Trump threatens to adjourn Congress – it would be unprecedented

Move would be bid to get more of his nominees through Senate, but conditions spelled out in Constitution for him to try it aren't in place.

• Apr 16, 2020

Congress will not return to Washington until May 4

Most members will not return to Washington before May, but Congress can still pass measures with unanimous consent.

• Apr 14, 2020

Schumer, Mnuchin hold talks over interim coronavirus legislation

Senate Democrats blocked legislation expanding a small business loans program Thursday, arguing it was insufficient.

• Apr 10, 2020

Members of Congress connect with constituents while working from home

Like many Americans, lawmakers are now relying on their phones and video conferences to tele-work.

• Apr 10, 2020

Senators demand more information from Trump on ousting of intel community inspector general

It is "our responsibility to confirm that there are clear, substantial reasons for removal," bipartisan senators wrote in a letter to Trump.

• Apr 9, 2020

Senate Democrats block $250 billion expansion of small business loans

Democrats have called for more money for hospitals and state and local governments.

• Apr 9, 2020

Senator to dump her stocks after coronavirus sales uproar

Lawmaker denies wrongdoing in trades she and her husband, who heads New York Stock Exchange, made before market crash.

• Apr 8, 2020

Massachusetts Democrats cancel state convention, endorse Markey for Senate

The party also agreed that Joe Kennedy III would reach the 15% threshold necessary to appear on the ballot.

• Mar 31, 2020

U.S. Capitol closed to public through April

The Capitol and surrounding office buildings will remain off limits to the public until May 1.

• Mar 30, 2020

Tom Coburn, former Republican senator and Oklahoma physician, has died

Coburn earned a reputation as a conservative political maverick during his tenure in the Senate

• Mar 28, 2020

Senate passes $2 trillion coronavirus relief package

The sweeping measure provides help for workers and businesses and for a health care system pushed to the brink by the coronavirus pandemic.

• Mar 26, 2020

Senate standoff threatens to delay coronavirus stimulus bill

The $2 trillion legislation is the largest stimulus package in American history.

• Mar 25, 2020

Senate appears close to deal on massive coronavirus bill

Democrats argue that the bill proposed by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell does more to protect corporations than workers.

• Mar 24, 2020

Senate again fails to advance coronavirus bill as deal remains elusive

A second attempt to move forward with the massive spending deal failed as Democrats demanded changes to the Republican bill.

• Mar 23, 2020

Senate fails to move forward with coronavirus stimulus bill

The absence of several senators who are self-quarantining due to the coronavirus sidelined several Republicans who were unable to vote.

• Mar 23, 2020

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar's husband has coronavirus

The former presidential candidate disclosed her husband's infection in a post on Medium.

• Mar 23, 2020

Rand Paul becomes first senator to test positive for coronavirus

Paul's office said Sunday the senator is "feeling fine and is in quarantine."

• Mar 23, 2020

Senate adjourns before voting on coronavirus stimulus package

The final legislation is expected to cost upwards of $1 trillion.

• Mar 21, 2020

Senate GOP's coronavirus bill includes checks up to $1,200

The "phase three" bill unveiled by Senate Republicans includes direct payments of $1,200 for most individuals taxpayers.

• Mar 20, 2020

Remote voting gains traction in Senate after House coronavirus diagnoses

Senators Dick Durbin of Illinois and Rob Portman of Ohio introduced a resolution to change Senate rules and allow for remote voting during a national crisis.

• Mar 19, 2020

First coronavirus diagnosis among member of Congress sends lawmakers into quarantine

Nearly a dozen lawmakers have decided to self-quarantine after learning Congressmen Mario Diaz-Balart, a Republican from Florida, and Ben McAdams, a Democrat from Utah, tested positive for the coronavirus.

• Mar 19, 2020

Trump signs coronavirus bill ensuring paid leave and free testing

The measure was passed by the Senate Wednesday after getting the green light in the House last week.

• Mar 18, 2020

White House, Senate focus on $1 trillion coronavirus aid package

"We're not leaving town until we have constructed and passed another bill," McConnell said.

• Mar 18, 2020

Coronavirus bill still leaves millions with no paid sick leave

More than 60 million workers wouldn't be eligible, while help could prove too little, too late for many small businesses.

• Mar 17, 2020

Romney proposes giving $1,000 to every U.S. adult to stem coronavirus impact

Romney said it would help ensure families and workers can meet short-term financial obligations and boost spending.

• Mar 16, 2020

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