Senate breaking news today

Here are some breaking news updates from the Senate:

Latest Developments:

  1. Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Reached: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced a bipartisan agreement on a $1 trillion infrastructure package. The deal includes funding for roads, bridges, public transportation, and broadband internet.
  2. Supreme Court Nomination: The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to vote on President Biden's nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. The nomination has been met with controversy, with some Republicans expressing concerns over her judicial record.
  3. COVID-19 Relief Bill: The Senate is expected to vote on a COVID-19 relief bill, which includes funding for vaccine distribution, testing, and contact tracing. The bill is part of a larger package aimed at addressing the ongoing pandemic.
  4. Gun Control Legislation: Senators are working on a bipartisan bill to address gun violence, including measures to improve background checks and red flag laws. The bill is expected to be voted on in the coming weeks.

Recent Votes:

  1. Confirmation of Federal Judge: The Senate confirmed Judge David Weil to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, with a vote of 68-30.
  2. Extension of Small Business Lending Program: The Senate passed a bill to extend the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for small businesses, with a vote of 92-7.

Upcoming Votes:

  1. Supreme Court Nomination: The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to vote on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination to the Supreme Court.
  2. COVID-19 Relief Bill: The Senate is expected to vote on a COVID-19 relief bill, which includes funding for vaccine distribution, testing, and contact tracing.
  3. Gun Control Legislation: Senators are expected to vote on a bipartisan bill to address gun violence, including measures to improve background checks and red flag laws.

Notable Quotes:

  1. Senator Chuck Schumer: "This bipartisan infrastructure deal is a major step forward for our country. It will create jobs, improve our infrastructure, and help us compete with the rest of the world."
  2. Senator Mitch McConnell: "I'm pleased that we've been able to reach a bipartisan agreement on infrastructure. This is a critical issue for our country, and I'm glad we can work together to get it done."
  3. Senator Dick Durbin: "The Supreme Court nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is a historic moment for our country. She is an exceptional jurist, and I'm proud to support her nomination."

Stay tuned for further updates from the Senate!