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The Senate by voice vote passed a short-term spending bill to fund the government through February 8, 2019. Members also voted in favor of limiting debate on Joseph Maguire’s nomination to b…

In an 87-12 vote, the Senate passed a criminal justice reform bill, the First Step (Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person) Act. The bill reduces…

The Senate continued work on a criminal justice reform bill, the First Step (Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person) Act. The bill reduces mandat…

Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and James Inhofe (R-OK) talked about the agendas of the committees they will chair in the 116th Congress, talked about their committee agendas. Senator Grassle…

The Senate adopted a measure offered by Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) to change IRS donor disclosure requirements for tax-exempt groups. Members also voted to move forward with a resolution that…

The Senate in an 87-13 passed a five-year farm bill. Members also approved Jonathan Kobes' nomination to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. Senators also paid tribute to Senator Joe Donnel…

Senate Arms Services Committee Chair Jim Inhofe (R-OK) spoke to students at the National Defense University about his priorities for his committee. He also addressed the national defense str…

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing for President Trump’s nominees to be the next commanders of U.S. Central Command commander and the U.S. Special Operations. Me…

The co-chairs of the National Defense Strategy Commission, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee. The two witnesses discussed the findings and recommendations of their commiss…

The Senate confirmed Michelle Bowman to serve on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Members also rejected a resolution by Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) disapproving a proposed arms sale to B…

The Senate passed a water infrastructure bill that includes $4.4 billion for a program that finances state and local drinking water projects. Lawmakers also rejected a Democratic resolution …

Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson testified at a hearing about Air Force readiness. Joining Secretary Wilson were Air Force Chief of Staff General David Goldfein, and John Pendleton of th…

In a vote of 50-48 vote, the Senate confirmed Judge Brett Kavanaugh to be an associate justice on the Supreme Court. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), who voted “no” on cloture and was the only…

The Senate continued the legislative day of September 28, 2018. Members voted 93-6 in favor of a five-year re-authorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and 98-1 in favor of…

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing on the nominations of Army General Robert Abrams to be commander of the U.N. Command, the Combined Forces Command and the U.S.…

Former Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ) was sworn in to replace the late Senator John McCain, who died on August 25. Senators confirmed Elad Roisman to serve on the Securities and Exchange Commission …

David Pekoske testified on the Transportation Security Administration’s progress and challenges in aviation security.

Senators paid tribute to Senator John McCain (R-AZ), who died two days earlier at the age of 81. Members also voted to advance Lynn Johnson’s nomination for assistant Health and Human Servic…

The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held a hearing on three of President Trump’s nominees, deputy administrator of NASA, an assistant Transportation Department secretar…

The Senate continued consideration H.R. 6157, a two-bill $857 billion fiscal year 2019 spending package containing the two largest annual spending bills that fund the Defense Department as w…