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The Senate voted 59-41 in favor of a House-passed resolution to terminate President Trump’s national emergency declaration at the U.S.-Mexico border. Twelve Republicans voted for the…

In a 54-46 vote, the Senate passed a resolution to end U.S. military involvement in Yemen’s civil war. All Democratic senators and Republican Senators Steve Daines (MT), Susan Collins (ME),…

The Senate confirmed Chad Readler to be a judge on the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

The Senate continued consideration of Allison Jones Rushing’s nomination to the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.

The Senate approved the nomination of Michael Desmond to be IRS chief counsel. Members also voted to limit debate on Andrew Wheeler’s nomination for Environmental Protection Agency…

The Senate worked on the nomination of Eric Miller to be a judge on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

The Senate debated the nomination of William Barr for attorney general.

Following their weekly caucus luncheon, Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and other members of Senate Democratic leadership spoke to reporters. Senator Schumer (D-NY) endorsed the border…

The Senate continued work on S. 47, the Natural Resources Management Act, which sets forth provisions regarding various programs, activities, and projects for the management and…

The Senate worked on S. 47, the Natural Resources Management Act, which sets forth provisions regarding various programs, activities, and projects for the management and conservation of…

Following their weekly caucus luncheon, Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and other members of Senate Democratic leadership spoke to reporters. They spoke about their legislative agenda…

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 26 of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, the Senate blocked a resolution lifting of sanctions on three Russian companies. The Treasury Department the previous month…

Senate Democratic leaders spoke to reporters in the Capitol following their weekly party luncheon. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and his leadership team briefed reporter referred to the ongoing government…

On day 20 of a partial government shutdown, senators unanimously passed legislation providing back pay for federal workers affected by the shutdown. In an effort to force a vote on…

Congressional Democratic leaders spoke briefly to reporters following their meeting with President Trump at the White House to discuss border security funding and day 14 of the government…

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…

The Senate continued work on a criminal justice reform bill, the First Step (Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person) Act. the Senate passed a…

Senate Democratic leaders spoke to reporters following a weekly lunch meeting with the party’s caucus. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said his party would not support the offer from Republicans…

The Senate voted to limit debate on a criminal justice reform bill, the First Step (Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person) Act. The bill reduces…