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The Senate worked on Michael Jay Newman’s nomination to be a U.S. District Court judge for the Southern District of Ohio. Republicans blocked a Democratic motion to begin work on a bill…

The Senate confirmed the nomination of Roderick Young to be a U.S. District Court judge for the Eastern District of Virginia. Members also voted to move forward on a House-passed continuing…

The Senate confirmed the nominations of Andrea Lucas and Keith Sonderling to be members of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). A number of senators came to the floor to talk…

Several Democratic senators spoke on the the chamber floor about a recent Atlantic story alleging that President Trump called dead American service members “suckers” and “losers.” Senator Kelly…

The Senate confirmed Christy Wiegand to be U.S. District Court judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Lawmakers also advanced two other District Court nominations: Thomas Cullen…

Senators spoke on various subjects as, off the floor, negotiations continued on another coronavirus pandemic economic relief bill continued.

The Senate confirmed Mark Menezes' nomination for deputy energy secretary.

The Senate approved the fiscal year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the annual defense programs and policy bill.

The Senate continued work on the fiscal year 2021 Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the annual defense programs and policy bill. Members also approved by unanimous consent an extension of…

The Senate voted to formally begin debate on the fiscal year 2021 Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the annual defense programs and policy bill.

The Senate passed a bill to annually fund national parks and public land maintenance. The bill puts revenue from oil, gas, and mineral development on federal land into the Land and Water…

Democrats tried to bring up a coronavirus aid oversight bill that would require public reporting on how a key small business aid program was being disbursed. Republicans blocked the effort.…

The Senate for a second time fell short of the 60 votes needed to advance consideration of a “phase three” economic stimulus package to address the coronavirus pandemic. Throughout the…

The Senate worked on a bill reauthorizing the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) law, which expired at the end of the previous week.

The Senate continued work on a bill to reset energy and environment policy. The legislation combines more than 50 bills offered by various senators, both Democrats and Republicans, and…

The Senate confirmed four U.S. District Court nominations: Joshua Kindred for Alaska; Matthew Schelp for Eastern Missouri; John Fitzgerald Kness for Northern Illinois; and Philip Halpern for…

Senate Democratic leaders spoke to reporters in the Capitol following their weekly caucus luncheon. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and leadership colleagues condemned President Trump’s…

The Senate considered several judicial nominations.

Senators spoke on the articles of impeachment against President Trump: abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.

In this first portion of day 10 of the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump, senators asked House impeachment managers and the president’s defense team questions. Topics including asking a…