Barrett Takes First of Two Oaths After Monday Evening Confirmation VoteBarrett Takes First of Two Oaths After Monday Evening Confirmation VoteA conservative, Barrett fills the vacancy created by the September death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, who led the court’s liberal voting bloc.Associated PressAssociated Press
GOP-Led Senate Panel Advances Barrett as Democrats BoycottGOP-Led Senate Panel Advances Barrett as Democrats BoycottDemocratic senators refused to show up in protest of the GOP’s rush to install Trump’s nominee to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.Associated PressAssociated Press
U.S. Senator Mike Enzi Retiring, Won't Seek Reelection in 2020U.S. Senator Mike Enzi Retiring, Won't Seek Reelection in 2020The Gillette Republican passed more than 100 bills since he arrived in Washington.Zach SpadtZach Spadt
U.S. Senate Rejects Expansion of Firearm Background ChecksU.S. Senate Rejects Expansion of Firearm Background ChecksThe Senate has rejected a bipartisan effort to expand federal background checks to more firearms buyers in a crucial showdown over gun control.Associated PressAssociated Press
US Senate Declares July 23rd National Day of the American CowboyUS Senate Declares July 23rd National Day of the American CowboyFor the 7th year in a row, the US Senate has declared the fourth Saturday in July a National Day of the American Cowboy.Brooke EadesBrooke Eades