Some senators push back on averting the Senate’s permanent rule. Vice President Kamala Harris advocated for removing the Senate filibuster to reestablish nationwide abortion rights during an interview…
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House Votes to Decolonize Puerto Rico
The legislation would let Puerto Ricans determine their political future. The House of Representatives has passed a bill that would allow citizens of Puerto Rico to choose how…
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Senate Gun Control Bill Delayed
Majority leader says support for the legislation is not strong enough. In the wake of mass shootings in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas, Senate Majority Leader Chuck…
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Senators Launch Bipartisan Immigration Talks
Motivated by a sense of urgency regarding the southern border. Senators from both sides of the political aisle have resumed efforts to revise the U.S. immigration system, following…
Read MoreElections Bills, Filibuster Changes Blocked in Senate
Majority falls short of getting enough votes. Changes to filibuster rules that would have paved the way for passing legislation on voting were blocked in the Senate. On Wednesday,…
Read MoreSenate Minority Leader Calls Filibuster Change Plans Radical
Senator Manchin also wary of changing Senate rules. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York is calling for a change to the rules of the Senate regarding…
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Senate Passes $3.5 Trillion Spending Package
Bill includes funding for health, education, and family support. The Senate budget resolution providing for a $3.5 trillion spending package was approved early Wednesday morning. The social policy…
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Senate Bipartisan Infrastructure Group Doubles Membership
$1 Trillion bill builds momentum. On Wednesday, the Senate’s bipartisan infrastructure working group doubled in size to a total number of 21 members. The group is seeking to…
Read MorePresident Signals Support for Filibuster Rules Changes
Indicates preference for the return to talking filibuster. On Wednesday, President Biden signaled that he would be supportive of the Senate updating its rules regarding the filibuster. Currently,…
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