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A memorial service was held for Capitol Police Officer William “Billy” Evans, who died from injuries sustained when a man rammed a car into him and another officer on April 2. Attendees…

The Senate continued work on a bill to address the recent rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific islanders. They also voted to proceed to debate on Vanita Gupta’s…

The Senate confirmed two nominations: Gary Gensler for chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission and Brenda Mallory as chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality. Members also voted to advance…

During morning business, the majority and minority leaders made remarks, and the Senate then proceeded to executive session to consider the nominations of Polly Trottenberg for deputy…

The Senate worked on the nomination of Polly Trottenberg for deputy transportation secretary.

The Senate approved a House-passed two-month extension of the Paycheck Protection Program, until May 31. Lawmakers also voted to prevent automatic cuts to offset spending in the $1.9…

The Senate confirmed two nominations: Dr. Rachel Levine for assistant secretary in the Department of Health and Human Services and David Turk for deputy energy secretary. Democratic members…

The Senate voted in favor of invoking cloture on Shalanda Young’s nomination for White House deputy budget director.

The Senate confirmed the nomination of Boston Mayor Marty Walsh to serve as secretary of Department of Labor in the Biden administration.

The Senate in a 50-49 vote confirmed Xavier Becerra’s nomination for secretary of the Department of Health and Human services. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) was the only Republican to vote for Mr.…

The Senate unanimously confirmed Katherine Tai’s nomination to be U.S. Trade Representative. Members also worked on the nomination of Xavier Becerra for secretary of the Department of…

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 voted 51-40 to confirm Representative Deb Haaland’s (D-M) nomination to be secretary of the Department of the Interior, making her the nation’s first Native American to serve as…

The Senate began consideration of Xavier Becerra’s nomination for secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and voted to advance Representative Deb Haaland’s (D-NM)…

The Senate confirmed Representative Marcia Fudge’s (D-OH) nomination for secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The Senate advanced two nominations: Judge Merrick Garland for attorney general, and Representative Marcia Fudge (D-OH) for secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development…

The Senate passed a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 pandemic stimulus package. Senators voted against an increase to the federal minimum wage but approved an extension of unemployment benefits. The session…

The Senate began debate on the substitute amendment to the House-passed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 pandemic relief bill. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) objected to waiving the reading of the…

Senators spoke about the House-passed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 pandemic economic relief bill.

The Senate resumed debate on Gina Raimondo’s nomination for secretary of the Department of Commerce.