Senate
Watch Senator Tim Kaine Give First Spanish-Language Speech In Senate History [VIDEO]
The Democratic senator from Virginia made history yesterday after delivering a speech on the Senate floor entirely in Spanish.
Immigration Reform 2013: Senate Votes 82-15 To Advance Gang Of Eight Bill
Every Senate Democrat voted in favor of the motion to move the bill along to consideration by the full Senate, along with all but 15 of the 45 Senate Republicans.
Immigration Reform 2013: 7 Senate Democrats Who May Vote Against The Bill
The immigration reform bill will come to a vote in the Senate on June 10. Meet the seven Democrats who may not vote for it.
Frank Lautenberg Dies: Last World War II Vet In Senate Dead At 89
Sen. Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J. died Monday at age 89.
Amnesty For Immigrants 2013? 4 Fast Facts About The US Anti-Amnesty Movement That Is Facing Tough Odds
Anti-amnesty and anti-immigration groups have begun campaigns against the comprehensive immigration reform bill, which would give a path to citizenship for many of the nation's estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants.
Harry Reid, Ted Cruz: Why Did Senate Leader Call Texas Republican 'A Schoolyard Bully' On Senate Floor? [VIDEO]
Harry Reid and Ted Cruz do not seem to be very close 'friends', despite Reid's label for the Texas Republican.
Gabriel Gomez: Will Republican former-SEAL Become First Latino Senator From Massachusetts?
Gabriel Gomez, son of Colombian immigrants is challenging longtime Congressman Edward Markey, D-Mass. for the state's junior Senate seat.
Ex-Navy SEAL Gabriel Gomez Runs For US Senate
Following John Kerry's appointment to Secretary of State, political-newcomer Gabriel Gomez will run against veteran Congressman Ed Markey to fill the vacant Senior Senator seat.
Luis Miranda, Obama's Former White House Advisor, Talks About Path To Citizenship, Being An Undocumented Immigrant
Luis Miranda's op-ed piece chronicling his journey from undocumented immigrant to White House.
Max Baucus Retiring: Will Governor Schweitzer Run For Open Seat?
When Max Baucus and a number of high-profile Democrats retire in 2014, will the Republicans win back the Senate?
Senate Background Check Bill Defeated; Will A Gun Control Bill Ever Pass?
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said he would remove the bill from consideration after key measures were defeated.
Rand Paul Filibuster: Conservative Senator Leads Charge To Stop Obama's CIA Pick Brennan [UPDATE]
A popular senator plans to filibuster the president's choice for CIA Director until he explains his new policy allowing domestic drone strikes.
Senate Immigration Reform Backers Seek Quick Action
A bipartisan group of senators who have agreed on an immigration reform plan said on Monday they hope to move quickly with legislation giving 11 million illegal immigrants a chance to eventually become American citizens.
Missouri U.S. Senate debate ignores "legitimate rape" furor
Republican Todd Akin and incumbent Democrat Claire McCaskill debated Medicare, immigration and the national debt on Thursday, but did not discuss Akin's "legitimate rape" remark that drew national attention to their Missouri U.S. Senate race.
Republican Akin defies party bosses, stays in Missouri Senate race
Republican Representative Todd Akin on Wednesday dismissed calls from party leaders that he drop out of the Missouri Senate race after his controversial remarks on abortion and rape, saying party officials should not overrule voters.