McCaskill Offers Powerful Tool to Cut Wasteful Spending
After House passes bill backed by Congressman Paul Ryan, Senator introduces Senate companion to create 'line-item veto' over spending programs
After House passes bill backed by Congressman Paul Ryan, Senator introduces Senate companion to create 'line-item veto' over spending programs
Birds Point Levee repair and preventing future flooding among key issues discussed
Bipartisan group will fight to boost job opportunities for nation's veterans
Senators hold press conference announcing transportation bill amendment following Washington Post explosive report
The Senate will convene at 2:00 p.m. Following any Leader remarks, Senator Shaheen will be recognized to deliver Washington's Farewell Address. Upon conclusion of the reading, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 4:30 p.m. with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
Following morning business, the Senate will consider the nomination of Margo Kitsy Brodie, of New York, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of New York with up to one hour of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees.
Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30 p.m.), the Senate will conduct a roll call vote on confirmation of the Brodie nomination.