United States Senate

Trump submitted the nomination of Todd Blanche to the U.S. Senate to serve as Attorney General, the White House announced.

U.S. Senate approves $70 billion for Trump's immigration crackdown.

Senate voted 48–50 to kill a Republican amendment tying the SAVE America Act to an immigration spending bill. Four GOP senators voted with Democrats against it.

The U.S. Senate has moved to force a vote on whether President Trump can continue military operations against Iran without lawmakers signing off first.

Senators voted 50 to 47 to advance the Iran War Powers Resolution after 7 previous efforts failed to gain enough support.

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC):

"I hope and expect after months of negotiating with the Iranians that the Trump administration will reject any effort by Iran to yet again delay negotiations. The regime has had months to reach a deal, but it seems apparent to me they are playing games.

It is my preference for a diplomatic solution, but Iran’s oldest trick in the book is delay, delay, delay.

As to any potential deal, I look forward to reviewing it in the Senate."

The U.S. Senate confirmed 49 of President Trump’s nominees in a single 46 to 43 vote.

The package includes a large number of U.S. attorney appointments, giving the administration a significant boost in filling key law enforcement posts.

Senate rejected a bill to require congressional approval for military action against Iran. Seventh time this year. Failed 50-49. - CNN

US Senate confirms Kevin Warsh to be Federal Reserve Governor.

The Maverick Act cleared the U.S. Senate, authorizing the Navy to transfer three retired F-14D Tomcats along with necessary spare parts to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center. Under the legislation, the aircraft are also eligible to be restored to flyable condition.

A group of U.S. Senate Republicans is drafting an authorization of military force against Iran if President Trump resumes strikes. The measure would likely restrict ground troops and set a limited window for hostilities.

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution banning its members from trading on prediction markets.

The U.S. Senate voted down a measure that sought to bar President Trump from launching military action against Cuba without congressional approval.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI):

"Tomorrow, I am forcing a vote to end the war in Iran."

The House voted 220–207 to block President Trump from deporting 350,000 Haitians. The measure now moves to the Senate.

Senate Democrats failed to block arms sales to Israel. 40 voted against bulldozer sales, 36 against 1,000-lb bombs. Both measures killed by Republican opposition.

U.S. Senate blocks effort to force President Trump to end Iran strikes without approval

Vote: 52–47 against measure limiting further Iran strikes without Congressional authorization

U.S. Vice President JD Vance:

"I would bet every dollar that I own that the next time the Democrats have control of the Senate, they will break the filibuster, pack the Supreme Court, and destroy this country. We have to do it NOW in order to save the country."

Senate passes DHS funding bill to pay TSA agents in a last-minute deal; House must now approve. ICE and CBP funding not included, requires separate reconciliation with 51 votes.

The Senate unanimously agreed early Friday to reopen the Department of Homeland Security after a 40-day shutdown, without funding for immigration enforcement and deportation operations, NBC reports.

U.S. Senate on Monday evening confirmed U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin as the Secretary of Homeland Security.

President Trump urged Senate Leader John Thune to cancel the Easter recess, keep lawmakers in Washington, and pass the SAVE America Act:

“Don’t worry about Easter! Make this one for Jesus, OK!? That’s what I tell them! That would be a damn good thing!”

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he is bringing a motion to the floor to fully fund TSA.

"Republicans Senators will be forced on the record: they can either vote to fund TSA for good or be fully responsible for its continued shutdown."

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The U.S. Senate advanced the SAVE America Act, 51‑48.