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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 bill reduces…

In an 87-12 vote, the Senate passed a criminal justice reform bill, the First Step (Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person) Act. The bill…

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…

Several senators paid tribute to Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT), who was retiring after serving seven terms. Senator Hatch then spoke about his tenure.

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 debate and discussion of Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to be an associate justice on the Supreme Court.

The Senate convened for a legislative session. The Senate considered H.R.1, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill for the relief of victims of Hurricane Sandy.

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 considered relief for victims of Hurricane Sandy. Tributes were made to Senator Daniel Inouye (D-HI), who died the previous day. The Senate adjourned under the provisions of…

Senate Republican leaders spoke to reporters following weekly party lunches about negotiations to avoid the “fiscal cliff,” impending tax increases and sequestration budget cuts at the end of 2012 if…

The U.S. Senate convened for a legislative session. The Senate passed H. R. 6156; A bill to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to…

The Senate convened for a period of morning business, with the time equally divided. At about 2 p.m., the Senate began consideration of HR 6156, the Russia/Moldova trade bill. The Senate…

The Senate failed to ratify the United Nations disabilities treaty by a 61-38 margin. A two-thirds majority is required for passage of a treaty.

The Senate resumed for an hour of morning business and thereafter resumed consideration of amendments to S. 3254, the defense authorization bill. The Senate adjourned as a mark of further…

The Senate convened for a legislative session.

The Senate convened for a legislative session.

Senate Republican leaders spoke to reporters and answered questions about passage of a deficit reduction bill that also raised the debt ceiling. The measure passed by a vote of 74 to 26.

The Senate convened for a legislative session.