Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Senate panel advances Huckabee’s nomination as Israel Ambassador

Senate Foreign Relations Committee approves Mike Huckabee’s nomination as US ambassador to Israel. The nomination now moves to the full Senate for a final decision.

Huckabee’s hearing for Ambassador to Israel set for March 25

Senate Foreign Relations Committee to hold a hearing on Mike Huckabee’s nomination as US ambassador to Israel on March 25.

Pro-Israel Senator to lead Mid-East & Counterterror subcommittee

Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) was chosen to lead the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism. 'I look forward to working with President Trump to realize his vision for a more peaceful Middle East.'

Senate committee advances Lew nomination as Israel ambassador

Senate Foreign Relations Committee advances Jack Lew's nomination to be the next US ambassador to Israel. Senate vote expected next week.

Senate Committee honors victims of attacks on Jews in Argentina

Senate Foreign Relations Committee condemns 1992 and 1994 attacks, calls for terrorists responsible to be held accountable.

Senate committee approves Deborah Lipstadt for antisemitism post

Lipstadt's nomination as antisemitism envoy will now proceed to a full Senate vote.

US Jewish groups urge fast approval of Biden anti-Semitism envoy

ADL and other groups criticize delay in approving Deborah Lipstadt as anti-Semitism envoy in letter to Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Senate Committee confirms Nides as Israel Ambassador

The nomination still requires the confirmation of the full Senate.

Senate Foreign Relations Committee approves Blinken nomination

Senate Foreign Relations Committee votes 15 to 3 to approve nomination of Antony Blinken to serve as secretary of state.

Jewish groups welcome approval of 'Taylor Force Act'

Conference of Presidents, Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations praise Senate committee for passing law cutting funding to the PA.

Senate committee passes legislation cutting aid to PA

Senate Foreign Relations Committee passes Taylor Force Act, which would cut funding to the PA until it stops paying terrorists.

Senate approves new sanctions on Iran

Senate Foreign Relations Committee approves legislation to impose new sanctions on Iran over its ballistic missiles.

Former ambassadors: Friedman is 'unqualified'

Five former ambassadors to Israel write Senate, claim David Friedman is unfit to serve as ambassador to Israel.

Senate to hold hearing for US Amb. to Israel this week

Senate Foreign Relations Committee announces hearing this Thursday for nomination of David Friedman as Ambassador to Israel.

Senate committee approves Tillerson for Secretary of State

Senate Foreign Relations Committee votes in favor of sending Rex Tillerson's nomination as Secretary of State to the full Senate.

IAEA Chief to Discuss Iran Deal with Senators

UN nuclear watchdog chief will meet with Senate Committee on Foreign Relations to discuss his agency's monitoring role in Iran.

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Approves Iran Bill

Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approves legislation that would require Congress approval of deal with Iran.

Concern Over Iran Sanctions After Menendez Charged

Whatever the fate of New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez, the charges he faces could stymie attempts to impose new sanctions on Iran.

Senators Agree to Delay Vote on Iran Deal Legislation

Foreign Relations Committee's vote on law forcing Obama to submit Iran deal for Congress approval postponed to April 14.

Senators May Vote Next Week on Iran-Related Legislation

Senate Foreign Relations Committee may act as soon as next week on a bill allowing Congress to approve or reject Iran deal.

Menendez Pulls Pro-Israel Bill that would Divide Democrats

Amended U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Act would have let Congress vote for or against a deal with Iran, over its nuclear program.

U.S. Preparing Sanctions Against Russians

Senate's Foreign Relations Committee holding consultations on imposing sanctions against individual Russians.

Senate Committee May Vote Wednesday on Syria Strike

Senators reportedly reach an agreement on a resolution for military force in Syria. Vote expected Wednesday.

Senate Panel Votes in Favor of Syria Military Strike

Senate Foreign Relations Committee votes 10-7 in favor of using force in Syria in response to a chemical weapons attack.

Hagel: Failure to Act in Syria Hurts Our Credibility on Iran

Hagel to Senate committee: Failure to take action in Syria's will damage America's pledge to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

McCain Does Not Support Senate Resolution on Syria

Senator McCain says he does not support the latest Senate resolution on military force against Syria "in its current form."

Senate Panel Approves Power's Nomination for UN Envoy

Samantha Power, Obama's pick to serve as UN envoy, approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.