Senate Session
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.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,249 viewsIn 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.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,249 viewsThe Senate continued work on its version of the fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. Armed Services Committee Jack Reed (D-RI) and other Democrats came to the floor to condemn Senator…
View in Congressional Chronicle691 viewsThe Senate continued work on its version of the fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. The House passed its own version the previous week.
View in Congressional Chronicle567 viewsThe Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the Helsinki Commission, held a hearing on allegations of Russia evading sanctions through money laundering in Swiss banks. One of the witnesses…
781 viewsGen. Charles “CQ” Brown Jr., nominee to be Joint Chiefs of Staff chair, highlighted his military career and said he “is mindful of the security challenges” facing the nation, as he…
3,370 viewsThe 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…
View in Congressional Chronicle5,064 viewsThe Senate considered a House-passed measure to repeal a Washington, D.C., policing reform law.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,135 viewsDirector of National Intelligence Avril Haines and Defense Intelligence Agency Director Lt. Gen. Scott Berrier testified on worldwide threats before the Senate Armed Services Committee.…
2,555 viewsThe 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…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,105 viewsIn a 95-2 vote, the Senate approved legislation to extend federal programs that provide grants to local fire departments for training, equipment, and staffing.
View in Congressional Chronicle604 viewsThe Senate confirmed the nomination of Amy Solomon to be assistant attorney general for Justice Programs. Members also worked on legislation to extend federal programs that provide grants…
View in Congressional Chronicle375 viewsThe Senate confirmed two nominations: Richard Verma, State Department deputy secretary for Management and Resources; and Laura Taylor-Kale, Defense Department assistant secretary for…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,905 viewsNorfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (R), an East Palestine resident, and others testified on rail safety before the Senate Commerce Committee. The hearing followed Norfolk…
1,056 viewsDefense Undersecretary for Personnel and Readiness Gil Cisneros, along with other Pentagon officials, testified on civilian and military personnel programs as they pertain to the fiscal…
866 viewsThe Senate confirmed Eric Garcetti to serve as U.S. ambassador to India. He was first nominated to the post by President Biden in July 2021. Lawmakers also confirmed Ravi Chaudhary to be…
View in Congressional Chronicle511 viewsU.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman testified on programs and spending needs before the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces. Several topics…
2,932 viewsThe Senate confirmed Jonathan Grey to be a U.S. District Court judge for the Eastern District of Michigan.
View in Congressional Chronicle253 viewsPhil Washington, President Biden’s nominee to be the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) administrator, testified at a confirmation hearing before the Senate Commerce Committee. Several…
4,243 viewsForeign policy professionals, including former National Security Council Russia Director Fiona Hill who served under the Trump administration, testified on the global challenges and security threats posed by…
1,427 viewsThe Senate advanced Cindy Chung’s nomination to be a Third Circuit Court of Appeals judge.
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