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December 20, 2015

Keystone pipeline bill fails in Senate

A bill to approve the Keystone XL oil pipeline failed in the Senate on Tuesday by just one vote, in a setback not only for the energy project but the politically imperiled Democratic senator who pushed the legislation.

December 20, 2015

McConnell chosen as next Senate majority leader, Boehner re-elected as House speaker

Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell joined House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio on Thursday at the pinnacle of the congressional and Republican power structures in Washington -- two establishment deal-cutters, each on occasion frustrated by the other's inability to rein in their party's most zealous ideologues.

December 20, 2015

Mitch McConnell: GOP majority won't change filibuster rules

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said he will not lower the 60-vote threshold for passing legislation in the Senate next year if the GOP wins the majority in November.

December 20, 2015

Sen. McConnell: Obama needs to ‘step up to the plate’ in VA scandal

McConnell said that the allegations at the VA are a huge problem, and it is time for Obama to take action.

December 20, 2015

Reid turns on Obama judicial nominee

One of President Obama’s judicial nominees suffered a serious setback Thursday when Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said he was opposed to the already-embattled fellow Democrat.

December 20, 2015

Senate votes to open debate on renewing tax breaks

A bill to renew a package of more than 50 expired tax breaks cleared its first hurdle in the Senate Tuesday.

December 20, 2015

Senate Democrats to vote on campaign finance constitutional amendment

Senate Democrats will vote this year on a constitutional amendment that would overturn two Supreme Court rulings on campaign contributions and expenditures, limiting the ability of federal candidates to raise and spend money. 

December 20, 2015

Keystone supporters push for swift Senate vote

Supporters of the controversial Keystone XL pipeline proposal are requesting a quick Senate vote on legislation to approve construction of the project delayed indefinitely by the Obama administration.

December 20, 2015

Sen. Reid says he's received 'vulgar' mail threats at home, police investigating

U.S. Capitol police have said they're investigating the mailings.

December 20, 2015

US Capitol police investigating threats made against Sen. Reid

A police spokesman declined to give further details Monday, citing an ongoing investigation.