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10 Senate Republicans Outline $600B Counteroffer To President Biden’s COVID-19 Relief Bill

By NPR News January 31, 2021

Ten Republican senators on Sunday requested a meeting with President Biden to detail a smaller counterproposal to his $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, an alternative they believe could be approved "quickly by Congress with bipartisan support."Read More

As Year-End Looms, House And Senate Still Seek Deal On More Coronavirus Aid

By NPR News December 13, 2020

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin with group of Democratic and Republican senators

With lawmakers facing a mounting year-end to-do list, a deal on a new coronavirus relief package continues to be elusive for Congress.Read More

Utah Republican Senator Mike Lee Blocks Legislation For National Latino, Women’s Museums

By NPR News December 11, 2020

In a move that infuriated supporters of museums to be dedicated to Latinos and women on the National Mall, the Republican senator blocked legislation Thursday that would lead to the creation of both.Read More

Amy Coney Barrett Confirmed To Supreme Court In 52-48 Vote, Takes Constitutional Oath

By NPR News October 26, 2020

President Trump watches as Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas administers the constitutional oath to Amy Coney Barrett during a ceremony at the White House Monday evening. CREDIT: Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images

The 48-year-old judge solidifies the court's conservative majority, filling Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's seat just about a week before Election Day.Read More

Day 9 Recap: Senators Wrap 2nd Day Of Questions; Vote Expected Friday On Witnesses

By NPR News January 30, 2020

Chief Justice John Roberts, who reads the questions at the impeachment trial, blocked one query from Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., which may have revealed the identity of the whistleblower whose complaint sparked the impeachment inquiry. Senate Television via Getty Images

Senators weighing impeachment charges against President Trump spent Thursday firing questions at lawyers as they did the day before, just as the prospect of former national security adviser John Bolton's appearance as a witness continues to stoke speculation. The Senate will enter its next phase Friday — considering whether to allow witnesses and evidence.Read More

Senate Votes 50 – 48 To Confirm Brett Kavanaugh To U.S. Supreme Court

By NPR News October 6, 2018

If all goes as expected, Kavanaugh will be confirmed to the Supreme Court by a nearly party-line vote.Read More

Brett Kavanaugh’s Confirmation Seems Likely As Key Senators Announce Support

By NPR News October 5, 2018

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, walks on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. A key vote on Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination, she said Thursday that the FBI investigation seemed "very thorough." CREDIT: Alex Brandon/AP

GOP Sens. Susan Collins and Jeff Flake said the FBI inquiry into sexual assault claims against Brett Kavanaugh was "thorough," with Flake seeing no new evidence. Their votes will be decisive. Read More