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U.S. Senate votes to force social media platforms to protect kids onlineThe bill, passed by an overwhelming majority, has been pushed by parents of children who died by suicide after online bullying or have otherwise been harmed by online content.U.S. NewsJul 30, 2024
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U.S. Senate fails to advance Ukraine, Israel aid amid border policy fightThe vote came after Biden said it was "stunning" that Congress has not yet approved tens of billions of dollars in military and economic assistance for Ukraine as funding runs out.WorldDec 6, 2023
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U.S. senator refuses growing calls to resign amid corruption chargesPowerful U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey, a Democrat, was forced to step down as head of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee but said he would not resign from Congress.U.S. NewsSep 22, 2023
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U.S. Senate passes debt ceiling bill to prevent default, set to become lawThe legislation passed the upper chamber a day after the House united in rare bipartisan fashion to approve the deal reached between Republicans in the White House last week.U.S. NewsJun 1, 2023
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Oldest U.S. senator agrees to temporary replacement after calls to resign over absenceU.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, 89, has been absent from her duties since early March as she is treated for shingles, which has delayed the appointment of judicial nominees.U.S. NewsApr 12, 2023
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U.S. moves to repeal Iraq War authorizations as 20th anniversary of invasion nearsSenators voted to to move forward on legislation that would repeal two measures that allowed for open-ended military operations in Iraq, but have been cited in other conflicts.U.S. NewsMar 16, 2023
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Raphael Warnock narrowly wins re-election in Georgia, gives Democrats edge in SenateWarnock's defeat of Republican challenger Herschel Walker in the high-profile runoff election will increase Democrats' control of the U.S. Senate.U.S. NewsDec 6, 2022
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Georgia votes in U.S. Senate run-off between Warnock, Walker: Here’s what to knowThe closely-watched U.S. mid-term election run-off in Georgia will determine whether the Democrats grow their advantage in the Senate or if the chamber remains evenly split.U.S. NewsDec 6, 2022
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U.S. Senate passes bill to prevent national rail strike, rejects paid sick daysThe measure now goes to President Joe Biden's desk for his signature, and comes just one day after the House voted to impose the agreement on rail unions.U.S. NewsDec 1, 2022
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Democrats to stay in control of U.S. Senate after win in NevadaThe Democrats will stay in control of the U.S. Senate while the Republicans remain close to seizing control of the House of Representatives.PoliticsNov 12, 2022
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