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The Senate voted 92-8 to on passage of S. 47, the Natural Resources Management Act, which sets forth provisions regarding various programs, activities, and projects for the management and…

On day 34 of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history over President Trump’s demand for a U.S.-Mexico border wall, the Senate blocked two plans to reopen the government. The first,…

On day 18 of a government shutdown over President Trump’s demand for a U.S-Mexico border wall, the Senate blocked the advancement of the Middle East policy bill, the Strengthening America’s…

The Senate by voice vote passed a short-term spending bill to fund the government through February 8, 2019. Members also voted in favor of limiting debate on Joseph Maguire’s nomination to…

In a vote of 50-48 vote, the Senate confirmed Judge Brett Kavanaugh to be an associate justice on the Supreme Court. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), who voted “no” on cloture and was the only Republican to oppose the nominee, used a…

Senators paid tribute to the late Senator John McCain (R-AZ), who died on August 25 at the age of 81. Members also confirmed several nominations: Richard Clarida, vice chair of the Federal…

The Senate confirmed two U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit nominations: Marvin Quattlebaum and Julius Richardson. Senators also unanimously passed Senator Brian Schatz’s (D-HI) Freedom of…

The Senate passed H.R.6147, a package of four spending bills for fiscal year 2019: (1) Interior and Environment, (2) Financial Services, (3) Transportation, Housing and Urban Development…

The Senate passed its version of a farm bill that sets farm, conservation, crop insurance, nutrition, and rural development policies through 2023. It would also legalize commercial hemp…

The Senate voted to advance the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act, which authorizes defense programs and policies for the upcoming fiscal year.

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

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

In a 54-45 vote, the Senate confirmed the nomination of Gina Haspel to be CIA director, the first woman in the agency’s history. Right before Senator Jeff Flake (R-AZ) spoke on the floor,…

Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) delayed a vote on the two-year budget deal because of increasing budget caps and a raising of the national debt. He said the government could be funded in another…

The Senate blocked initial debate on a bill to ban abortions after 20 weeks. Members also voted to limit debate on the nomination of David Stras to be a judge in the Eight Circuit Court of…

The Senate resumed debate on reauthorization of the National Security Agency’s (NSA) Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for another six years.

In a 51-49 vote, the Senate passed the Republican fiscal year 2018 budget resolution which clears the way for committees to work on tax legislation Senator Rand Paul (KY) was the only…

Senate Republican leaders spoke with reporters following their weekly caucus lunch. Senators Lindsey Graham (SC) and Bill Cassidy (LA) confirmed that Congress would not take a vote on their…

Senate Republican leaders spoke to reporters following their weekly caucus lunch. They were joined by Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA), who discussed their health care…

The U.S. Senate continued work on the fiscal year 2018 Defense Authorization bill.