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The Senate returned following a recess of more than five hours due to protesters who attacked the U.S. Capitol. Members voted 93-6 against the objection to the Arizona Electoral College…

Judge Merrick Garland, President Biden’s attorney general nominee, appeared for his confirmation before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Judge Garland said that if confirmed he would be an…

The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held a confirmation hearing for Pete Buttigieg to serve as transportation secretary. He was asked about infrastructure investments, the…

FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on the department’s preparations for and response to the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Mr. Wray in his opening remarks said he was…

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing for General Lloyd Austin (Ret.) to serve as secretary of defense. Following witness statements by former Defense Secretary Leon…

The Senate Judiciary Committee convened a hearing to receive testimony from witnesses in support of Judge Merrick Garland’s nomination to be the next U.S. attorney general. Witnesses who…

President Biden’s nominees to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) appeared before the Senate Banking Committee for a…

After staying in all day, night, and into the next morning, the Senate approved the fiscal year 2021 budget resolution. The vote count was 51-50 with Vice President Harris casting the…

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 15-7 to send Judge Merrick Garland’s attorney general nomination to the full Senate. Republicans Tom Cotton (AR), John Kennedy (LA), Mike Lee (UT), Marsha Blackburn…

The Senate Commerce Committee held a confirmation hearing for Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo’s (D) nomination for secretary of commerce. Governor Raimondo answered questions on a wide…

Miguel Cardona, Biden administration education secretary nominee, testified before the Senate Education Committee on his confirmation hearing. Mr. Cardona answered questions on a variety of…

The Senate continued debate on the fiscal year 2021 budget resolution in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The $1.9 trillion plan includes another round of direct checks to Americans,…

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on civilian control of the military and a statute that requires retired service members to be out of uniform for at least seven years…

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing for defense deputy secretary nominee Kathleen Hicks. Senators questioned Ms. Hicks on several topics, including modernizing…

The Senate confirmed Miguel Cardona as secretary of education, and Sonceria Ann Berry was sworn in as secretary of the Senate, making her the first African American to serve in the position.…

The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee held a confirmation hearing for Denis McDonough to serve as veterans affairs secretary. He answered questions on several topics, including…

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing to assess the global security challenges and the corresponding U.S. national security strategy. Witnesses included retired Army Lieutenant…

Senior Defense Department officials, including “Operation Warp Speed” Chief Operating Officer General Gustave Perna, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the department’s…

After the Senate adjourned the third day of the impeachment trial of former President Trump, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) spoke briefly with reporters. When asked whether the House managers made…

Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee reacted to the testimony of Attorney General nominee Merrick Garland.