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The Senate continued consideration of the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act, which authorizes defense programs and policies for the upcoming fiscal year.

The confirmed Kurt Engelhardt to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, which covers Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Members also debated Michael Brennan’s nomination to the Seventh Circuit…

The Senate continued consideration of the nomination of Mike Pompeo to be secretary of state.

The Senate used a procedural vote to stop the Yemen war powers resolution, which directs President Trump to remove U.S. armed forces from Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.

Students from the Washington D.C..-area led a walk-out and rally on the U.S. Capitol to demand action by Congress on gun policy and school safety. Speakers included Montgomery County,…

The Senate voted in favor of a substitute amendment to S. 2155, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection bill, which would ease banking regulations under the 2010…

Members of the Senate Democratic Policy and Communications Committee heard from the relatives of victims and survivors of gun violence, including people connected to the most recent school…

The Senate agreed to officially begin debate on an immigration bill. Several amendments were introduced, including one by Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), which was closest to President…

The Senate met to debate the government shutdown and a possible temporary funding measure. At approximately 9:15 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to propose…

The Senate confirmed the nomination of Jennifer Newstead to be a State Department legal adviser.

The Senate confirmed James Ho to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

The Senate passed the Republican tax reform bill, 51 - 49. Senator Bob Corker was the only Republican to vote against the measure, and no Democrats voted for it.

The Senate continued work on several nominations.

Gun safety advocates and a group of Democratic senators held a news conference on gun legislation following a mass shooting in Las Vegas.

The Senate confirmed Federal Communications Commission Chair Ajit Pai’s renomination for a second term.

The Senate continued work on the $692 billion Defense Authorization bill for fiscal year 2018. Senators also voted to table an amendment offered by Senator Rand Paul that would sunset…

Senators voted down the so-called skinny repeal health care amendment. Republican Senators McCain (R-AZ), Murkowski (R-AK), and Collins (R-ME) joined all Democrats in voting against it.

The Senate resumed debate on H.R.1628, the American Health Care Act. Among the amendments considered were one by Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) that would have repealed most of the Affordable…

Congressional Democrats held an impromptu rally after the Senate voted 51-50 in favor of a motion to proceed to health care legislation. All Democrats and Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Susan…

Senate Democrats reacted to the Senate 51-50 vote in favor of a motion to proceed to health care legislation. All Democrats and Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Susan Collins (R-ME) voted…