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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and other Democratic leaders spoke to reporters in the Capitol following their weekly caucus luncheon. They discussed a variety of topics, includi…

Dr. Robert Califf, President Biden’s nominee to be Food and Drug Admimistration commissioner, testified at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Health Committee. He answered questions …

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 …

The Senate approved a House-passed continuing resolution to fund the government through February 18, 2022, thus avoiding a shutdown ahead of a December 3 deadline. An amendment to the measur…

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

Senate Democratic leaders spoke to reporters at the U.S. Capitol following their weekly caucus luncheon.

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

Dr. Anthony Fauci, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky, and other health officials testified at a Senate hearing on the Biden administration’s coronavirus response efforts. Senators pressed t…

The Senate confirmed Michael Connor’s nomination for assistant secretary of the Army for civil works, and Robert Santos' nomination for director of the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Senate confirmed four nominations: Benjamin Harris, assistant treasury secretary for economic policy; Isobel Coleman, USAID deputy administrator for policy and programming; Jeffrey Priet…

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and other Democratic leaders spoke to reporters in the Capitol following their weekly caucus luncheon.

The Senate confirmed three U.S. District Court judicial nominations: Jia Cobb for the District of Columbia; Karen McGlashan Williams for New Jersey; and Patricia Tolliver Giles for the Easte…

The Senate confirmed Tina Lin’s judicial nomination to the U.S. District Court in Western Washington. Lawmakers also voted to limit debate on two other nominations: Douglas Parker to head th…

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…

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and other Democratic leaders spoke to reporters in the Capitol following their weekly caucus luncheon.

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 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…

During Senate Democratic leaders' comments following their weekly conference luncheon, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (NY) spoke about the need for Republicans to allow Democrats to raise the…