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Secretary Xavier Becerra testified on President Biden’s fiscal year 2025 budget request for the Health and Human Services Department. He said the budget includes expansions in Medicaid-like …

The Senate approved (77-13) the House-passed continuing resolution to extend government funding in two stages, until March 8 and 22, to avert a looming partial government shutdown at midnigh…

The Senate voted to advance the nomination of John Kazen to be U.S. District Court judge for the Southern District of Texas. Several Democratic senators paid tribute to the late former Senat…

The Senate confirmed the nomination of Jerry Edwards Jr. to be a U.S. District Court judge for the Western District of Louisiana, and voted to limit debate on the nomination of Brandon Long …

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 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…

House and Senate Democrats spoke with reporters about the anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act.

Physicians and mental health advocates testified at a Senate Finance Committee hearing on barriers to care, specifically challenges referred to as “phantom or ghost networks.” These networks…

The Senate voted 72-25 to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to its version of the fiscal year National Defense Authorization Act. Members also confirmed Rachel Bloomekatz to be a judge…

The Senate confirmed Natasha Merle’s nomination to be a U.S. District Court judge for Eastern New York, and members voted to move forward with a tax treaty with Chile. Senators also debated …

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra defended President Biden’s fiscal year 2024 budget request for the agency before the Senate Finance Committee. Topics included protecting M…

Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and other Senate Democratic leaders spoke to reporters following their weekly party lunch meeting.

The Senate approved the House-passed debt limit and federal spending bill by a 63-36 vote, after defeating the offered 10 amendments. Members also approved a House-passed resolution repealin…

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Democratic senators spoke with reporters about plans for moving ahead on crafting China competitiveness legislation.

Following their weekly caucus luncheon, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and party colleagues speak with reporters about the legislative agenda. Topics included the Republican deb…

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. …

Majority Leader Schumer (D-NY) and other Senate Democrats spoke with reporters about the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) report on Republican budget proposals.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D) and party colleagues spoke to reporters about protecting abortion rights in the wake of the 50th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision that was str…

The Senate confirmed Lynne Tracy to be U.S. ambassador to Russia. Lawmakers also debated the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill.

The Senate approved a short-term spending bill to avert a government shutdown. The measure funds the government through December 16. 2022, and would next to the House for consideration. Memb…