SENATE VOTE

May 15 2026CRYPTO

New Crypto Rules Win Early Vote, But Big Questions Remain

A recent Senate vote pushed a major crypto regulation bill forward, but not without drama. The bill passed a key committee 15-9, surprising some watchers who expected more resistance. Two Democrats broke ranks to support it, even though they had reservations about the bill’s current form. One of the

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May 14 2026POLITICS

Senate Holds Trump’s Iran Action in Check

The Senate fought back against a new bill that would force President Trump to ask Congress for permission before continuing military actions in Iran. The vote was 50‑49, almost split along party lines. Three Republicans joined all Democrats except one to support the measure, showing that some lawmak

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Apr 23 2026POLITICS

Senate Pushes $70 Billion ICE Funding Without Democratic Help

The Senate is starting a long voting marathon, with Republicans moving forward on a plan to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and parts of Customs and Border Protection. They are doing this through budget reconciliation, a process that lets the majority pass bills with only 51 votes ins

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Senate Republicans Face Tough Choices to Avoid Government Shutdown

The Senate is set to vote on six funding bills that could prevent a partial government shutdown. These bills cover essential agencies like the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Treasury, and Defense. However, a recent incident where a U. S. citizen was killed by federal immigration agents has c

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Healthcare Subsidies: What Happened in the Senate?

The Senate recently made a big decision about healthcare. They decided not to extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies. This means these subsidies will end by the close of the year. The vote was the result of a long effort by Democrats to keep the subsidies going. They wanted to prevent insurance co

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Nov 11 2025POLITICS

Government Reopening: What's Next?

The U. S. government shutdown, the longest in history, might finally be coming to an end. The Senate is set to vote on a deal to reopen the government on Monday night. This deal was agreed upon by both parties over the weekend. If the Senate approves it, the House will then vote on the plan later th

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Nov 10 2025POLITICS

The Unexpected Alliance That Ended the Government Shutdown

In a surprising twist, eight Democratic senators joined forces with Republicans to break the government shutdown deadlock. This decision came after intense internal debates within the Democratic party, highlighting the challenges of finding common ground in politics. The final vote was 60 in favor

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Nov 10 2025POLITICS

Senate Moves to End Shutdown, But Health Care Fight Looms

The Senate is close to passing a deal that could finally put an end to the government shutdown that started back in October. This deal would keep the government running until the end of January. However, it's not all smooth sailing, as Democrats had to make some compromises to get here. The big iss

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Nov 10 2025POLITICS

Government Reopening Talks: A Glimpse of Hope Amidst Shutdown Chaos

In the midst of the ongoing government shutdown, a ray of hope has emerged. A group of moderate Democrats, including Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, and Angus King, has reportedly struck a tentative deal with Republicans. The agreement hinges on a promise from Republicans to vote on the rene

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Nov 07 2025POLITICS

The US Government Shutdown: A Standoff with No End in Sight

The US government shutdown is dragging on, with no resolution in sight. It has been going on for 38 days, making it the longest shutdown in US history. The Senate is set to vote for the 15th time on a Republican proposal to end the shutdown, but Democrats are not backing down from their demands. Th

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