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The Senate votes on confirmation of the following nominations, which were expected to be confirmed by voice vote: Daniel Santos to be a member of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board …

The Senate considered several nominations, including Vivek Murthy to be surgeon general and Daniel Santos to sit on the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board. Dr. Murthy was confirmed by a…

The Senate cleared, by unanimous consent, a resolution continuing current federal funding for two days, giving the chamber time to debate H.R. 83, the $1.1 trillion federal spending bill, wh…

Members of the Senate Republican leadership briefed reporters and responded to their questions following their weekly policy lunch. They said that the release of the Intelligence Committe…

After a period of morning business, the Senate debated bills and nominees. They approved two of President Obama’s nominations.

The Senate convened for debate and voted on several nominations. Senator James Rockefeller IV delivered his farewell speech.

The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee held a hearing on President Obama’s nominees to head the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, be assistant Transportatio…

Representatives of the National Football League, Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League, along with representatives from the players' associat…

Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) were sworn in by Vice President Biden during morning business. Both won special elections in November to finish out full six-year terms to w…

The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee held a hearing on airbag defects of the Japanese supplier Takata, and the recall process of millions of vehicles equipped with them…

The Senate convened for a legislative session.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Senator John Hoeven (R-ND), and others spoke after Keystone XL Pipeline authorization bill failed by one vote.

Senate Republicans spoke to reporters following weekly party lunches. Topics included the Keystone XL Pipeline bill, immigration, and government funding. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConne…

The Senate began debate on S. 2280, a bill sponsored by Senators John Hoeven (R-ND) and Mary Landrieu (D-LA) to approve the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline.

The Senate has voted 96-1 to advance the Child Care and Development Block Grants Act, which would provide aid to low-income families to help pay for childcare. Senators are now making genera…

Senate Republicans spoke to reporters after holding elections for their party’s leadership in the 114th Congress.

By a vote of 78-22, the Senate cleared H.J. Res 124, a measure to fund the government through December 11, for President Obama’s signature. The House passed the measure 273-156, after amendi…

The Senate convened for a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each, before taking a break for the weekly party caucus lunches.

Senators spoke on a variety of topics.

Witnesses testified about the practice of “cramming” wireless phone bills, in which consumers are charged for unauthorized third-party services. Terrell McSweeny, commissioner at the Federal…