Author: By Susan Ferrechio

Senate Republicans and Democrats faced off in a rare weekend session to debate the Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney Barrett. Senate Democrats, who unanimously oppose Barrett, objected to the session and tried to call up a series of Democratic bills, including a House coronavirus spending measure and the Violence Against Women Act, which they said…

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the Senate will vote Monday on the Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney Barrett, all but ensuring nine justices will be seated ahead of the Nov. 3 election. McConnell made the announcement following a closed-door meeting with GOP lawmakers, who nearly unanimously approve of confirming Barrett despite the objections of…

Senate lawmakers will begin consideration of Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett after they revote a narrow coronavirus aid package and send a subpoena to Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell signaled last week the Senate will begin consideration of Barrett’s nomination on Oct. 23, one day after her expected approval from…

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced Saturday that he is postponing floor activity for the next two weeks after several senators contracted the coronavirus. McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, said the confirmation hearing for Judge Amy Coney Barrett would continue as scheduled, beginning on Oct. 12, via a hybrid system that allows some lawmakers to participate…