Here Are the Senate Democrats Who Helped Republicans Avert a Shutdown
Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada were among the first Democrats to publicly back the Republican funding bill, arguing that a ...
Democratic anger boils over as Schumer, 9 other Dem senators vote to avoid shutdown
A government shutdown was set to happen at the end of the day Friday. As the clock ticked, Senate Democrats were in an unenviable position. They were forced to choose between a GOP bill that ...
Senate Dems join with Republicans to pass government funding bill, avert a midnight shutdown
The bill — a continuing resolution that will essentially extend fiscal 2024 spending levels through the start of the 2026 fiscal year — is backed by President Trump.
The Senate Voted to Avoid a Shutdown
The Senate voted this afternoon to pass a Republican-written spending bill and avert a government shutdown. In a crucial ...
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State senators weigh impact of One-House Bill
The New York State Senate has passed its One-House Budget Resolution. Local state senators see both wins in the resolution, and work that still needs to be done.
Ten Senate Democrats ignore growing party anger to help advance Trump’s spending bill
Democrats have been sharply divided over the Trump-backed spending bill to avoid a government shutdown at midnight.
Senate Passes Bill to Make Penalties Permanent for Fentanyl-Related Drugs
The measure, which passed with bipartisan support and minor changes, now heads back to the House. It is just the second ...
New York lawmakers push back on Hochul’s ‘bell-to-bell’ cell phone ban
In the senate’s one-house budget resolution, a response to Hochul’s proposed executive budget, lawmakers argued that school ...
Senator Wears Cowboy Hat in Protest: What Is Congress's Dress Code?
Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin sparked controversy this week when he appeared on the Senate floor wearing a cowboy hat.
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Calls Are Increasing for AOC to Primary Chuck Schumer in New York, but Will She?
Following backlash to Chuck Schumer, some are wondering whether AOC might be planning to primary him when he's next up for ...