Sewell votes to advance Biden’s Build Back Better plan out of committee
The bill still has to pass on the House floor and in the Senate.
Joe Manchin
Gary Palmer addresses constituents at a town hall in Irondale
Gary Palmer spoke to constituents about Afghanistan, China, energy policy, the Northern Beltline and other concerns.
U.S. Chamber announces support for a coronavirus aid bill before Christmas
The Chamber is supporting a $908 billion bipartisan stimulus proposal.
Jones joins bipartisan call to implement program to alleviate border crisis
U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, has joined a bipartisan group of senators in sending letters to President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan and Attorney General William Barr to urge the implementation of “Operation Safe Return.” Supporters claim that Operation Safe Return is a pilot program that … Continued
Shelby votes for Barr confirmation
The U.S. Senate confirmed William Barr as U.S. attorney general on Thursday. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, said he was proud to have voted to confirm Barr as attorney general. Barr previously served as AG under former President George H. W. Bush. “I am proud to have voted for the confirmation of William Barr to serve … Continued
Jones will vote to confirm Trump attorney general nominee
Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, announced Wednesday that he planned to vote to confirm Trump appointee for attorney general, Bill Barr. Jones is the first Democratic Senator to announce that he is supporting Barr. “As a former U.S. Attorney, I believe the most important responsibility of an Attorney General is to uphold the rule of law … Continued
Democrats react to Kavanaugh confirmation
Saturday, the United States Senate confirmed Brett M. Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court on a 50 to 48 vote. Kavanaugh’s confirmation was the most partisan Supreme Court hearings in decades. Ultimately, all but one Republican Senator voted for Kavanaugh and all but one Democratic Senators voted against. That vast partisan gulf left Republicans jubilant Saturday … Continued
Senators criticize Trump’s remarks on Ford as Kavanaugh vote is fast tracked
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) delivered its report to the White House on allegations that Supreme Court nominee Brett M Kavanaugh sexually assaulted women in the 1980s. The White House has transmitted the report to the Senate Judiciary Committee. After receiving the report on late Wednesday, White House Deputy Press Secretary Raj Shah said … Continued
There is growing pressure on Sen. Doug Jones over Kavanaugh confirmation
On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) met with President Donald J. Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and expressed his strong support. Most observers already expected that Shelby will vote to confirm Kavanaugh; but no one knows with certainty how Alabama’s other Senator Doug Jones (D) will vote on Kavanaugh’s confirmation. Jones recently told … Continued
Senate Banking Committee considers Consumer Financial Choice and Capital Marketplace Protection Act
On Friday the Senate Banking Committee held a hearing on the Consumer Financial Choice and Capital Markets Protection Act, S. 1117/HR2319. Starting in October 2016, two categories of money market mutual funds commonly used by state and local governments, businesses, non-profits and other organizations were forced to abandon a key feature: the funds will no … Continued