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PublishedNovember 30, 2023
Senate Democrats authorize subpoenas in the Supreme Court ethics probe. Republicans won’t back enforcement
During the hearing, senators at times rehashed years-old grievances over the tactics used to control a committee that has been central in the political fight over judicial oversight.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2023
Republican leader McConnell remains in hospital with concussion after fall
The Kentucky senator, who's 81, was attending a private dinner in Washington on Wednesday when he tripped.
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PublishedNovember 16, 2022
Mitch McConnell reelected Senate Republican leader, quashing bid by Florida’s Scott
McConnell, of Kentucky, easily swatted back the challenge from Rick Scott in the first-ever attempt to oust him after many years as Republican leader.
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PublishedNovember 14, 2022
Growing number of Republicans want to delay Senate leader elections
CNN reported Sunday that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has been calling his members over the last several days to ensure support.
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PublishedJune 23, 2022
Senate OKs landmark gun violence bill; House passage is next
The $13 billion measure will be Congress' most far-reaching response in decades to the nation's run of brutal mass shootings.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2021
Democrats’ effort to cap insulin prices faces Republican opposition
Senate Republicans are eyeing a procedural move to prevent the insulin cap from applying to privately insured Americans.
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2021
Senate narrowly defeats Republican amendment to cut off aid to Afghan refugees
The amendment by Republican Sen. Tom Cotton sought to cut off housing, food and medical aid as of March 31, 2023, for Afghans who were granted parole to quickly enter the United States.
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PublishedMay 28, 2021
Senate Republicans block bipartisan Jan. 6 panel to investigate Capitol riot
The vote comes a day after emotional appeals from police who fought with Trump supporters who smashed their way in, and from fellow lawmakers who fled Capitol chambers that day.
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PublishedMarch 17, 2021
Block a bill? Biden wants old-school Senate filibusters
Requiring a 'talking filibuster' would force senators opposing a bill to make their case, rather than simply signal objections, but it could also grind the chamber to a halt.
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PublishedDecember 21, 2020
As Maine Legislature starts back up, Democrats and Republicans present priorities
Both parties say they want to help Maine's working families and small businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic, but their approaches could vary widely.
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