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Following their weekly caucus luncheon, Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and other members of Senate Democratic leadership spoke to reporters. Senator Schumer (D-NY) endorsed the border…

Senator Jon Tester (D-MT), a member of the conference committee tasked with reaching agreement on border security in order to avoid another government shutdown, spoke about on “FOX News…

The Senate worked on S. 47, the Natural Resources Management Act, which sets forth provisions regarding various programs, activities, and projects for the management and conservation of…

In the hope of avoiding another government shutdown, members of House and Senate Appropriations subcommittees met to work out in conference committee a deal on Homeland Security spending,…

On day 26 of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, the Senate blocked a resolution lifting of sanctions on three Russian companies. The Treasury Department the previous month…

Senator Thune (R-SD) said Democrats are “unwilling to offer any serious solution or work with the president in any serious way.” Senator Tester (D-MT) said the president first asked for…

On day 20 of a partial government shutdown, senators unanimously passed legislation providing back pay for federal workers affected by the shutdown. In an effort to force a vote on…

The Senate considered a Middle East policy bill to provide military aid to Israel and put new sanctions on Syria. Democrats had pledged to block any legislation on the floor that did not provide…

Vice President Pence held a ceremonial swearing-in ceremony with newly elected and re-elected senators. The event happens at the start of each Congress in the Old Senate Chamber. The…

Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie testified before both the House and Senate Veterans' Affairs Committees on the agency’s work to implement the MISSION Act, which was designed to improve veteran…

The Senate by voice vote passed a short-term spending bill to fund the government through February 8, 2019. Members also voted in favor of limiting debate on Joseph Maguire’s nomination to…

The Senate voted 56-41 to approve a resolution ending U.S. military aid in the war in Yemen. Senators also approved by voice vote a resolution condemning the killing of Washington Post…

The Senate adopted a measure offered by Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) to change IRS donor disclosure requirements for tax-exempt groups. Members also voted to move forward with a resolution…

The Senate in an 87-13 passed a five-year farm bill. Members also approved Jonathan Kobes' nomination to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. Senators also paid tribute to Senator Joe…

The Senate confirmed Justin Muzinich’s nomination for deputy treasury secretary. Members paid tribute to Senator Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND), who was defeated in the 2018 midterm election.

The Senate voted to limit debate on the nomination of Justin Muzinich to be deputy treasury secretary.

Senate Jon Tester (D) delivered remarks to the press after winning re-election in Montana’s Senate race.

Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie testified before the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee on the agency’s priorities. He addressed several ongoing issues including working to improve…

The Senate continued work on a water infrastructure bill that included $4.4 billion for a program that finances state and local drinking water projects. Members also approved 96-3 a…

Financial regulators testified before the Senate Banking Committee on implementation of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act. The legislation passed with…