Senate

The Staggering Rise of the Filibuster

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - November 25, 2009

Time to end it? more >>

Committee Passes Baucus's $829 Billion Healthcare Bill

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - October 13, 2009

Republican Sen. Olympia Snowe joined Democrats to vote yes on the healthcare reform bill. more >>

Senate Democratic Insiders Say No Healthcare Bill Until December

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - September 24, 2009

The public option is still a big sticking point between Senate and House agreement. more >>

Senate Democrats Debate Pushing for Climate Bill

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - September 16, 2009

Sens. Kerry and Boxer hope to unveil a cap-and-trade bill by month's end. more >>

Dodd Could Face Bout with WWE CEO Linda McMahon

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - September 16, 2009

WWE CEO Linda McMahon Vies for Connecticut Senate Seat more >>

Blagojevich on the Media: 'Screw the Truth'

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - September 8, 2009

In his new book, former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich lets everyone know what he thinks of the media. more >>

Senate Parliamentarian Faces Tough Healthcare Decision

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - September 8, 2009

Senate Parliamentarian Alan Frumin could get pushed out if Democrats don't like his choice. more >>

Curt Schilling Pondering a Pitch for Ted Kennedy's Senate Seat

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - September 3, 2009

Could the former Sox star make a road trip to Washington? more >>

Gov. Patrick Supports Interim Appointment to Replace Kennedy

By Dan Gilgoff - Nation & World - September 1, 2009

Some candidates have already expressed interest in running in the special election. more >>

Ted Kennedy's Wife a Good Fit for Senate Seat, Some Pols Say

Nation & World - August 31, 2009

Lawmakers say Vicki Kennedy should be considered as an interim replacement. more >>

Obama: Ted Kennedy One of 'Greatest Senators of Our Time'

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - August 26, 2009

The senator's death closed a dramatic chapter in the history of an American dynasty. more >>

Rand Paul's Birthday Present to Dad Ron Paul

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - August 21, 2009

His son gave Ron an original copy of a Barry Goldwater book. more >>

Crist's Conundrum: Who to Pick to Replace Retiring Florida Sen. Martinez

By Peter Roff - Peter Roff - August 20, 2009

Florida governor must choose temp carefully or ruin his own shot at the seat next year. more >>

Martinez Resignation Prompts Debate Over Appointments

By Dan Gilgoff - Nation & World - August 18, 2009

Currently governors get to fill open U.S. Senate seats, some want to change that. more >>

Toomey Woos Pennsylvanians in Steelers Country

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - August 18, 2009

The Senate candidate was at the RightOnline conference. more >>

A Rand Paul for Senate Blimp?

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - August 11, 2009

The candidate might take after his father and get a blimp for campaigning. more >>

For Ron and Rand Paul, Like Father, Like Son?

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - August 10, 2009

Ron Paul hopes his activists will jump to support his son's bid for Senate. more >>

Senate Considers Alternative to Public Healthcare Option

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - August 3, 2009

The Finance Committee has chucked the public option in favor of health cooperatives. more >>

DeMint, McCain Oppose 'Cash for Clunkers' Push

By Queenie Wong - Nation & World - August 3, 2009

The Obama administration is hoping the Senate approves more funding for the program. more >>

Quiz: Inside the U.S. Senate

Nation & World - July 28, 2009

Test your knowledge of current U.S. senators. more >>

Hey NRA, Why Doesn't Congress Have Guns?

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - July 27, 2009

E.J. Dionne makes a great point: Guns for Congress! more >>

Military Commissions Expose Deep Divisions in Congress

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - July 17, 2009

Debate over treatment of detainees could prove contentious. more >>

Climate Change Bill Faces Hurdles in the Senate

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - July 10, 2009

Democrat Barbara Boxer is leading the fight in the Senate. more >>

Conservative Democrats Warn Against Funding Abortion in Healthcare Reform

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - July 1, 2009

19 congressional Democrats write to Pelosi to say reform must not lead to government-funded abortion. more >>

Lieberman Shows Democrats Don’t Have 60 Healthcare Votes

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - July 1, 2009

Skeptical on the public option. more >>