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The House of Representatives and Senate returned to a joint session to finish counting the results of the Electoral College ballots for president and vice president in the 2020 election.…

The House and Senate convened for a joint session of Congress to verify certificates and count Electoral College votes from each state for president and vice president of the United States.…

The Senate began two hours of debate on whether to object to Arizona’s Electoral College votes. Majority Leader Mitch McConnnell (R-KY) said he would vote against the resolution, telling the chamber,…

Judge Merrick Garland, President Biden’s attorney general nominee, appeared for his confirmation before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Judge Garland said that if confirmed he would be an…

Joe Biden was sworn in as president by Chief Justice John Roberts. Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor swore in Vice President Kamala Harris. The ceremony featured Lady Gaga singing the national anthem, musical…

The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held a confirmation hearing for Pete Buttigieg to serve as transportation secretary. He was asked about infrastructure investments, the…

Two Senate committees held a hearing on security failures during the January 6 attack on the Capitol. “A clear lack of accurate and complete intelligence across several federal agencies contributed to this event, and…

FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on the department’s preparations for and response to the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Mr. Wray in his opening remarks said he was…

District of Columbia National Guard Commander Major General William Walker and national security officials testified before two Senate committees on the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Major General Walker…

The Senate confirmed Jennifer Granholm’s nomination for secretary of energy

The Senate Budget Committee held a confirmation hearing for Neera Tanden to serve as director of the Office of Management and Budget. Committee Chair Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and other members…

The Senate received from the House of Representatives one article of impeachment against former President Donald Trump for incitement of insurrection. Impeachment Manager Representative…

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 15-7 to send Judge Merrick Garland’s attorney general nomination to the full Senate. Republicans Tom Cotton (AR), John Kennedy (LA), Mike Lee (UT), Marsha Blackburn…

The Senate Commerce Committee held a confirmation hearing for Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo’s (D) nomination for secretary of commerce. Governor Raimondo answered questions on a wide…

Public health and law enforcement officials and community advocates testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on ways to reduce gun violence. The hearing was held in the wake of a…

The Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing for deputy attorney general nominee Lisa Monaco and associate attorney general nominee Vanita Gupta. The two former Obama administration officials spoke…

The Senate Rules Committee held a hearing on S.1, the For the People Act, a wide-ranging bill related to voting rights, campaign finance, and ethics. Former Attorney General Eric Holder, Michigan Secretary of…

Lawmakers and advocates testified on voting rights and the new Georgia election law at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. The first panel included testimony by Senator Raphael Warnock…

The Senate voted to limit debate on two nominations: Isabel Guzman to lead the Small Business Administration, and Katherine Tai for U.S. Trade Representative.

The Senate confirmed Denis McDonough to be secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Members also confirmed by unanimous consent Kathleen Hicks' nomination for deputy secretary of…