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Mitch McConnell Cancels Senate’s August Recess

Susan Davis, NPR

Posted on June 5, 2018 · The majority leader blamed Democrats for slow-walking President Trump's nominees. He also said the Senate will use the extra time to pass annual spending bills.

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Senate Panel Advances Bill To Protect Mueller

MARY CLARE JALONICK, AP / CHAD DAY, AP

Posted on April 26, 2018 · Republicans have split amid President Donald Trump's repeatedly criticism of Mueller's Russia investigation. The vote was 14-7 with four Republicans in favor.

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GOP Leaders Move Slowly On Tighter Gun Laws

Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Posted on February 27, 2018 · Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he wanted to "at least show some progress toward dealing with one element of the problem"

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Congress To Take Up DACA, Border Wall As It Advances On 2018 Agenda

Kelsey Snell, NPR

Posted on January 8, 2018 · President Trump met with congressional GOP leaders over the weekend to plan out their 2018 agenda. But a deal on immigration and funding the government must come first

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U.S. Senate approves “Ike Dike” plan to protect Houston area from hurricanes

Ariel Worthy

Posted on July 28, 2022 · Gates would be built across the coast of Galveston Bay and moved into place before hurricanes hit to block water from going up the Houston Ship Channel and flooding homes. 

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The Senate Approves The $1 Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill In A Historic Vote

Kelsey Snell, NPR

Posted on August 10, 2021 · The vote is a victory for a group of bipartisan Senate negotiators who worked with the White House to craft the agreement. The measure faces an uphill path in the House.

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It’s In — And Big: Senators Unveil $1T Infrastructure Proposal

Associated Press

Posted on August 2, 2021 · The over 2,700-page bipartisan bill, finalized Sunday night, includes money for roads, transit systems and high-speed internet access. It's the first phase of President Biden's infrastructure plan.

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Texas Senate Advances Bill Limiting How And When Voters Can Cast Ballots, Receive Mail-In Voting Applications

Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune

Posted on April 1, 2021 · Senate Bill 7 is at the forefront of Texas Republicans’ crusade to further restrict voting in the state after last year’s election.

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