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The Senate continued debate on health care legislation.

Senate members made general speeches.

The Senate continued debate on the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia.

The Senate debated the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia.

The Senate passed a bill to extend unemployment benefits and also extends COBRA health coverage, increased medical payments to doctors, national flood insurance, and poverty guidelines.

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner testified on President Obama’s proposed fiscal year 2011 budget. He said that the nation’s economy is stronger than it was a year ago, but that the govern…

Vote to waive Corker point of order on unfunded mandates passed by a vote of 55 - 44. The Senate is now holding a series of votes, including adoption of the Majority Leader’s substitute amen…

The Senate approved Majority Leader Reid’s Managers Amendment with a vote of 60-39.

The Senate health care bill faces its first challenge in a late-night procedural vote. Yesterday, Senator Ben Nelson (D-NE) said he’s prepared to vote for the bill after reaching a compromis…

Senators planned to finish debate on several amendments and motions dealing with buying prescription from other countries and middle class taxes.

The Senate resumed consideration of health care legislation. Several amendments were considered, including one to allow citizens to buy prescription drugs from other countries and bring them…

On day 10 of debate on health care reform, senators took up an amendment on drug importation and more debate on a motion to send the bill back to the Finance Committee.

The Senate reconvened in a special weekend session. Members continued debate on amendments, including a proposal from Senator Lincoln (D-AR) on limiting executive compensation for health ins…