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In a 79-18 vote, the Senate approved the $95.3 billion House-passed foreign aid package that includes money for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The measure also includes new sanctions against R…

Following leader remarks, the Senate proceeded to executive session and resumed consideration of Michael Whitaker’s nomination for administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration for th…

Following leadership remarks on the death of Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), who passed away the previous evening, lawmakers continued working on legislation to extend funding through Novem…

In a 86-11 vote, the Senate passed its version of the fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. The House earlier in the month passed its own version.

The Senate confirmed two nominations: Rosemarie Hidalgo, director of the Department of Justice’s Violence Against Women Office, and Kymberly Evanson, U.S. District Court judge for the Wester…

The Senate approved a U.S.-Chile income tax treaty, the first bilateral income tax treaty between the two countries. Members also failed, 49-50, to repeal an ATF rule on pistol braces. Membe…

The Senate confirmed two U.S. district judge nominations: P. Casey Pitts, Northern District of California; and Dale Ho, Southern District of New York. Lawmakers also voted to invoke cloture …

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 Adrienne Nelson’s nomination to be a U.S. District Court judge for Oregon. Lawmakers also advanced the U.S. District Court nominations of Ana Reyes to be a judge for the…

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D) and party colleagues spoke to reporters about protecting abortion rights in the wake of the 50th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision that was str…

The Senate confirmed Agnes Schaefer to be assistant secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. Lawmakers continued work on the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill to fund the go…

The Senate voted to begin debate a $1.7 trillion spending package for fiscal year 2023, as government funding was set to run out on Friday, December 23. Members also confirmed the nomination…

The Senate voted 62-37 to advance a House-passed marriage equality legislation protecting same-sex and interracial marriage under federal law. Twelve Republicans voted “yes” along with all D…

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 confirmed Salvador Mendoza’s nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Members also voted to limit debate on Arianna Freeman’s nomination to the U.S. Court of…

The Senate passed a bill providing grants to the U.S. computer chip industry to better compete with China. Later in the day, lawmakers blocked a bill increasing benefits for toxin-exposed ve…