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…
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Senate 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…
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U.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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President Signals Support for Filibuster Rules Changes
Indicates preference for the return to talking filibuster. On Wednesday, President Biden signaled that he would be supportive of the Senate updating its rules regarding the filibuster. Currently,…
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Senate Sets Speedy Impeachment Trial Timeline
Bipartisan leaders agree to schedule. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that leaders of both major parties in the U.S. Senate have agreed to a timeline for the…
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Senate Confirms Homeland Security Secretary
First Latino immigrant to hold key Cabinet post. Alejandro Mayorkas was confirmed as Secretary of Homeland Security on Tuesday. His confirmation came on a 56-43 vote, at a…
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Senate to Debate Relief Bill Next Week
Senator Schumer says current economic conditions require additional aid. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York said the Senate debate on a coronavirus relief bill will begin…
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