Billed as vital to democracy, voting legislation collapsed Wednesday when two Democratic senators refused to join their own party in changing Senate rules to overcome a Republican filibuster.

The US bishops favor extending the taxpayer subsidies that lower health insurance costs under the ACA, while maintaining the ...

WASHINGTON — The Senate took the first step to end the government shutdown on Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, ...

The Senate votes today, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, on two congressional spending bills as the government shutdown 2025 continues into Day 8 amid a bitter battle on Capitol Hill as President Donald ...

The Senate is expected to vote Thursday on a Democratic proposal to extend existing Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years. But the plan is not expected to get the votes it needs to advance.

The top Senate Republican indicated Wednesday he may hold votes on standalone bills to fund parts of the government, amid an impasse on how to end the shutdown. Senate Majority Leader John Thune ...