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The Senate confirmed Dr. Atul Gawande’s nomination to be assistant administrator for Global Health at the U.S. Agency for International Aid annd Rahm Emanuel to be U.S. ambassador to Japan, …

The Senate voted to discharge from committee Holly Thomas' judicial nomination to the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Members also confirmed three nominations: Nicholas Burns to be U.S.…

The Senate worked on executive and judicial nominations.

The Senate approved the House-passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The final vote was 88-11. Members also confirmed several judicial nominations, including Jennifer Sung to the …

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and other Democratic leaders spoke to reporters in the Capitol following their weekly caucus luncheon. They discussed a variety of topics, includi…

The Senate voted 86-13 to advance the fiscal year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Members also voted to limit debate on Samantha Elliott’s nomination to be a U.S. District Co…

The Senate confirmed Lucy Koh’s nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

The Senate passed legislation allowing an increase in the debt limit with a simple majority vote. Members also voted to advance two nominations to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Cir…

President Biden and lawmakers gathered at the U.S. Capitol for a tribute ceremony to the late Senator Bob Dole (R-KS), who died on December 5, 2021, at age 98.

The Senate confirmed two nominations: Rachel Rollins for U.S. attorney in Massachusetts, with Vice President Kamala Harris casting the tie-breaking vote on both her confirmation and the clot…

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Democratic leadership colleagues spoke to reporters about their legislative agenda. Senator Schumer said that the Senate was on track to raise…

The Senate confirmed Deirdre Hamilton’s nomination to the National Mediation Board, and Chris Mangnus' nomination to be commissioner for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Members also …

The Senate confirmed Acting Federal Communications Commission Chair Jessica Rosenworcel’s nomination to serve another term on the commission. Members also voted to advance Deirdre Hamilton’s…

The Senate voted to advance the Acting Federal Communications Commission Chair Jessica Rosenworcel’s nomination to serve another term on the commission. Members also paid tribute to the form…

The Senate approved a House-passed continuing resolution to fund the government through February 18, 2022, thus avoiding a shutdown ahead of a December 3 deadline. An amendment to the measur…

The Senate continued work on the fiscal year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

Senate Democratic leaders spoke to reporters at the U.S. Capitol following their weekly caucus luncheon.

The Senate continued work on the fiscal year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

The Senate continued work on the fiscal year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

The Senate failed to invoke cloture on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Sixty votes were needed to advance the measure.