewsThe Senate confirmed two nominations: Rosemarie Hidalgo, director of the Department of Justice’s Violence Against Women Office, and Kymberly Evanson, U.S. District Court judge for the Wester…
View in Congressional Chronicle271 viewsThe Senate approved a U.S.-Chile income tax treaty, the first bilateral income tax treaty between the two countries. Members also failed, 49-50, to repeal an ATF rule on pistol braces. Membe…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,351 viewsThe Senate confirmed two U.S. district judge nominations: P. Casey Pitts, Northern District of California; and Dale Ho, Southern District of New York. Lawmakers also voted to invoke cloture …
View in Congressional Chronicle1,046 viewsThe Senate voted 68-27 to advance consideration of legislation repealing the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) against Iraq. Nineteen Republicans joined Democrat…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,200 viewsIn 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. …
View in Congressional Chronicle1,713 viewsThe Senate confirmed Adrienne Nelson’s nomination to be a U.S. District Court judge for Oregon. Lawmakers also advanced the U.S. District Court nominations of Ana Reyes to be a judge for the…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,232 viewsSenate 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…
398 viewsThe Senate confirmed Agnes Schaefer to be assistant secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. Lawmakers continued work on the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill to fund the go…
View in Congressional Chronicle737 viewsThe 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…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,135 viewsThe Senate voted 62-37 to advance a House-passed marriage equality legislation protecting same-sex and interracial marriage under federal law. Twelve Republicans voted “yes” along with all D…
View in Congressional Chronicle4,182 viewsThe 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…
View in Congressional Chronicle873 viewsThe Senate continued work on judicial nominations, including confirming Sarah Merriam’s nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Members also confirmed David Pekoski t…
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