Senate committee delays vote on CDC director nominee because of Murkowski absence

A Senate committee delayed a vote on the Trump administration's CDC director nominee, Erica Schwartz, because enough members were not present.

Timeline emerges for US Senate vote on new Russia sanctions bill

Democrats in the US Senate have signalled to their Republican colleagues that next week they are willing to vote on the Russia sanctions package, which includes President Trump's last-minute demand

Thune says Senate lacks votes for $95 billion budget resolution

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said Thursday the votes aren’t there in the Senate to advance a House-passed budget resolution that would pave the way for a $95 billion reconciliation

Protect College Sports Act running out of time for vote before Senate recess: What’s next?

The bill has drawn support from the NCAA and many Division I conferences, but not the Big Ten and SEC, which are recommending changes.

Dem Senate hopeful ripped as 'absentee legislator' after missing nearly 60% of votes

Ashley Hinson blasted Josh Turek for missing 58% of Iowa House votes while collecting over $20,000 in per diem as the Iowa Senate race heats up.

Senate panel vote on Trump nominees derailed after Warren raises background check concerns

Lawmakers on the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday took the unusual step of delaying a public hearing to consider three of President Trump’s nominees, after Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) said their FBI background checks raised “significant questions.

Senate committee advances Clayton's nomination for intelligence chief

The Senate Intelligence Committee advanced Jay Clayton's nomination for director of national intelligence, despite opposition from Democrats.