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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…

Senators Hutchison and Ensign challenged the constitutionality of health care legislation.

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

Highlights of the day’s debate on health care reform.

The Senate continued debate on health care legislation.

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.

Witnesses testified about law enforcement operations and programs as well as the effectiveness of efforts to stop travel by terrorists since the enactment of the Intelligence Reform and Terr…

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…

Senate proceeded with debate on amendments to health care legislation. Two amendments considered included a proposal from Senator Lincoln on limiting executive compensation for health insura…

Senate debate continues on H.R. 3590, the $848B plan to expand health insurance coverage. Senators will begin voting on amendments submitted by Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), Senator Lisa …

The Senate continued debate on Senator Barbara Mikulski’s (D-MD) amendment ensuring access to preventive services for women and Senator John McCain’s (R-AZ) Motion to Commit on Medicare. The…

The Senate began debate on comprehensive health care reform legislation.

Senators debated a procedural motion to move forward with debate on health care reform legislation.

Witnesses testified on the investigation of the on the November 5, 2009, attack that resulted in 13 deaths at Fort Hood, Texas. They talked about shooting suspect Army Major Nidal Hasan and …

The Senate convened for a period of morning business with two hours of tributes to Senator Robert Byrd. Thereafter the Senate resumed consideration of David Hamilton to the U.S. Circuit Cour…