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Vote to enshrine same-sex marriage delayed until after midterms
The bill, titled the Respect for Marriage Act, follows the House version that was passed earlier in July. Read more
Senate confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson to become first black woman on Supreme Court
Ketanji Brown Jackson, whose nomination was opposed by pro-life groups, will become the first black woman to serve on the... Read more
Pro-abortion Women's Health Protection Act fails in US Senate
The U.S. Senate failed to move forward with the Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA) on Monday, striking down what some... Read more
Michael Warsaw: 'For the good of humanity,' Senate must reject 'horrific' abortion bill
Writing in the National Catholic Register, EWTN CEO Michael Warsaw says the proposed Women's Health Protection Act set for a... Read more
'Born-alive' amendment fails again in the Senate
On Thursday evening, the Senate rejected a measure requiring care for babies who survive abortion attempts. Read more
Senate pro-life chair: Down syndrome abortions are ‘eugenics’
In an interview with CNA this week, the Senate Pro-Life Caucus chair talked about new legislation to ban abortions on the... Read more
Senators speak out for the unborn on the day before the March for Life
The day before the March for Life, several senators emphasized protecting the human dignity of the unborn. In remarks... Read more
Senate to vote on 2 pro-life laws
The Senate will soon vote on two key pieces of pro-life legislation to protect infants surviving abortions and unborn children... Read more
Senate confirms pro-life lawyer as federal judge
The Senate on Thursday confirmed Sarah Pitlyk, a Catholic lawyer and former special counsel at the Thomas More Society, a legal... Read more
Senators introduce bill requiring states to report abortion figures
The Ensuring Accurate and Complete Abortion Data Reporting Act of 2019 would make certain Medicaid family planning funds to states... Read more
Senate votes to fund UN population fund and confirm Scalia as Labor Secretary
The Senate on Thursday passed a temporary extension of government funding ahead of the Sept. 30 deadline, but with an... Read more
AG Nominee Barr clears committee ahead of final Senate vote
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 12-10 along party lines to advance attorney general nominee William Barr to the full Senate... Read more
Farm Bill to pass without expanded SNAP work requirements
Congress looks set to pass a compromise version of the Farm Bill, which would reauthorize billions in government funds for... Read more
Senate moves to end U.S. support of Yemeni conflict
The U.S. Senate voted Wednesday in favor of a procedural motion to advance a resolution that could end U.S. involvement... Read more
