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Congress passes $1.7 trillion spending bill, avoids government shutdown | USA TODAY

December 23, 2022 26 comments

Congress avoided a government shutdown and passed a $1.7 trillion omnibus funding bill. RELATED: Biden budget calls for income tax on wealthiest Americans, more police […]

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Marriage equality bill passes key Senate procedural vote | USA TODAY

November 18, 2022 68 comments

Twelve Republican senators voted with Democrats to break the filibuster for the Respect for Marriage Act. RELATED: Mitch McConnell defeats challenger to remain Senate minority […]

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Stopgap bill passed in Senate, goes to House to avert shutdown | USA TODAY

September 29, 2022 11 comments

The Senate passed a bill 72-25 that would avert a partial government shutdown and give lawmakers more time to agree on 2023 fiscal year spending. […]

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Bill targeting drug prices, inflation passed by Senate | USA TODAY

August 8, 2022 38 comments

The Inflation Reduction Act was passed in the Senate after Vice President Kamala Harris cast the tie-breaking vote. RELATED: Rising inflation impacts the stock market […]

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Senate approves Sweden, Finland bid to join NATO | USA TODAY

August 5, 2022 43 comments

The U.S. Senate passed a resolution approving Finland and Sweden's request to join NATO in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. RELATED: Finland prepares for […]

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Schumer, McConnell make cases on abortion rights on Senate floor | USA TODAY

May 11, 2022 16 comments

The Senate plans to vote on a Democratic bill that would codify abortion rights into federal law as Republicans attempt to stop the legislation. RELATED: […]

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Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation impacts communities of color | USA TODAY

April 13, 2022 No comments

After a historic nomination, confirmed justice Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s journey has a large impact on those who see themselves in her story. RELATED: Supreme […]

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Ketanji Brown Jackson White House ceremony

April 8, 2022 35 comments

President Joe Biden will deliver remarks Friday at a ceremony marking the Senate's historic confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson, giving the White House and Democratic […]