Senate Session
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…
View in Congressional Chronicle973 viewsThe 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…
View in Congressional Chronicle973 viewsMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg joined TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew, Discord CEO Jason Citron, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel, and X (formerly Twitter) CEO Linda Yaccarino to testify on efforts to protect childr…
10,287 viewsThe Senate voted to end debate on Edward Sunyol Kiel’s nomination to be a U.S.District judge for the District of New Jersey.
View in Congressional Chronicle562 viewsWitnesses, including a reproductive health professional, an economist, a “pro-life” advocate, and a mother who experienced a 20-week abortion, testified on abortion access and the economic c…
1,555 viewsThe Senate approved a House-passed six-bill government spending package to avert a partial shutdown at midnight and fund a portion of the government through the end of the fiscal year on Sep…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,901 viewsSen. Mike Lee (R-UT) and others spoke with reporters about the implications of the bipartisan federal budget deal reached over the weekend.
455 viewsThe Senate confirmed two nominations: Moshe Marvit, member of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission; and Cathy Ann Harris, chair of the the Merit Systems Protection Board. Mem…
View in Congressional Chronicle330 views“Given the steady drumbeat of calls for attacks by foreign terrorist organizations since October 7, we’re working around the clock to identify and disrupt potential attacks by those inspired…
10,113 viewsDuring the early morning hours, the Senate passed (70-29) legislation providing $95.3 billion in foreign aid to Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine. In the final hours of debate, a group of Republic…
View in Congressional Chronicle6,066 viewsThe Senate continued consideration of H.R. 815, legislation providing $95.3 billion in foreign aid to Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine. This came after the chamber earlier in the week failed to a…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,405 viewsThe Senate continued work on legislation providing $95.3 billion in foreign aid to Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine. Members took no votes.
View in Congressional Chronicle2,653 viewsThe Senate approved (64-19) the motion to proceed to consideration of H.R. 815, legislation providing $95.3 billion in foreign aid to Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine. This came after the chamber…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,849 viewsSenator Rick Scott (R-FL) and several of his party colleagues held a news conference to discuss their opposition to the bipartisan border security bill released over the weekend. Senator Ted…
5,105 views“Congratulations on destroying the United States Senate Judiciary Committee,” said Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) to Committee Chair Dick Durbin (D-IL) during a tense meeting. The committee voted o…
7,092 viewsSenator Rick Scott (R-FL) and several Republican colleagues held a news conference to criticize Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and the ongoing border talks between Senate Republicans…
1,332 viewsThe Senate confirmed two U.S. District Court nominations: Jacquelyn D. Austin, District of South Carolina; and Cristal Brisco, Northern District of Indiana.
View in Congressional Chronicle756 viewsThe Senate confirmed two Amtrak Board of Directors nominations: Anthony Coscia and Joel Szabat, both for five year terms.
View in Congressional Chronicle202 viewsPolicy advocates testified on the intersection of U.S. gun violence and public health before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Witnesses brought in by the Democratic majority included Universi…
2,041 viewsRep. Matt Rosendale (R-MT) and Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) and several of their Republican colleagues called for withholding government funding until legislation was taken up to address the immigra…
1,405 viewsThe Senate resumed executive business following a recess for weekly caucus luncheons. No votes were taken.
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