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The Senate voted 50-49 on legislation to raise the debt limit by $2.5 trillion until 2023.

The Senate voted in favor of limiting debate on three nominations: Jonathan Davidson, deputy undersecretary of the treasury; Benjamin Harris, assistant treasury secretary for economic policy…

In a 49-51 vote, the Senate blocked S. 2747, the Freedom to Vote Act. Sixty votes were needed to begin debate on the Democratic elections and voting rights bill. Majority Leader Chuck Schume…

The Senate Finance Committee held a confirmation hearing for Tucson, Arizona Police Chief Chris Magnus to be the next commissioner of the Customs and Border Protection agency. The senators p…

The Senate confirmed two nominations: Lily Batchelder to serve as assistant treasury secretary and Jayme White to be a deputy U.S. trade representative for the Western Hemisphere, Europe, th…

The Senate confirmed two district judge nominations: David Estudillo for the Western District of Washington and Angel Kelley for the District of Massachusetts. Members also voted to limit de…

The Senate Select Intelligence Committee held a hearing to examine threats posed to U.S. national security from China. National security experts, including former National Counterintelligenc…

The Senate continued work on a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, voting on several amendments.

Senate Majority Leader Schumer (D-NY) held a news conference on the child tax credit.

The Senate confirmed two nominations: Jocelyn Samuels to be a member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for a five-year term expiring July 1, 2026, and Seema Nanda to be s…

Republicans blocked an attempt to bring up S.1, the For the People Act, a Democratic bill on election and campaign finance reform. The vote was 50-50 along party lines, falling short of the …

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen testified about President Biden’s fiscal year 2022 budget request at a virtual Senate Finance Committee hearing. Lawmakers asked about rising inflation rates,…

The Senate confirmed Julien Neals' nomination to be a U.S. District Court judge for New Jersey, and to limit debate on Regina Rodriguez’s nomination for U.S. District Court judge for Colorad…

The Senate continued work on a bill to create new science and technology programs in an effort to compete better against China. Members also confirmed by unanimous consent Christine Wormuth’…

The Senate confirmed Ronald Stroman to serve on the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors for a term expiring December 8, 2021, and also for a full seven-year term. Lawmakers also to voted …

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai testified before the Senate Finance Committee on President Biden’s trade policy agenda. Senators' questions focused on competition with China, climate…

The Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing for five of President Biden’s judicial nominees. The first panel comprised Judge Kentanji Brown Jackson, nominated to the U.S. Cour…

The Senate confirmed two nominations: Janet McCabe for deputy Environmental Protection Agency administrator, and Colin Kahl for undersecretary of defense for policy. Lawmakers also voted to …

The Senate confirmed Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler’s nomination to be a member of the SEC for a five-year term. Mr. Gensler was confirmed to the SEC by the Senate ear…

The Senate Finance Committee heard testimony from two nominees for the Health and Human Services (HHS) Department. Andrea Palm, HHS deputy secretary nominee, and Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Cent…