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Retiring Durbin stepped up to the plate time and again for baseball

Long before Illinois Sen. Richard J. Durbin climbed the ranks of Democratic leadership, he took an interest in the politics of baseball.  Back in 1989, when Durbin was representing a Springfield-based district in the House, he lamented changes that were being proposed to the professional ranks of America’s national pastime,…

Roll Call · 19h ago

He’s retiring from the Senate. What will happen to his ‘dream’?

When Sen. Richard J. Durbin first proposed what’s known as the DREAM Act, his current interns weren’t born yet. Pagers were often used instead of cellphones, and George W. Bush was president.  More than 25 years later, it hasn’t become law. And in just a few months, Durbin will leave…

Roll Call · Oct 13

Democrats, Republicans draw lines at opening of Ketanji Brown Jackson Supreme Court confirmation hearing - Roll Call

The Supreme Court confirmation hearing for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson got under way Monday in the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Roll Call · Mar 21, 2022

Social Security fixes could animate post-midterms agenda - Roll Call

Veterans of previous bipartisan working groups in the Senate have begun talking about the need for fixes to counter future shortfalls.

Roll Call · Feb 22, 2022

‘Nauseously woke,’ lunch in the Capitol and unicorn poop - Congressional Hits & Misses - Roll Call

Sen. James Lankford prolonged the Senate adjourning for snacks while Sen. Richard J. Durbin rattled off the weirdest possible vape flavors. Rep. Jim McGovern threatened to lower the temperature in the House Rules Committee if members didn’t speed up comments. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden outed Sen. Mitch McConnell, saying that…

Roll Call · Feb 4, 2022

Republicans stress process for Supreme Court confirmation will be one of ‘respect’

WASHINGTON — Key Senate Republicans keep signaling their approach to the upcoming Supreme Court confirmation process will be one of “respect” rather than obstruction, to contrast with how they felt Democrats treated former President Donald Trump’s high court appointees.

Tribune News Service · Feb 3, 2022

Republicans stress process for Supreme Court confirmation will be one of ‘respect’ - Roll Call

Senate Republicans have signaled their approach to the upcoming Supreme Court confirmation process will not be obstruction.

Roll Call · Feb 3, 2022

Senators look to break logjam on elections overhaul

Three senators released a bill seeking to clarify Congress' role in the presidential election as a separate group works on broader provisions.

Roll Call · Feb 1, 2022