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In 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.

The Senate confirmed two U.S. District Court nominations, Orelia Merchant (Eastern New York) and Wesley Hsu (Central California), and voted in favor of limiting debate on LaShonda Hunt’s…

The Senate advanced Cindy Chung’s nomination to be a Third Circuit Court of Appeals judge.

The Senate continued work on judicial nominations, including confirming Lara Montecalvo’s nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and voting to limit debate on Sarah…

The Senate confirmed Steven Dettelbach’s nomination to be director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, and voted to limit debate on Michael Barr’s nomination to the…

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…

The Senate worked on instructions for negotiations between the House and Senate on a science and technology research bill. Both chambers have already passed separate versions of the…

The Senate approved Senator Rand Paul’s (R-KY) joint resolution to repeal the Centers for Disease Control’s COVID-19 mask-wearing rule on public transportation, and confirmed Shalanda…

The Senate convened for a legislative session.

The Senate confirmed Alan Davidson’s nomination to be assistant secretary of commerce for telecommunications and information administration, and voted to advance Amit Bose’s nomination to…

The Senate continued work on the fiscal year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

The Senate voted to limit debate on Brian Nelson’s nomination for treasury undersecretary for terrorism and financial crimes. Vice President Kamala Harris presided to cast the deciding vote that…

The Senate confirmed Michael Connor’s nomination for assistant secretary of the Army for civil works, and Robert Santos' nomination for director of the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Senate confirmed Sarah A.L. Merriam’s judicial nomination to the U.S. District Court in Connecticut.

The Senate passed a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, 69-30. Vice President Kamala Harris read the final vote. All Democrats and 19 Republicans voted for the measure, including…

The Senate worked on a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill to fund roads, bridges, transit, water projects, airports, broadband internet, and electric vehicle charging stations. Majority Leader Schumer (D-NY) commented on…

The Senate continued work on a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, voting on several amendments.

In a 49-51 vote, the Senate failed to advance consideration of a bipartisan infrastructure bill framework, negotiated by Republican and Democratic Senators in consultation with the White House. Majority Leader Chuck…

The Senate confirmed Kenneth Polite’s nomination for assistant attorney general for the Criminal Division. Members also unanimously approved a House-passed bill (H.R. 1652) to replenish the…

The Senate met for legislative business.