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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…

The Senate voted 56-41 to approve a resolution ending U.S. military aid in the war in Yemen. Senators also approved by voice vote a resolution condemning the killing of Washington Post…

The Senate adopted a measure offered by Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) to change IRS donor disclosure requirements for tax-exempt groups. Members also voted to move forward with a resolution…

Senate Democratic leaders spoke to reporters in the Capitol following their weekly party luncheon. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (NY) urged President Trump to accept his offer of passing…

The Senate met for a legislative session. No votes were taken.

The Senate confirmed Stephen Vaden’s nomination for Department of Agriculture general counsel. Members also voted in favor of limiting debate on Karen Kelley’s nomination for Department of…

The Senate debated a number of executive nominations. Members voted to confirm Jeffrey Clark to be assistant attorney general for the environment and natural resources, Eric Dreiband to be…

The Senate continued work on a water infrastructure bill that included $4.4 billion for a program that finances state and local drinking water projects. Members also approved 96-3 a…

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…

The Senate continued the legislative day of September 28, 2018. Members voted 93-6 in favor of a five-year re-authorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and 98-1 in favor of…

Following their weekly caucus luncheon, Minority Leader Charles Schumer (NY) and other members of Senate Democratic leadership spoke with reporters about the confirmation process for…

The Senate continued the legislative day of September 28, 2018. Members spoke about Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) during his remarks said a…

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and his leadership team spoke with reporters after their weekly lunch with Senate Democrats. Senator Schumer said his Republicans colleagues were…