Senate approves Nikki Haley as UN ambassador
Senate approves nomination of former governor Nikki Haley as the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations by a 96-4 majority.
Senate approves nomination of former governor Nikki Haley as the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations by a 96-4 majority.
Senate votes 66-32 in favor of Mike Pompeo, a critic of the Iran deal, as the new head of the CIA.
US Senators present bipartisan bill providing legal protection for local authorities combating BDS-associated companies.
Bill to facilitate the return of Nazi-looted artworks to their original owners or heirs passes Senate.
Senate passes defense policy bill which includes more than $600 million for missile defense cooperation with Israel.
US Senate votes 99-0 to extend the Iran Sanctions Act by 10 years.
GOP surprise win in Wisconsin, adding to wins in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Florida, and North Carolina.
The Iran nuclear deal is shaping up as a key issue in at least nine states that are key to the Democrats.
Senate to vote on Wednesday to override veto of legislation that would allow 9/11 victims to sue the government of Saudi Arabia.
United States Senate votes 71 to 27 to kill legislation that would have stopped the sale of tanks and other equipment to Riyadh.
Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren tells Senate about the importance of restoring art stolen by Nazis to its rightful owners.
Entrepreneurs, activists and journalists from New York, New Jersey and Maryland visit the Senate to celebrate Jewish Heritage Month.
Senate approves legislation that would allow 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia. White House threatens veto.
MK Boker calls on 'experts' to stop 'lying to the public' about international isolation, after 83 senators tell Obama to raise aid.
Overwhelming 4/5 majority of senate sends joint letter to Obama, urging defense package be settled soon and raised from $3 billion a year.
New bipartisan bill would give claimants seeking the return of Nazi-looted artworks more time.
Senate approves tougher sanctions on North Korea over its nuclear program, human rights record and cyber activities.
Legislation by Rubio would force the administration to take a tougher line on Hezbollah and its supporters.
Senate Democrats block legislation meant to kill the Iran nuclear deal, ensuring Congress won't disapprove it at all.
Democrats repeat last week's deal support, but will be tested again - by having to vote against Israel recognition and release of Americans.
Senator Cotton strongly condemns Democratic foiling of anti-nuclear deal bill, after channeling Churchill in moving Senate floor speech.
British PM David Cameron, German PM Angela Merkel, and French President Francois Hollande insist nuclear deal is for the greater good.
Vote to be held at 3:45 pm EST; Republicans lash back ahead of expected Democratic victory.
Mitch McConnell rejects President Obama's argument that rejecting the Iran nuclear deal means going to war.
Iran's envoy to the IAEA says agreement between his country and the IAEA is secret and cannot be divulged to the Senate.
US presses UN Security Council to adopt Iran deal facing pressure from Senators looking to impose new economic sanctions.
Senator Bob sees an "overwhelming" vote to pass the Iran nuclear review bill as soon as Thursday.
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammed Zarif said Wednesday that Israel was the last country to criticize Iran's nuclear program.
United States Senate rejects effort to tie sanctions relief for Iran with a verification that Tehran is not supporting acts of terrorism.
Amendment would require that any nuclear agreement with Iran be approved by 2/3 majority in Congress.
Republican Tom Cotton calls for new sanctions to stop 'negotiating out of weakness,' says talk extension shows Iran is 'calling the shots.'
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, on a visit to Israel, said that both the Senate and the House backed Israel on the Iran issue.
Amendment to budget bill would establish a fund to cover the cost of imposing sanctions if Iran violates nuclear agreement.
Senate Majority Leader says the Senate will vote on a bill to toughen sanctions on Iran if negotiators miss this month's deadline.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee may act as soon as next week on a bill allowing Congress to approve or reject Iran deal.
Sponsors of bill requiring Obama to submit nuclear deal for approval will vote against it if brought to a vote before March 24.
Senate to begin debate next week on bill that would require Obama to submit any final nuclear deal with Iran for Congress' approval.
Prime Minister Netanyahu meets the bipartisan leadership of the Senate following Congress speech, thanks them for their support of Israel.
Senators Richard Durbin and Dianne Feinstein invite Israeli PM to meet with Democrats when he visits Washington for his Congress speech.
By a vote of 93 to five, Senate confirms President Obama's nominee to replace Chuck Hagel.
A group of Democratic Senators consider boycotting Netanyahu's speech in protest of Boehner's 'disregard for US protocol.'
Senator Bob Corker says lawmakers plan to press ahead with Iran sanctions package, despite Obama's objection to the idea.
U.S. Senate unanimously adopts the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act.
U.S. Senate approves plan to train and arm Syrian rebel groups to fight the “Islamic State”, a day after the House passed the measure.
Robert Ransdell, candidate in Kentucky, posts signs saying "With Jews We Lose".
Senate approves a $225 million bill to replenish the Iron Dome missile defense system. House approval expected as well.
Senate passes a resolution that states the its support of Israel’s right to defend itself from Hamas rocket attacks.
U.S. Senate panel approves a 50 percent funding boost for the Iron Dome anti-missile system.
US State Dept. and Iraqi gov't reportedly reach last-minute agreement to keep thousands of Jewish documents in US - for now.
83 senators sent a letter to Obama, urge him to warn Iran that continuing the nuclear program will result in sanctions.
US President’s veto threat appears to work: several senators drop plans for new sanctions on Iran.
New York State senate passes bill into law punishing schools that boycott Israel.
Senator Feinstein causes outrage after declaring that "we cannot let Israel determine when and where the United States goes to war."
Benghazi attacks could have been prevented by fixing "known security shortfalls," concludes Senate report.
A bill to slap new sanctions on Iran has gained support since December, but probably not enough to prevent Obama from vetoing it.
Senate calls on Tehran to free jailed members of the Bahai faith; comes as lawmakers mull new sanctions.
A victory for Obama? Senate Banking Committee announces it will hold off on passing a new Iran sanctions bill.
U.S. lawmakers will wait until after a briefing by Secretary of State John Kerry before deciding on new sanctions on Iran.
The short-term bill will end the partial government shutdown and raise the debt ceiling.