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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…

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…

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.

Mr. Kavanaugh testified at a hearing on his nomination as a judge on U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. Among the issues he addressed were his qualifications and…

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…

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 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 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…

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.

Committee members made opening statements at a markup hearing on legislation dealing with tax “extenders,” a number of short-term tax breaks. It included an extension for the research and…

The Senate convened for a legislative session.

The Senate took up the Campaign Finance Disclosures Act. At 5:00 p.m. they proceed to executive session to consider the nomination of Kevin McNulty to be United States District Judge for…

The Senate continued work on a payroll tax credit bill for small businesses.

Sen. James Inhofe, R-OK, that aims to overturn emissions requirements for mercury and other toxins that were issued by the EPA in December. At 11:30am, the Senate will take a roll call vote…

Eric Holder testified at an oversight hearing. Much of the hearing focused on national security leaks and the government’s “Fast and Furious” operation aimed at arresting members of drug cartels.…

Republican senators spoke to reporters and answered questions about their legislative agenda, the economy, energy policy, and other issues.