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The Senate voted 66-32 to pass a short-term government funding bill. Also, Senator Al Franken (D-MN) delivered his farewell address. He was to leave the Senate on January 2, 2018, following…

President Trump delivered remarks at the White House after Congress passed the Republican tax reform bill. Congressional Republicans, Cabinet members, and staffers attended the event during…

The Senate debated and voted 51-48 to pass Republican tax reform legislation.

The Senate confirmed James Ho to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

Participants talked about the ways U.S. diplomatic strategy had shifted since President Trump took office and his administration’s effect ton the nation’s place of leadership in the world.…

The Senate passed a bill to extend federal government funding until December 22, 7017. Senator Al Franken (D-MN) announced he would be resigning in the coming weeks in the wake of recent…

The Senate voted to advance the nomination of Kirstjen Nielsen to be secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.

Members considered the Senate Republican tax reform bill.

The Senate confirmed the nominations of David Zatezalo to be assistant labor secretary for mine safety and health and Mark Esper for secretary of the Army.

The Senate voted to limit debate on Derek Kan’s nomination for Transportation Department undersecretary.

Witnesses testified at a hearing on oil and gas drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), specifically the coastal plain section of the refuge. The first panel comprised Alaska elected…

The Senate convened with members giving speeches on topics such as Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to be U.S. circuit judge for the Seventh Circuit of Appeals.

The Senate continued work on Scott Palk’s nomination to be a district judge for the Western District of Oklahoma.

In a 51-49 vote, the Senate passed the Republican fiscal year 2018 budget resolution which clears the way for committees to work on tax legislation Senator Rand Paul (KY) was the only…

The Senate confirmed the nominations of Lee Cissna to be director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and Randal Quarles to be a member and vice chair of the Federal Reserve…

Defense Secretary James Mattis and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair General Joseph Dunford appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee to discuss the president’s strategy in Afghanistan. Committee Chair…

The Senate confirmed Ralph Erickson to be a judge on the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals and voted to limit debate and advance the nomination of FCC Chair Ajit Pai for another five-year…

General Joseph Dunford testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on his nomination to serve a second term as chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He assessed various ongoing…

The Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing on legislation to combat sex trafficking, specifically a section of the bill that would allow victims to sue internet companies that can…

Navy Secretary Richard Spencer and Chief of Naval Operations Admiral John Richardson testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the recent ship incidents at sea. In August…