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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…

The Senate confirmed Lawrence Vandyke’s judicial nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and also voted to limit debate on three other nominations: John Sullivan, amba…

Senators paid tribute to Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA), who was retiring at the end of the month. Senator Isakson also gave his farewell speech. Later, members voted in favor of limiting deb…

The Senate continued consideration of judicial nominations.

The Senate confirmed several nominees for district court judges in Texas, Florida, and Louisiana. Lawmakers also advanced the motion to proceed to S. 1790, the National Defense Authorization…

The Senate voted to block a unanimous consent from Select Intelligence Committee Ranking Member Mark Warner (D-VA) to bring up a bill requiring political candidates to report election-relate…

The Senate confirmed two judicial nominations: J. Campbell Barker to the U.S. District Court for Eastern Texas and Andrew Brasher to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabam…

The Senate confirmed Earl Murphy to be a judge for the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals as well as the nomination of former Representative John Fleming (R-LA) to be assistant commerce secretar…

Chief executive officers from seven prescription drug companies testified before the Senate Finance Committee on drug pricing practices. Members asked the executives how their companies set …

The Senate approved the nomination of Andrew Wheeler for Environmental Protection Agency administrator. Senators also approved John Ryder to be on the board of directors for the Tennessee Va…

On day 34 of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history over President Trump’s demand for a U.S.-Mexico border wall, the Senate blocked two plans to reopen the government. The first, su…

On day 26 of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, the Senate blocked a resolution lifting of sanctions on three Russian companies. The Treasury Department the previous month lift…

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 voted 56-41 to approve a resolution ending U.S. military aid in the war in Yemen. Senators also approved by voice vote a resolution condemning the killing of Washington Post contr…

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…

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross defended the Trump administration’s tariffs actions during an appearance before the Senate Finance Committee. Members from both parties voiced their concerns o…

Following their weekly caucus luncheon, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and other members of Senate Republican leadership spoke with reporters. Among the issues discussed was legislat…

Senators gave floor speeches on such topics as climate change, veterans' health care, and tax reform.

The Senate confirmed Dana Baiocco’s nomination to be commission of the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Senators also voted 91-4 to invoke cloture on S. 2372, the legislative vehicle for …

The Senate unanimously passed a resolution brought up by Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) that allows senators, including Senator Duckworth, to bring their newborn infants to the chamber floor…