Senate approves trade enforcement measure, clearing way for fast-track
Jordain Carney and Alexander Bolton 05/14/15 12:42 PM EDT
A vote on the legislation was needed to get to fast-track legislation.
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Senate reaches deal on trade
Alexander Bolton 05/13/15 08:33 PM EDT
Senate leaders have reached a deal to revive Obama’s trade agenda.
Brown tries to pressure Obama on trade
Jordain Carney 05/13/15 07:18 PM EDT
The Ohio Democrat wants a customs enforcement bill before fast-track legislation.
Senate Dems float compromise after bucking Obama on trade
By Alexander Bolton and Vicki Needham - 05/13/15 10:51 AM EDT
They are pushing the GOP for a stand-alone vote on currency manipulation.
Liberal senators imperil Obama trade bill
Alexander Bolton - 05/11/15 08:41 PM EDT
The White House and Senate Republicans are scrambling for needed votes.
Dems launch effort to demilitarize police
Mike Lillis - 05/07/15 05:41 PM EDT
Democrats from Missouri are offering the legislation.
Murray breaks with Dem leaders on trade
Alexander Bolton - 05/07/15 06:00 AM EDT
The bill puts the Washington senator in a tough spot.
McConnell moves to end Iran debate
Alexander Bolton and Jordain Carney - 05/05/15 05:47 PM EDT
Corker is predicting an "overwhelming vote" on the floor.
Do-or-die time for Iran legislation
Alexander Bolton - 05/04/15 08:45 PM EDT
Leader McConnell wants an agreement to allow votes on several controversial amendments.
McConnell’s tough choice on Iran
Jordain Carney - 05/02/15 12:12 PM EDT
McConnell could file to end debate on the Iran bill, or he could allow a controversial vote.
Corker, McConnell differ on Iran tactics
Alexander Bolton - 04/30/15 06:00 AM EDT
The majority leader’s strategy has angered Democrats and strategists from both parties.
Dem leaders want Senate food workers to make $15 an hour
Alexander Bolton - 04/28/15 04:50 PM EDT
The push comes after reports that one Senate restaurant employee is homeless.
Reid rooting for Pacquiao in fight of century
Alexander Bolton - 04/28/15 06:00 AM EDT
Reid, a former amateur boxer, was initially reluctant to reveal his allegiance.
McConnell whipped for Lynch, avoiding nuclear fallout
Alexander Bolton - 04/23/15 07:22 PM EDT
The majority leader staved off a potential floor fight over Senate procedure.
Hillary aides huddle with Democrats
Alexander Bolton and Bernie Becker - 04/21/15 06:13 PM EDT
Campaign chairman John Podesta said he came to the Senate to "visit friends."
Senate reaches deal to vote on AG nominee Loretta Lynch
Alexander Bolton - 04/21/15 10:16 AM EDT
McConnell says vote on Lynch will come "in the next day or so."
Manchin: Reid's leadership did not work
David McCabe - 04/20/15 07:49 AM EDT
The Democrat announced Sunday that he'll remain in the Senate.
Republican Congress moves into deal-making mode
Scott Wong - 04/18/15 06:00 AM EDT
What ever happened to the do-nothing Congress?
Schumer may shatter fundraising records
Alexander Bolton - 04/16/15 06:00 AM EDT
Sen. Charles Schumer could become one of the greatest fundraisers of all time.
Iran nuclear deal faces first test
Alexander Bolton - 04/14/15 06:00 AM EDT
The first test for President Obama’s nuclear framework with Iran will come Tuesday.
GOP: Budget deal a cinch
Rebecca Shabad and Scott Wong - 04/11/15 05:57 PM EDT
"This shouldn't be a long, protracted negotiation," says one leadership aide.
Sen. Lee: Foreign policy is Rand Paul's 'Achilles's heel'
Alexander Bolton - 04/10/15 10:24 AM EDT
The Utah senator and Paul ally said explaining those views is his "biggest challenge."
Left rallies to protect Obama on Iranian nuclear deal
Alexander Bolton - 04/09/15 06:00 AM EDT
Maneuvering on the left appeared to shift political calculations on Wednesday.
Lines harden ahead of trade vote
Alexander Bolton - 05/12/15 11:07 AM EDT
McConnell is not bending on demands to pair fast-track with other measures.
Trade fight heats up as Obama, Reid battle for votes
Alexander Bolton - 05/07/15 05:49 PM EDT
Obama and Reid are both lobbying Democrats on trade.
Senate delays vote to end Iran debate
Jordain Carney - 05/07/15 10:37 AM EDT
Corker didn't specify why the vote was being pushed until later in the afternoon.
Dem candidates slam Obama trade agenda
Scott Wong - 05/06/15 06:00 AM EDT
Democratic Senate hopefuls are running hard against President Obama’s trade agenda.
McConnell praises Obama for a change
Alexander Bolton - 05/05/15 04:04 PM EDT
It was a surprising burst of warmth in an icy relationship.
Right's new check on McConnell
Alexander Bolton - 05/04/15 06:00 AM EDT
Sen. Cotton has become a conservative foil to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Conservative senators sandbag McConnell, jeopardizing Iran bill
Alexander Bolton and Jordain Carney - 04/30/15 05:28 PM EDT
Sens. Cotton and Rubio are offering an amendment that could kill the Iran bill.
Senators clash over Iran votes
Jordain Carney - 04/29/15 06:00 AM EDT
Democrats are warning that all bets are off if controversial amendments are attached to bill.
McConnell ranks trade, Iran bills as biggest wins of 114th Congress
Alexander Bolton - 04/28/15 03:35 PM EDT
The majority leader touted what he called "the biggest accomplishment of this Congress."
Republicans push Senate Dems toward hard votes on Iran
Jordain Carney - 04/26/15 05:00 PM EDT
Conservatives want to add a host of amendments to Corker-Cardin deal.
Mitch McConnell builds case for 2016
Alexander Bolton - 04/22/15 06:00 AM EDT
McConnell is building the case that this Senate is much more productive than the last one.
Cornyn: Final passage of trafficking bill 'by tomorrow'
Sarah Ferris - 04/21/15 02:17 PM EDT
Senate GOP leaders are working on a "short list of amendments" on the bill, he added.
Senate nearing deal to confirm Lynch
Alexander Bolton - 04/20/15 06:25 PM EDT
A vote on Obama's attorney general nominee could come as early as Wednesday.
Senate Defense hawks pressure Boehner on Pentagon spending
Alexander Bolton - 04/18/15 04:57 PM EDT
Pro-defense lawmakers think there’s a much better chance of getting the Senate to increase defense...
McConnell plays hardball
Jordain Carney - 04/17/15 06:01 AM EDT
His maneuvers on Lynch shed light on how he will lead the upper chamber in this Congress.
Murray, Durbin hit the phones
Alexander Bolton - 04/15/15 06:00 AM EDT
Calls intensify speculation about a possible leadership contest between the senior Democrats.
Murray declines to endorse Durbin for whip
Alexander Bolton - 04/13/15 07:13 PM EDT
She wouldn't say whether she would seek the leadership post.
New York, California Dems square off over Iran
Alexander Bolton - 04/11/15 11:34 AM EDT
Democrats are badly split on geographic and political lines over Iran legislation.
Iran Whip List: Dems on the fence
The Hill staff - 04/09/15 06:00 AM EDT
Senate Democrats are seeking changes to a bill allowing Congress to review the deal.
