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Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) spoke on the chamber floor about police reform legislation proposed in response to the death of George Floyd while in custody of Minneapolis police. The bill wa…

In a 90-8 vote, the Senate approved a House-passed coronavirus economic aid package. It includes two weeks of paid leave for sick and quarantined workers, extends state unemployment insuranc…

Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) spoke about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on her constituents in Nebraska.

Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Cory Gardner (R-CO) debated the Great American Outdoors Act, legislation to earmark funds from private oil and gas leases on federal…

On the Senate floor, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) recognized and congratulated President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. He also spoke about President Trump…

Following the impeachment vote, the Senate resumed legislative business.

Majority Whip John Thune (R-SD) and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) spoke on the chamber floor about the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Senator Cornyn talked about the impact of the virus on menta…

The Senate confirmed two nominations: Stephen Vaden to be a judge on the U.S. Court of International Trade and Kathryn Kimball Mizelle to be U.S. District judge for the Middle District of Fl…

Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) spoke about reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).

Missouri Senator Josh Hawley (R) came to the floor to discuss U.S. race relations and police reform.

Vermont Independent Senator Bernie Sanders spoke against the $740.5 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

Senator Cotton (R-AR) spoke about the Chinese government’s 1989 crackdown on protesters in Tiananmen Square, and currently happening in Hong Kong. The senator called for the U.S. to admit Ho…

Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA) announced at a news conference in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, that he would not run for reelection in 2022 or run for governor. Following his remarks, Senator Toomey a…

The Senate voted in favor of limiting debate on Peter Gaynor’s nomination for administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Senators also unanimously passed a resolution h…

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke about the civil unrest across the country in the wake of the death of George Floyd while in custody of Minneapolis police. He implored Presi…

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) opened the second session of the 116th Congress by commenting on the killing of an Iranian general, Qasem Soleimani, in Iraq by U.S. forces. He …

Opening arguments from the president’s defense team continued for a second day in this third and final portion of the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump, day 7. Robert Ray, who succ…

The Senate confirmed Christy Wiegand to be U.S. District Court judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Lawmakers also advanced two other District Court nominations: Thomas Cullen for…

The Senate confirmed Mark Menezes' nomination for deputy energy secretary.