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Transportation experts testified at a hearing on the nation’s freight movement and its impact on the economy. The witnesses stressed the importance of their industry and also spoke about the…

Following their weekly caucus luncheon, Senate Republican leaders spoke to reporters about their party’s tax reform bill, which the Senate was to vote one later that night.

The Senate confirmed the nomination of Jennifer Newstead to be a State Department legal adviser.

The Senate confirmed Don Willett’s judicial nomination to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Members also voted to limit debate on James Ho’s nomination to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal…

The chair of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and two NRC commissioners testified at an oversight hearing for their agency. The witnesses answered a variety of questions on topics inc…

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on the federal permitting process for energy and natural resource infrastructure projects. Witnesses included officials from …

The Senate passed a bill to extend federal government funding until December 22, 7017. Senator Al Franken (D-MN) announced he would be resigning in the coming weeks in the wake of recent all…

The Senate reconvened after voting earlier in the day in favor of starting negotiations with the House on the Republican tax reform bill. In this session, members voted against a motion from…

The Senate voted in favor of starting negotiations with the House on the Republican tax reform bill. Members rejected two motions from Senators Angus King (I-ME) and Deb Stabenow (MI) to ins…

Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) spoke on “Fox News Sunday” about his party’s tax reform bill.

Senators voted 52-48 in favor of a motion to proceed to consideration of the Republicans' tax reform bill for 20 hours. Members also debated a motion offered by Finance Committee Ranking Mem…

Senate Republican leaders spoke to reporters following their Capitol Hill meeting with President Trump on tax reform legislation. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (KY) spoke about the state o…

The Senate confirmed the nominations of David Zatezalo to be assistant labor secretary for mine safety and health and Mark Esper for secretary of the Army.

The Senate approved the nomination of Peter Robb to be general counsel pf the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Members also voted to limit debate on the nomination of William Wehrum to…

Witnesses testified at a hearing on oil and gas drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), specifically the coastal plain section of the refuge. The first panel comprised Alaska…

The Senate confirmed Joan Larsen as a judge for the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Members also voted to limit debate on Allison Eid’s nomination for judge in the Tenth Circuit Court of App…

Following their weekly caucus luncheon, Senate Republican leaders spoke with reporters. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) responded to the indictment of former Trump campaign chai, Paul…

Defense Secretary James Mattis and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF). They told t…

The Senate continued work on Scott Palk’s nomination to be a district judge for the Western District of Oklahoma.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and other caucus leaders spoke to reporters following their luncheon with President Trump on the legislative agenda.