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“It wouldn’t have happened without your hand. It just wouldn’t have gotten done, and I want to thank you for that,” said President Biden of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) su…

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

The Senate rejected a resolution to repeal rules set by the Department of Education for charter schools, and members also confirmed Francisco Mora’s nomination be an Organization of American…

The Senate approved the nomination of Jeffery Hopkins to be a U.S. district judge for the Southern District of Ohio. Members also voted to limit debate on two U.S. circuit judge nominations:…

The Senate voted 62-37 to advance a House-passed marriage equality legislation protecting same-sex and interracial marriage under federal law. Twelve Republicans voted “yes” along with all D…

The Senate voted to limit debate on John Lee’s nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

The Senate approved the Inflation Reduction Act, the Democratic bill on tax policy, health care, and climate change. The vote was 51-50, with Vice President Kamala Harris presiding to break …

The Senate approved a resolution from Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) to repeal a White House Council on Environmental Quality rule changing the federal environmental permitting process. Members…

The Senate voted 95-10 in favor of a resolution of ratification to allow Finland and Sweden to join NATO. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) voted “present,” Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) voted “nay.”

The Senate worked on a bill providing grants to the U.S. computer chip industry. A vote on the measure was postponed after severe weather prevented some senators from being present. The legi…

The Senate voted to limit debate on Ashish Vazirani’s nomination to be deputy undersecretary of defense for Personnel and Readiness.

The Senate confirmed Ana Isabel de Alba to be a U.S. district judge for the Eastern District of California. Members also voted 64-34 to begin debate on the Senate bipartisan gun violence bil…

The Senate approved 84-14 a House-passed bill to expand access for VA health care and disability benefits to veterans exposed to toxic substances. Members also advanced the nominations of An…

The Senate voted to limit debate on a House-passed bill to expand access for VA health care and disability benefits to veterans exposed to toxic substances.

The Senate voted 69-19 to invoke cloture on Alex Wagner’s nomination to be assistant secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs.

The Senate voted to begin debate on the House-passed $40 billion Ukraine aid bill. Members also voted to limit debate on three nominations: Jennifer Rochon, U.S. District Court judge for Sou…

The Senate voted to end debate on the nomination of retired Rear Admiral Ann Claire Phillips to lead the Maritime Administration.

The Senate advanced Lael Brainard’s nomination to serve as vice chair of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.

The Senate voted 53-47 to move forward with Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination to the Supreme Court. Senators Susan Collins (ME), Lisa Murkowski (AK), and Mitt Romney (UT) were the onl…

The Senate passed H.R. 4521, the America COMOETES Act, a bill to increase science and technology research funding. The legislation is designed to assist the U.S. chipmaking industry better c…