Washington, March 23 (IANS) The US Senate has failed to pass a key procedural vote to move forward with a huge stimulus package, thus throwing into doubt whether bipartisan agreement could quickly be found on the measure to provide relief to
Washington, March 19 The US Senate has approved a House-passed Bill to expand paid sick leave, enhance unemployment insurance, and ensure free testing in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The upper chamber on Wednesday approved the plan in a 90-8
New York, July 2 The US Senate has urged the government to “strengthen and enhance its major defence partnership with India” and help develop its capabilities. The proposals for enhancing defence and strategic ties between India and the United States
New York, March 15 The US Senate has confirmed the appointment of a controversial Indian American jurist, Neomi Rao, to an important judgeship that was vacated by an appointee to the Supreme Court. Her confirmation on Wednesday came after days
Washington, March 15 The US Senate has voted 59-41 in favour of blocking President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national emergency at the southern border. The move, coupled with a vote by the House of Representatives, dealt a blow to Trump’s
Washington, April 20 The US Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump-nominated Representative Jim Bridenstine to lead the US space agency. The Senate narrowly on Thursday voted 50-49 on partisan lines to confirm Bridenstine to serve as NASA’s 13th administrator. Bridenstine,
Washington, Dec 2 The US Senate on Saturday passed the Republican tax reform bill that incorporates a number of changes. The vote was split 51 to 49. Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee voted no, joining all 48 Democrats, reports CNN.
Washington, Feb 28 The US Senate has confirmed billionaire banker and investor Wilbur Ross as President Donald Trump’s commerce secretary, media report said.In a 72-27 vote, Ross had a much easier time obtaining confirmation than many of his Cabinet colleagues
Washington, Dec 19 US Senate on Friday approved a government spending and tax breaks package that would pay for government operations through next September and lift a 40-year-old ban on US crude oil exports.The bipartisan legislation, which provides $1.15 trillion
Washington, Oct 28 The US Senate on Tuesday passed a bill aimed at promoting better cybersecurity information sharing between the private sector and the government.The Senate voted 74 to 21 to approve the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA), despite concerns
Washington, June 25 The US Senate on Wednesday approved a so-called fast-track trade bill that empowers the president to negotiate trade deals, media reported on Thursday. The bill will now be sent to President Barack Obama for signing. The 60
Washington, May 8 The US Senate passed a bipartisan bill to allow Congress to review and potentially reject an international nuclear agreement with Iran. The bill was approved 98-1 on Thursday with Republican Tom Cotton being the only naysayer on
Washington, Dec 10 The US Senate has confirmed Richard Rahul Verma, President Barack Obama’s nominee to be the next American ambassador to India, making him the first Indian-American envoy in New Delhi. Verma, 46, a former key aide to then
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