Senator Durbin on NBC's "Meet the Press"
Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) discussed the government shutdown on NBC’s "Meet the Press".
48 viewsSenator Dick Durbin (D-IL) discussed the government shutdown on NBC’s "Meet the Press".
48 viewsSenators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Mike Lee (R-UT), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tim Scott (R-SC) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) held a press conference on Capitol Hill on the First Step …
1,223 viewsThe 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…
View in Congressional Chronicle8,878 viewsSenators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), CNN’s Van Jones, and Koch Industries Vice President Mark Holden discussed a Senate vote to adjust sentencing guidelines for nonviolent o…
828 viewsSenate Democratic leaders spoke to reporters following a weekly lunch meeting with the party’s caucus. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said his party would not support the offer from Re…
1,087 viewsIn 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…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,964 viewsThe 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…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,698 viewsThe Senate voted to limit debate on a criminal justice reform bill, the First Step (Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person) Act. The bill reduces…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,865 viewsThe 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…
View in Congressional Chronicle3,463 viewsThe Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration held a hearing on drug cartels and border security. The first panel featured administration and Homeland Security officia…
7,929 viewsThe 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…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,299 viewsSenate Democratic leaders spoke to reporters in the Capitol following their weekly party luncheon. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (NY) urged President Trump to accept his offer of passing rem…
422 viewsCustoms and Border Protection (CPB) Commissioner Kevin McAleenan testified at an oversight hearing on border security and immigration enforcement at the U.S.-Mexico border. He fielded questi…
2,438 viewsSenators paid tribute to former President George H.W. Bush, who died on November 30 at age 94.
View in Congressional Chronicle958 viewsFollowing a closed briefing on Saudi Arabia and Yemen, Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) spoke to reporters. He noted the absence of CIA Director Gina Haspel and called the intelligence presented b…
369 viewsSenators Coons (D-DE), Booker (D-NJ) and Flake (R-AZ) tried to bring up a bipartisan bill to protect Special Counsel Robert Mueller, but Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) objected. Earlier in the mont…
View in Congressional Chronicle8,017 viewsThe Senate met for a legislative session. No votes were taken.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,226 viewsThe Senate confirmed Stephen Vaden’s nomination for Department of Agriculture general counsel. Members also voted in favor of limiting debate on Karen Kelley’s nomination for Department of C…
View in Congressional Chronicle895 viewsThe 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…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,084 viewsThe Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance several of President Trump’s judicial nominees. This included the nomination of Jonathan Kobes to be a judge on the Eighth Circuit Court of Ap…
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