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The Senate voted to begin debate on a continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown and fund the government through November 17, 2023. Members also failed to override President…

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 approved the House-passed debt limit and federal spending bill by a 63-36 vote, after defeating the offered 10 amendments. Members also approved a House-passed resolution…

The Senate considered a House-passed measure to repeal a Washington, D.C., policing reform law.

In a 95-2 vote, the Senate approved legislation to extend federal programs that provide grants to local fire departments for training, equipment, and staffing.

The Senate Rules Committee met to debated the Bipartisan Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Act. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) during his opening statement said that, barring…

The Senate approved a short-term spending bill to avert a government shutdown. The measure funds the government through December 16. 2022, and would next to the House for consideration.…

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

The Senate passed a bill providing grants to the U.S. computer chip industry to better compete with China. Later in the day, lawmakers blocked a bill increasing benefits for toxin-exposed…

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 confirmed Susan Grundmann to be a member of the Federal Labor Relations Authority, and Jerome Powell tp serve as chair of the Federal Reserve Board for a second term. Members…

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…

Senate Republicans urged President Biden to support Poland’s proposal to transfer MiG fighter jets to Ukraine to defend against Russia. “Send the MiGs. Arm our Ukrainian friends right now,” Senator Joni…

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…