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The Senate approved the House-passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The final vote was 88-11. Members also confirmed several judicial nominations, including Jennifer Sung to the …

The Senate passed legislation allowing an increase in the debt limit with a simple majority vote. Members also voted to advance two nominations to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Cir…

The Senate confirmed two nominations: Rachel Rollins for U.S. attorney in Massachusetts, with Vice President Kamala Harris casting the tie-breaking vote on both her confirmation and the clot…

The Senate confirmed Deirdre Hamilton’s nomination to the National Mediation Board, and Chris Mangnus' nomination to be commissioner for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Members also …

A Senate subcommittee held a hearing on competition and privacy in the tech industry. Witnesses testified about the growing market concentration of companies like Amazon and the negative eff…

The Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee holds a hearing on legislation intended to improve outdoor recreation opportunities and infrastructure.

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on several pending pieces of legislation intended to improve outdoor recreation opportunities and infrastructure. Senators he…

The Senate continued work on the fiscal year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

The Senate considered the fiscal year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

The Senate voted to limit debate on Brian Nelson’s nomination for treasury undersecretary for terrorism and financial crimes. Vice President Kamala Harris presided to cast the deciding vote …

The Senate confirmed Christine P. O’Hearn’s nomination to the a U.S. district court judge for the District of New Jersey. Members also voted 50-49 along party lines to discharge from the Ban…

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…

Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) held a news conference on climate provisions in the budget reconciliation package being negotiated in Congress. Other speakers included three Democratic senators and…

The Senate voted to extend the debt limit through December 3, 2021. The Treasury Department had indicated that the nation would reach its borrowing limit in 11 days without congressional act…

The Senate approved by unanimous consent a 30-day extension for highway funding.

The Senate confirmed two nominations: Jessica Lewis to serve as assistant secretary of state for Political-Military Affairs, and Robert T. Anderson for solicitor of the Department of the Int…

The Senate confirmed Florence Pan’s nomination to be a U.S. district court judge for the District of Columbia, and Daniel Kritenbrink’s nomination for assistant secretary of state for East A…

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…

Senate Democratic leaders spoke to reporters in the Capitol following their weekly caucus luncheon. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D) criticized Republicans' opposition to helping raise the …

The Senate Finance Subcommittee on Social Security, Pensions and Family Policy held a hearing on legislation that would update the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. SSI is an anti-…