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The Senate confirmed Robert White’s nomination to be a U.S. District Court judge for Eastern Michigan, and voted to advance Ann Marie McIff Allen’s nomination to be a U.S. District Court jud…

The Senate worked on a House-passed government funding measure. This bill would extend funding for part of the government beyond the March 8 deadline until the end of the fiscal year on Sept…

The Senate confirmed two U.S. District Court judicial nominations: Micah Smith, District of Hawaii; and Jamel Semper, District of New Jersey. Members also advanced other nominees, including …

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jim Risch (R-ID) held a news conference with Republican colleagues to discuss U.S. support for Israel.

The Senate continued work on the fiscal year 2024 spending package for the Departments of Agriculture, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development.

The Senate continued work on its version of the fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. The House earlier in the month passed its own version.

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 confirmed LaShonda Hunt’s nomination to be a U.S. District Court judge for Northern Illinois, and voted to limit debate on two other nominations: Colleen Shogan, archivist of the …

Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and several other Republican senators held a news conference to express their support for House Republicans on negotiations over the debt limit.

In a 95-2 vote, the Senate approved legislation to extend federal programs that provide grants to local fire departments for training, equipment, and staffing.

The Senate in a 66-30 vote approved legislation repealing the 1991 and 2002 authorizations for use of military force (AUMFs) against Iraq. The measure would next to to the House. Members als…

The Senate continued work on legislation to repeal the 1991 and 2002 authorizations for use of military force (AUMFs) against Iraq, rejecting two amendments offered. March 20 was the 20th an…

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 changes to a global climate agreement to reduce hydrofluorocarbons, which are gases commonly used in air conditioning and refrigerators. Members also voted in favor of li…

The Senate continued work on judicial nominations, including confirming Sarah Merriam’s nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Members also confirmed David Pekoski t…

The Senate approved the Inflation Reduction Act, the Democratic bill on tax policy, health care, and climate change. The vote was 51-50, with Vice President Kamala Harris presiding to break …

The Senate confirmed Michael Barr’s nominations to serve as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors and Federal Reserve vice chair for Supervision. They also voted to limit debate…

The Senate confirmed three nominations: Nina Morrison, U.S. District Court judge for the Eastern District of New York; Todd Harper, member of the National Credit Union Administration; and Am…

In a 49-51 vote, the Senate blocked consideration of a bill to protect a woman’s right to have an abortion. Sixty votes were needed to begin debate and amend the bill. All Republicans voted …

Senator James Lankford (R-OK) and other Senate Republicans spoke with reporters about high gas prices and U.S. energy policy.