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In a 65-33 vote, the Senate approved a bipartisan bill intended to reduce gun violence. The legislation expands background checks for gun buyers 21 or younger, provides grants to states for “red…

Speaking to reporters in the Capitol following their weekly caucus luncheon, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and other Senate Democratic leaders talked about the price of gasoline and a bipartisan…

The Senate voted to discharge from the Judiciary Committee two nominations: Arianna Freeman, U.S. Court of Appeals judge for the Third Circuit; and Herman Vera, U.S. District judge for the…

The Senate confirmed Ana Isabel de Alba to be a U.S. district judge for the Eastern District of California. Members also voted 64-34 to begin debate on the Senate bipartisan gun violence…

The Senate approved 84-14 a House-passed bill to expand access for VA health care and disability benefits to veterans exposed to toxic substances. Members also advanced the nominations of Ana…

The Senate voted to invoke cloture on a House-passed bill to expand access for VA health care and disability benefits to veterans exposed to toxic substances, and confirmed Alan Leventhal to be…

The Senate continued work on a House-passed bill to expand access for VA health care and disability benefits to veterans exposed to toxic substances.

The Senate voted to limit debate on a House-passed bill to expand access for VA health care and disability benefits to veterans exposed to toxic substances.

The Senate confirmed two nominations: Robert Huie, U.S. District Court judge for Southern California; and Sam Bagenstos, general counsel to the Department of Health and Human Services.

The Senate confirmed three nominations: Nina Morrison, U.S. District Court judge for the Eastern District of New York; Todd Harper, member of the National Credit Union Administration; and Amy…

Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and other Senate Democratic leaders spoke to reporters in the Capitol following their weekly caucus luncheon. Topics included bipartisan negotiations on…

The Senate confirmed three nominations: Chavonda Jacobs-Young, undersecretary of agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics; Kenneth Wainstein, Department of Homeland Security…

Judiciary Committee Chair Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) held a news conference to discuss the threat of domestic terrorism and the recent spate of gun violence. He was joined by family members…

Senate Republicans blocked the motion to proceed to consideration of a House-passed domestic terrorism prevention bill to establish domestic terrorism offices at the Homeland Security and Justice Departments as well as the FBI.…

The Senate confirmed two U.S. District Court nominations: Evelyn Padin, New Jersey; and Charlotte Sweeney, Colorado. Members also confirmed the following nominations: Sandra Thompson,…

Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and other Senate Democratic leaders spoke to reporters in the Capitol following their weekly caucus luncheon.

The Senate worked on executive and judicial nominations.

The Senate voted 86-11 to approve the House-passed $40 billion Ukraine aid bill. Members also blocked a $48 billion COVID-19 relief bill for restaurants, gyms, and other businesses, and…

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and leadership colleagues held a news conference at the U.S. Capitol to discuss their legislative agenda.

The Senate confirmed Jennifer Rochon’s nomination to be a U.S. District Court judge for Southern New York, and voted to limit debate on Barbara Leaf’s nomination to be assistant secretary…