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The Senate debated and ratified the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia on a vote of 71 to 26. They also passed provisions to assist first responders to the September 11, 200…

The Senate continued debate on the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia.

Democratic senators held a news conference on a failed cloture vote on the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act.

Senators met to vote on the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act, the “Don’t ask, Don’t tell” policy in the military and the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START)…

The Senate approved the compromise proposal to extend the tax cuts and began debate on the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START).

The Senate failed to move forward on several measures, one dealing with immigration and another that creates a fund for first responders with health issues as a result of the terrorist attac…

Senators gave general speeches.

Senators gave general speeches.

Deputy Assistant Attorney General Greg Andres and international criminal law attorneys testified on the enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. The law, passed in 1977, made it il…

Senators made general speeches.

The Senate voted to confirm Elena Kagan as an associate justice on the U.S. Supreme Court on a vote of 63 to 37.

The Senate moved forward with a bill that aims to help states avoid teacher layoffs and also helps with Medicaid payments. Members also continued debate on Elena Kagan’s nomination for assoc…

Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Patrick Leahy spoke in favor of Elena’s confirmation to the Supreme Court.

Senator Patrick Leahy and Governor Jim Douglas talked about former President Calvin Coolidge’s “civil approach to politics,” and the need for more of his approach in contemporary political d…

Robert Mueller testified at an oversight hearing on law enforcement operations and practices at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Among the topics he spoke about were reports of FBI…

Senator Carte Goodwin (D-WV) was sworn in to office, replacing the late Senator Robert Byrd.

Committee members spoke about the nomination of Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the U.S. Supreme Court and their opposition or support for her confirmation. Following their statements commi…