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The Senate convened for a legislative session and resumed consideration of H.R.5949, the FISA bill. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of H.R.1, the Emergency Supplemental Appropr…

The Senate convened and began consideration of H.R. 5949, the FISA bill. Brian Schatz (D-HI) was sworn in as the replacement for Senator Daniel Inouye, who died on December 17, 2012.

Witnesses testified on the effects of the “fiscal cliff” on the U.S. economy and the middle class, with a focus on sustaining long-term economic growth, reducing U.S. debt, and protecting th…

The Senate failed to ratify the United Nations disabilities treaty by a 61-38 margin. A two-thirds majority is required for passage of a treaty.

The Senate resumed for an hour of morning business and thereafter resumed consideration of amendments to S. 3254, the defense authorization bill. The Senate adjourned as a mark of further re…

The Senate convened for a legislative session.

Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) spoke at the Federalist Society’s annual national lawyers convention. He talked about the Affordable Care Act, the presidential election and its outcome, and judicial…

The Senate continued work on the Sportsmans' Bill and then on a bill setting Defense Department programs and policies for the next year.

The Senate convened for a legislative session.

Retired Justice Sandra Day O Connor testified on her efforts to educate young people in civics through her iCivics organization. Some of the other issues she addressed were state election of…

The Senate considered the Multinational Business Tax Incentives bill.

During a legislative session, the majority leader and minority argued about the Senate agenda, and other lawmakers gave general speeches

the transportation conference report, the student loan bill and the flood insurance bill.

The Senate continued working on S. 1940, the flood insurance program.

Civil rights advocates and election law scholars testified on legislation introduced by Senator Charles Schumer that imposes criminal penalties on deceptive practices and voter intimidation …

The Senate resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to S. 1940, the flood insurance bill (post cloture). By unanimous consent, the motion to proceed to the flood insurance bill will be…

Sen. James Inhofe, R-OK, that aims to overturn emissions requirements for mercury and other toxins that were issued by the EPA in December. At 11:30am, the Senate will take a roll call vote …

The Senate convened for a legislative session.