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The Senate continued work on a five-year Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill. Current FAA programs were due to expire at midnight on May 10.

Following their weekly caucus lunch meeting, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and other Senate Democratic leaders spoke to reporters about their legislative agenda for the week. Senator …

The Senate confirmed two U.S. District Court nominations: Julie Sneed, District of Middle Florida; and Melissa Damian, District of Southern Florida. Members also advanced Marjorie Rollinson’…

The Senate continued work on legislation providing $95.3 billion in foreign aid to Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine. Members took no votes.

Following the Senate Democratic weekly caucus lunch meeting, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Democratic leaders spoke with Capitol Hill reporters about the bipartisan border securit…

The Senate confirmed two U.S. District Court judicial nominations: Micah Smith, District of Hawaii; and Jamel Semper, District of New Jersey. Members also advanced other nominees, including …

The Senate voted to begin debate on a continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown and fund the government through November 17, 2023. Members also failed to override President Biden’…

The Senate confirmed Jeffrey Cummings' nomination to be a U.S. District Court judge for the Northern District of Illinois. Members also voted to advance the fiscal year 2024 spending package…

Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and other Senate Democratic leaders spoke to reporters following their weekly party lunch meeting. Topics included the National Defense Authorization Act…

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), and several women Democratic senators spoke to reporters at the one-year mark of the Supreme Court’s 2022 decisio…

The Senate confirmed two U.S. District Court nominations, Orelia Merchant (Eastern New York) and Wesley Hsu (Central California), and voted in favor of limiting debate on LaShonda Hunt’s nom…

The Senate confirmed two U.S. district judge nominations: P. Casey Pitts, Northern District of California; and Dale Ho, Southern District of New York. Lawmakers also voted to invoke cloture …

Following their weekly caucus luncheon, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and party colleagues spoke with reporters about several issues, including police funding, Acting Labor Sec…

The Senate voted to repeal a Department of Homeland Security rule preventing non-citizens from entering the U.S. if they are likely to need certain government benefits. Members also confirme…

The Senate failed in a 57-42 vote to invoke cloture on a bill requiring the VA to conduct research on the health effects of medicinal cannabis for veterans. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-…

The Senate continued debate on legislation to extend federal programs that provide grants to local fire departments for training, equipment, and staffing.

The Senate continued debate on legislation to extend federal programs that provide grants to local fire departments for training, equipment, and staffing.

In an 81-14 vote, the Senate approved a House-passed resolution repealing a District of Columbia law reducing penalties for certain crimes, including carjackings, burglaries, and robberies. …

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), along with other Democratic senators, held a news conference on a standoff between the two parties over raising the nation’s debt ceiling. Senato…

The Senate approved a resolution supporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month, to raise awareness and opposition to the issues.