Dr. Robert Califf, President Biden’s nominee to be Food and Drug Admimistration commissioner, testified at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Health Committee. He answered questions…
1,183 viewsA memorial service was held for former Senator Bob Dole (R-KS), the 1996 Republican presidential nominee, in his hometown of Russell, Kansas. Senator Dole died on December 5, 2021, at the…
698 viewsSenate Republicans spoke with reporters about their opposition to President Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine requirements for businesses. Senator Mike Braun (IN) said that while he favors people getting…
429 viewsThe Senate confirmed two nominations: Rachel Rollins for U.S. attorney in Massachusetts, with Vice President Kamala Harris casting the tie-breaking vote on both her confirmation and the cloture…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,970 viewsThe Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee holds a hearing on legislation intended to improve outdoor recreation opportunities and infrastructure.
10 viewsThe Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on several pending pieces of legislation intended to improve outdoor recreation opportunities and infrastructure. Senators…
382 viewsThe Senate approved a House-passed continuing resolution to fund the government through February 18, 2022, thus avoiding a shutdown ahead of a December 3 deadline. An amendment to the measure…
View in Congressional Chronicle3,430 viewsThe Senate continued work on the fiscal year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
View in Congressional Chronicle541 viewsThe Senate continued work on the fiscal year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
View in Congressional Chronicle639 viewsSenator John Boozman (R-AR) and Senate Republicans held a news conference on inflation and rising prices on Thanksgiving-related goods and services.
249 viewsThe Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to examine rising energy costs. Witnesses discussed factors contributing to the energy crisis and steps the federal…
1,069 viewsDr. Anthony Fauci, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky, and other health officials testified at a Senate hearing on the Biden administration’s coronavirus response efforts. Senators pressed the…
11,966 viewsSenator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Republican colleagues held a news conference to discuss their opposition to federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
883 viewsThe Senate confirmed four nominations: Benjamin Harris, assistant treasury secretary for economic policy; Isobel Coleman, USAID deputy administrator for policy and programming; Jeffrey Prieto for assistant administrator and…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,334 viewsThe Senate Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research held a hearing focused on nutrition. Topics included health care, federal subsidies, food production,…
1,171 viewsThe Senate confirmed two U.S. District Court judicial nominations: Michael Nachmanoff for the East District of Virginia, and Sarala Vidya Nagal for Connecticut. Members also voted to limit…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,810 viewsIn a 49-51 vote, the Senate blocked S. 2747, the Freedom to Vote Act. Sixty votes were needed to begin debate on the Democratic elections and voting rights bill. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) changed his vote…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,164 viewsEnvironmental experts testified on drought in the Western region of the U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), who was the acting chair for this United States before a Energy and Natural Resources…
557 viewsSenate Republicans held a news conference on the U.S. border and immigration.
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