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

The Senate confirmed three U.S. district judge nominations: Todd Robinson, Southern California; David Dugan, Southern Illinois; and Stephen McGlynn, Southern Illinois. Lawmakers also…

The Senate approved a two-day continuing resolution to fund the government beyond the midnight deadline. Members also considered the nomination of Fernando Aenlle-Rocha to be a U.S.…

The Senate convened for the opening of the second session of the 116th Congress. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke about the U.S. drone strike…

Following the adjournment of the impeachment trial of President Trump, senators spoke about the trial for 10 minutes each.

The Senate blocked two abortion measures and confirmed two nominations: Silvia Carreno-Coll to be a U.S. District Court judge for Puerto Rico and Katharine MacGregor for deputy interior…

The Senate voted 96-0 in favor of a bill to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. The $2 trillion stimulus package would expand unemployment benefits, provide cash payments to taxpayers,…

This is the first portion of the eleventh day of the impeachment trial of President Trump. In this portion, impeachment managers argued that additional witnesses should be allowed to testify.…

The Senate confirmed Mark Scarsi’s nomination for U.S. district judge for Central California. Members also advanced Stanley Blumenfeld’s nomination for U.S. district judge for Central…

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered victory remarks on election night after defeating Democratic challenger Amy McGrath.

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

The Senate convened for legislative business.

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

The Senate voted in favor of limiting debate on Peter Gaynor’s nomination for administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Senators also unanimously passed a resolution…

In a 90-8 vote, the Senate approved a House-passed coronavirus economic aid package. It includes two weeks of paid leave for sick and quarantined workers, extends state unemployment…

The Senate returned for a Saturday session to debate the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, despite Democratic requests to Republicans to wait to vote until after…

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…

The Senate confirmed Paul Ray’s nomination for administrator of the White House Office of Management and Budget’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA).

The Senate confirmed Kristi Haskins Johnson’s nomination for U.S. District Court judge for the Southern District of Mississippi, and advanced Benjamin Beaton’s nomination for U.S. District…