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Wednesday, August 04, 2010  A parade of GOP senators took to the Senate floor to outline the case against Kagan even as it became clear that President Barack Obama's nominee had drawn a majority for confirmation.

Tuesday, August 03, 2010  A vote is expected before the end of the week to confirm President Barack Obama's nominee. Kagan is in line to succeed retired Justice John Paul Stevens and become the fourth woman to sit on the court.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010  UPDATED 4:05 p.m. CDT. Just one Republican joined Democrats to approve Kagan's nomination and send it to the full Senate, where she's expected to win confirmation within weeks.

Monday, May 17, 2010  Senate Republicans say Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan will get tough questions during her confirmation hearing but a filibuster is unlikely.

Saturday, December 26, 2009  The US Senate voted on Christmas even morning to pass a health care reform bill. So how did Michigan's Senators vote?

Thursday, November 05, 2009  U.S. Senate votes to extend unemployment benefits

Wednesday, February 04, 2009  Help for car buyers has been added to the economic recovery package as the Senate tries to fine tune it.

Friday, January 23, 2009  An aide says New York Gov. David Paterson has picked congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand  to fill New York's vacant U.S. Senate seat.

Friday, December 19, 2008  The state board examining disputed ballots in Minnesota's U.S. Senate race is close to wrapping up its decisions on challenges.

Monday, December 01, 2008  Georgia's hotly contested U.S. Senate runoff is entering its final day of campaigning.