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The Senate confirmed Jose Javier Rodriguez to be the assistant labor secretary for Employment and Training. Lawmakers also approved a bipartisan measure to repeal a U.S. Department of Agricu…

The Senate confirmed Gretchen Lund to be a U.S. District Court judge for the Northern District of Indiana. Lawmakers also voted to invoke cloture on two other judicial nominations: Joshua Pa…

The Senate approved (77-18) a measure to extend government funding until early March. The House passed the measure later in the day.

The Senate confirmed the nomination of Jerry Edwards Jr. to be a U.S. District Court judge for the Western District of Louisiana, and voted to limit debate on the nomination of Brandon Long …

The Senate confirmed the nomination of Nathalie Rayes to be U.S. ambassador to Croatia. Republicans blocked consideration of legislation providing emergency aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwa…

House and Senate Democrats held a news conference on the introduction of the Equality Act, which would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

The Senate confirmed two nominations: Dilawar Syed, deputy administrator of the Small Business Administration; and Molly Silfen to be a U.S. Court of Federal Claims judge for a 15-year term.

The Senate voted to repeal a Department of Homeland Security rule preventing non-citizens from entering the U.S. if they are likely to need certain government benefits. Members also confirme…

The Senate voted to limit debate on Felice Gorordo’s nomination for a two-year term to be U.S. Alternate executive director of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, whic…

The Senate confirmed two nominations: Richard Verma, State Department deputy secretary for Management and Resources; and Laura Taylor-Kale, Defense Department assistant secretary for Industr…

The Senate voted 67-28 to officially begin debate on a bill to repeal the 1991 and 2002 authorizations for use of military force (AUMF) against Iraq.

The Senate voted 68-27 to advance consideration of legislation repealing the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) against Iraq. Nineteen Republicans joined Democrat…

In an 81-14 vote, the Senate approved a House-passed resolution repealing a District of Columbia law reducing penalties for certain crimes, including carjackings, burglaries, and robberies. …

The Senate confirmed Lynne Tracy to be U.S. ambassador to Russia. Lawmakers also debated the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill.

The Senate rejected a resolution to repeal rules set by the Department of Education for charter schools, and members also confirmed Francisco Mora’s nomination be an Organization of American…

The Senate approved 84-14 a House-passed bill to expand access for VA health care and disability benefits to veterans exposed to toxic substances. Members also advanced the nominations of An…

The Senate confirmed Susan Grundmann to be a member of the Federal Labor Relations Authority, and Jerome Powell tp serve as chair of the Federal Reserve Board for a second term. Members also…

The Senate worked on instructions for negotiations between the House and Senate on a science and technology research bill. Both chambers have already passed separate versions of the legislat…

The Senate continued work on legislation to overhaul U.S. Postal Service delivery operations and finances including the retiree health benefits for all current and retired employees. Members…

By a 49-51 margin, the Senate blocked the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021 from advancing to a final passage vote. Sixty votes were needed. No Republicans voted for the le…