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Dems Favored to Win the Senate Due to “Weak” GOP Choices, FiveThirtyEight Says
Although the site predicts that Democrats have a slight advantage, the chances of either party winning are nearly equal.
Marriage Equality Bill Could Break Senate Filibuster, Lawmakers Say
The bill will need at least 10 Republicans to join every member of the Democratic caucus to pass a Senate filibuster.
Democrats Temporarily Lose Senate Majority as Leahy Heads for Hip Surgery
“It could be over for the Senate Dems now,” a policy expert said after Sen. Patrick Leahy suffered a serious fall.
Supreme Court Upends New York Gun Law, Making It Easier to Publicly Carry Guns
In his dissent, Justice Stephen Breyer said the Court “burdens States’ efforts” to adequately address gun violence.
Ron Johnson Fakes Call to Avoid Discussing His Involvement in Electors Plot
Johnson said his staffer “did the right thing” in trying to forward fake electors to former Vice President Mike Pence.
Trumpist Election Denier Could Beat Democrat in Nevada Race If Turnout Is Low
The race between Adam Laxalt and Catherine Cortez Masto could determine which party controls the Senate next year.
GOP Senator Ron Johnson Used Taxpayer Money for Vacation Travel Expenses
Johnson claimed that the reporting on his spending was “a fully coordinated attack” from the Democratic Party.
Senate Set to Leave Washington for 10-Day Recess Without Action on Gun Violence
Sen. Bernie Sanders urged, “We must abolish the filibuster and pass gun safety legislation NOW.”
Manchin Joins Republican Senators to Block Abortion Rights Bill
“The public will not forget” who opposed the legislation, Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.
Senator Compares Pregnant People to Sea Turtles in Anti-Abortion Statement
The senator's comments came one day prior to a vote on codifying abortion rights recognized in “Roe v. Wade.”