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The Senate approved two House-passed measures. One funds the government for one week through December 23, and other is the fiscal year 2023 defense programs and policies bill. Members also…

The Senate confirmed Maria del R. Antongiorgi-Jordan’s nomination to be a U.S. District Court judge for Puerto Rico. In a 62-36 vote, members also approved a resolution to end the COVID-19…

The Senate resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.6833, the legislative vehicle for the continuing resolution.

The Senate deadlocked 49-49 on moving forward with a campaign finance disclosure bill that would have required groups to disclose donors that give $10,000 during an election cycle. Members…

The Senate approved the Inflation Reduction Act, the Democratic bill on tax policy, health care, and climate change. The vote was 51-50, with Vice President Kamala Harris presiding to break the…

The Senate confirmed Constance Milstein to be U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Malta. Lawmakers also approved a House-passed water resources development bill.

The Senate continued work on legislation providing $54 billion in grants for U.S. semiconductor computer chip manufacturing to better compete with China. Member also worked on several judicial…

The Senate confirmed three nominations: Nina Morrison, U.S. District Court judge for the Eastern District of New York; Todd Harper, member of the National Credit Union Administration; and Amy…

Senate Republicans blocked the motion to proceed to consideration of a House-passed domestic terrorism prevention bill to establish domestic terrorism offices at the Homeland Security and Justice Departments as well as the FBI.…

Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) held a news conference with several of his Republican colleagues to discuss border security and plans by the Biden administration to end Title 42 Trump-era…

The Senate voted to begin debate on a bill to increase science and technology research funding. The legislation is designed to assist the U.S. chipmaking industry better compete with…

Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) and a group of Republican senators held a news conference to discuss Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky address to Congress on the Russian invasion of his country. Senator Portman said…

The Senate passed the $1.5 trillion omnibus spending package, which funds the government through September 30, 2022. The bill includes $13.6 billion in aid for Ukraine. Members also confirmed…

The Senate approved a joint resolution to end former President Trump’s declaration of a COVID-19 national emergency. Members also continued work on legislation to overhaul U.S. Postal…

The Senate continued work on legislation to overhaul U.S. Postal Service delivery operations and finances including the retiree health benefits for all current and retired employees.…

Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and fellow Republicans held a news conference to discuss the increase in crime rates across the country.

The Senate confirmed seven nominations: Scott A. Nathan, chief executive officer of the United States International Development Finance Corporation; Douglas R. Bush, assistant secretary of…

The Senate confirmed the nominations of Rupa Puttagunta, Kenia Lopez, and Sean Staples to be associate judges for the District of Columbia Superior Court. Members also voted to advance nine…

By a 49-51 margin, the Senate blocked the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021 from advancing to a final passage vote. Sixty votes were needed. No Republicans voted for the legislation, and all…

The Senate confirmed the nomination of Anne Witkowsky to be an assistant secretary of state.