Sep 15 Senate to hold new vote on Iran nuclear deal, Dems to block By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Senate Republicans will try a second time on Tuesday to move ahead on a resolution rejecting the Iran nuclear deal, and the outcome is expected to be the same: Democrats are poised to block the measure and preserve… Continue reading
Sep 08 Watch 6:41 Winning new Democratic support, Iran deal passage is all over but the shouting By PBS News Hour Three remaining Senate Democratic holdouts announced they will back the Iran nuclear deal, bringing the number of supporters to at least 41 votes. That's enough to block majority Republicans -- who unanimously oppose the deal -- from disapproving the agreement. Continue watching
Sep 01 Senate leader: Not enough votes to defund Planned Parenthood By Alan Fram, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The Senate's top Republican is conceding that his party will have to await the next president before it can cut off federal funds that go to Planned Parenthood. Continue reading
Aug 06 McConnell criticizes Obama for attacking opponents of Iran nuclear deal By Alan Fram, Associated Press President Barack Obama is treating his drive to win congressional support for his nuclear deal with Iran like a political campaign, making attacks on opponents that need to stop, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday. Continue reading
Jul 12 McConnell: Iran deal will be ‘hard sell’ to Congress By Ken Thomas, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and other congressional leaders expressed doubts Sunday about a historic agreement with Iran to address that country's nuclear program, predicting President Barack Obama could face hurdles in Congress if negotiators reach… Continue reading
May 22 Senate clears White House-backed trade bill By David Espo and Charles Babington, Associated Press In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Senate passed bipartisan legislation Friday night to strengthen the administration's hand in global trade talks, clearing the way for a highly unpredictable summer showdown in the House. Continue reading
Mar 05 McConnell postpones fast-tracking of Iran bill By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday decided to postpone action on a bill giving Congress a chance to review and vote on any deal the U.S. signs with Iran over its nuclear program. Continue reading
Feb 25 Congress offers bipartisan support to fund Homeland Security By Erica Werner, David Espo, Associated Press Senate Democrats have agreed to a Republican plan to fund the Homeland Security Department without the immigration provisions opposed by President Barack Obama. Continue reading
Jan 16 Republicans try to chart path to undo Obama’s immigration policies By Erica Werner, Associated Press HERSHEY, Pa. — Not exactly brimming with confidence, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he's going to try to push a House-passed bill to overturn President Barack Obama's immigration policies through the Senate. Continue reading
Jan 15 Money — and leverage — big themes at GOP retreat By Lisa Desjardins HERSHEY, Pa. — Republicans from the House and Senate met here in the “Sweetest Place on Earth” Thursday to hash out their agenda, determine what they will try to do with their newfound control of both chambers and present a… Continue reading