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Thune breaks through Democratic bloc on 'vote-a-rama' amendments - Roll Call

Senate Democrats stuck together and mostly voted against amendments to their tax, climate and health care package.

Roll Call · Aug 7, 2022

After four-hour debate, Senate begins voting on budget bill amendments - Roll Call

The Senate is starting what could be a marathon session of votes on the budget package after four hours of debate.

Roll Call · Aug 6, 2022

Debate begins on massive budget package; 'vote-a-rama' awaits - Roll Call

The Senate voted to begin considering Democrats’ climate, tax and health package on a party-line vote Saturday.

Roll Call · Aug 6, 2022

Voters aren’t the only ones feeling the effects of inflation - Roll Call

Candidates say higher costs for gas and airfare can influence travel decisions, and 2022 costs will drive higher contribution limits in 2024.

Roll Call · Aug 5, 2022

Camp Lejeune tragedy moves closer to justice - Roll Call

President Joe Biden will soon sign legislation that will give easier access to health and disability benefits to more than 3.5 million veterans who were exposed to toxic substances on overseas deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan and more. It wasn’t easy to get through Congress. The Senate passed that bill after…

Roll Call · Aug 5, 2022

Mayor wins Tennessee GOP primary in redrawn 5th District - Roll Call

Maury County Mayor Andy Ogles won the GOP primary in Tennessee's 5th District, where new lines make him the favorite in November.

Roll Call · Aug 5, 2022

Sinema ready to advance budget bill after tax changes - Roll Call

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., announced late Thursday that she is willing to “move forward” on Democrats’ tax, climate and health package.

Roll Call · Aug 4, 2022

Administration declares monkeypox a public health emergency - Roll Call

The administration declares monkeypox a public health emergency and says it will make it easier to get vaccines to patients.

Roll Call · Aug 4, 2022

Democrats race to prep sweeping budget bill for weekend votes - Roll Call

The Senate is expected to begin consideration of Democrats’ climate, tax and health care package on Saturday.

Roll Call · Aug 4, 2022

Senate Judiciary Committee grills FBI director on violent crime - Roll Call

FBI Director Christopher Wray told the Senate Judiciary Committee that Americans face increasing threats from domestic terrorism and violent crime.

Roll Call · Aug 4, 2022