Minority Leader McConnell says he’ll block cutting off debate too quickly. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky stated he would block a bipartisan infrastructure package if the…
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Senate Announces Progress on Infrastructure Bill
Negotiators reach a deal on “major issues.” Senators negotiating the bipartisan infrastructure framework of the legislation said Wednesday they reached an agreement on the “major issues” of the…
Read MoreBipartisan Infrastructure Bill Evades Clear Resolution
Majority expresses frustration over slow-moving negotiations Senate members are experiencing mounting frustration as bipartisan infrastructure discussions proceed slowly. Senator Sherrod Brown of Ohio, the chairman of the Senate…
Read MoreSenate Minority Leader Opposes Land Management Nominee
Concerns surround her background in eco-terrorist activity. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and others have reservations about Presiden Biden’s Interior Department nominee Tracy Stone-Manning. “We now know that…
Read MoreBipartisan Infrastructure Agreement Reached
Deal focuses on traditional infrastructure projects. The White House announced Thursday that President Biden had reached an agreement with a bipartisan group of lawmakers for a national infrastructure…
Read MoreSenator McConnell Voices Concerns Over Partisanship
Says colleagues turning June into “check the box” month. On Thursday, Senator Mitch McConnell decried his majority party colleagues in the Senate for their role in creating difficulties…
Read MoreSenator Romney Supports January 6 Commission
Majority Leader Schumer moves to begin debate in Senate. On Monday, Senator Mitt Romney announced that he was ready to support a bill creating a commission to investigate…
Read MoreSenate Debates Elections Bill
Rules committee in a stalemate on next steps. On Tuesday, members of the Senate Rules Committee began discussion of the For the People Act, a voting rights bill…
Read MoreSenate Parliamentarian Approves Budget Reconciliation
President Biden’s administration set to bypass filibuster. On Monday, Elizabeth MacDonough the Senate parliamentarian, who serves as the official adviser on the interpretation of Senate rules, determined that…
Read MoreU.S. Trade Representative Confirmed by Senate
First nominee of new administration to receive unanimous vote. This week, the U.S. Senate voted 98-0 to confirm President Biden’s nominee for United States Trade Representative. Katherine Tai’s…
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