Congress · 117th Congress
Thune breaks through Democratic bloc on ‘vote-a-rama’ amendments
Senate Democrats stuck together and mostly voted against amendments to their tax, climate and health care package.
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Congress · 117th Congress
Sweeping budget package passes Senate; House on deck Friday
After a year of negotiations, impasses and political maneuvering, the Senate passed Democrats' top domestic priority.
Congress · 117th Congress
Debate begins on massive budget package; ‘vote-a-rama’ awaits
The Senate voted to begin considering Democrats’ climate, tax and health package on a party-line vote Saturday.
Congress · 117th Congress
After four-hour debate, Senate begins voting on budget bill amendments
The Senate is starting what could be a marathon session of votes on the budget package after four hours of debate.
Congress · 117th Congress
Photos of the week ending August 5, 2022
Photos of the week: Highlights include Jon Stewart's push for the PACT Act and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's decision on the reconciliation bill.
Congress · 117th Congress
Joe Biden is on fire — signing bills and killing terrorists, but he still can’t catch a break
President Biden is racking up wins at home and abroad. But bad luck keeps finding him, keeping his poll numbers low.
Congress · 117th Congress
Sinema ready to advance budget bill after tax changes
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., announced late Thursday that she is willing to “move forward” on Democrats’ tax, climate and health package.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senate appropriators want $4 billion for ships Navy didn’t seek
The Senate 2023 defense spending bill would boost the Navy budget for ships built largely by the constituents of senior appropriators.
Congress · 117th Congress
Democrats race to prep sweeping budget bill for weekend votes
The Senate is expected to begin consideration of Democrats’ climate, tax and health care package on Saturday.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senate Judiciary Committee grills FBI director on violent crime
FBI Director Christopher Wray told the Senate Judiciary Committee that Americans face increasing threats from domestic terrorism and violent crime.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Democrats double down on abortion rights after Kansas referendum
The defeat of a Kansas abortion referendum by 18 points signals voters are rejecting what Democrats call the GOP's "extreme" politics.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senate Judiciary Committee airs threats against elections workers
“There is an omnipresent feeling of anxiety and dread that permeates our daily lives, and those of our families,” one witness testified.
Congress · 117th Congress
Lawmakers want stronger oversight of troops’ housing conditions
A bipartisan group of lawmakers filed legislation to create a Military Housing Readiness Council to monitor housing quality.
Congress · 117th Congress
‘We were all there on Jan. 6’: Manchin, Collins make the case for elections overhaul
A bill that overhauls the Electoral Count Act may not be perfect, but doing nothing after the 2020 election may be worse, senators heard.
Congress · 117th Congress
Earmarks in Senate bills favor small states, retiring senators
Senate appropriations bills for the upcoming fiscal year contain more than 3,100 earmarks totaling almost $7.8 billion.
Congress · 117th Congress
Indiana Rep. Jackie Walorski killed in car crash
Five-term Republican Rep. Jackie Walorski of Indiana was killed in a car crash on Wednesday, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced.
Congress · 117th Congress
Democrats confident about budget vote as GOP plans amendments
Senate Democrats are confident about passing their health care, climate and tax package, as Republicans plot amendments they’ll offer to it.
Congress · 117th Congress
Veterans toxic exposure bill clears Senate after tortuous path
More than 3.5 million veterans will gain easier access to health and disability benefits under a bill that cleared the Senate Tuesday.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senators slated to take up bill to expand security support to Taiwan amid high-stakes Pelosi visit
A Senate panel plans to take up a bill that would expand security aid to Taiwan even as Speaker Pelosi has angered China with her visit there.
Congress · 117th Congress
Long push for Camp Lejeune toxic water lawsuits clears Congress
Congress is set to allow those exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeuene to file lawsuits to seek compensation from the federal government.