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The U.S. Senate convened for a legislative session.

The Senate convened for a legislative session and resumed consideration of H.R.5949, the FISA bill. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of H.R.1, the Emergency Supplemental…

The Senate convened and began consideration of H.R. 5949, the FISA bill. Brian Schatz (D-HI) was sworn in as the replacement for Senator Daniel Inouye, who died on December 17, 2012.

The Senate convened for a period of morning business and thereafter resumed consideration of H.R.1, the legislative vehicle for the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill to provide…

The Senate convened for morning business until 2 p.m. The time from 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. was designated for speeches by and regarding retiring Senators. At 2 p.m., the Senate resumed…

Senator Richard Lugar (R-IN) gave his farewell to the Senate after six terms and talked about his future plans. Senator Dan Coats (R-IN) paid tribute to his service.

Witnesses testified on the effects of the “fiscal cliff” on the U.S. economy and the middle class, with a focus on sustaining long-term economic growth, reducing U.S. debt, and protecting the middle class. They…

Secretary Shaun Dovovan and Craig Fugate testified on damage and recovery efforts from Hurricane Sandy. They focused on the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) efforts in…

Senators affected by Hurricane Sandy testified about damage and recovery efforts in their states. They focused on the challenges their constituents faced in the aftermath of the storm and…

The Senate convened for a legislative session.

Senator Dan Coats (R-IN) spoke to reporters after hearing testimony from former CIA Director David Petraeus at a closed hearing of the Senate Select Intelligence Committee on the September…

S.3326, the African Growth and Opportunity Act and Burma Sanctions bill.

The Senate voted on Democrat and Republican tax cut proposals.

During a legislative session, the majority leader and minority argued about the Senate agenda, and other lawmakers gave general speeches

The Senate continued work on a payroll tax credit bill for small businesses.

the transportation conference report, the student loan bill and the flood insurance bill.

The Senate continued working on S. 1940, the flood insurance program.