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Senator Ben Cardin, speaking on “Fox News Sunday,” talked about the 2018 legislative agenda and the prospects for bipartisanship in the new year.

The Senate voted 66-32 to pass a short-term government funding bill. Also, Senator Al Franken (D-MN) delivered his farewell address. He was to leave the Senate on January 2, 2018, following …

Senators gave speeches on the chamber floor about various topics.

Transportation experts testified at a hearing on the nation’s freight movement and its impact on the economy. The witnesses stressed the importance of their industry and also spoke about the…

The Senate debated and voted 51-48 to pass Republican tax reform legislation.

The Senate approved the nominations of Owen West to be an assistant secretary of defense and J. Paul Compton Jr. to be general counsel of the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Department.

The Senate confirmed Don Willett’s judicial nomination to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Members also voted to limit debate on James Ho’s nomination to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal…

The Senate passed a bill to extend federal government funding until December 22, 7017. Senator Al Franken (D-MN) announced he would be resigning in the coming weeks in the wake of recent all…

The Senate voted in favor of starting negotiations with the House on the Republican tax reform bill. Members rejected two motions from Senators Angus King (I-ME) and Deb Stabenow (MI) to ins…

The Senate passed the Republican tax reform bill, 51 - 49. Senator Bob Corker was the only Republican to vote against the measure, and no Democrats voted for it.

Members considered the Senate Republican tax reform bill.

Senators voted 52-48 in favor of a motion to proceed to consideration of the Republicans' tax reform bill for 20 hours. Members also debated a motion offered by Finance Committee Ranking Mem…

The Senate Finance Committee wrapped up its fourth and final day of debate on the Republican tax reform legislation. In this portion, Democratic members offered amendments on several provisi…

The Senate Finance Committee continued its fourth day of proceedings concerning the Republican tax reform legislation. In this portion, Democratic members proposed amendments on provisions i…

The Senate Finance Committee continued its fourth day of debate on the Republican tax reform legislation. Democrats offered several amendments in this session pertaining to various provision…

The Senate Finance Committee continued into its fourth day of consideration of the Senate Republicans' tax reform bill. The committee’s chair, Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT), said that he was fr…

The Senate Finance Committee for a third day examined and debated the Republican tax reform bill. Democratic members voiced anger and frustration after several changes were made to the bill …

Following a short break, the Senate Finance Committee resumed consideration of the Republican tax reform bill. Democratic members offered several amendments, specifically involving the Repub…

The Senate Finance Committee continued work on the Senate Republicans' tax reform proposal.

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing to consider the rules and guidelines for the authority to order the use of nuclear weapons. Members considered the conditions under whic…