Jan 1st, 2009 · Former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris has asked the state's highest court to certify his appointment to the Senate seat vacated by Barack Obama. Senate Democrats and Obama oppose any nomination by Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who faces corruption charges. The new class of senators will be sworn in next week.
Dec 31st, 2008 · Veteran Illinois politician Roland Burris talks about his appointment to fill President-elect Barack Obama's Senate seat. There has been continuing fall-out from Tuesday's announcement: The Illinois secretary of state says he won't certify Burris' appointment, and Senate Democrats say they won't seat him.
Dec 30th, 2008 · Illinois Gov. has named longtime Chicago politician Roland Burris to fill the seat vacated by Barack Obama. The 71-year-old Burris is a former state attorney general and was the first black politician elected to major statewide office in Illinois. Senate Democrats say they won't seat him.
Dec 3rd, 2008 · Georgia Republican Senator Saxby Chambliss has won a second term by holding off Democrat Jim Martin in a runoff Tuesday. That means Senate Democrats won't have a 60 seat filibuster-proof majority.
Nov 19th, 2008 · In the U.S. Senate race in Alaska, Democrat Mark Begich has claimed victory over six-term Republican incumbent Ted Stevens. The Anchorage Mayor's victory moves Senate Democrats within two seats of a filibuster-proof 60-vote majority. Senator-elect Begich tells Renee Montagne that he won because Alaskans were ready to focus on the future.
Apr 25th, 2008 · The Democratic candidates for president are still fighting, but in the battle for control of the Senate, the mood is much better for the party. Senate Democrats expect more gains in November to add to the majority that they won in 2006.
Feb 27th, 2008 · Senate Democrats are seeking to change bankruptcy laws with a bill they say would help struggling homeowners. The measure would allow judges to change the terms of mortgage loans during bankruptcy proceedings. Lenders say it would ultimately hurt homeowners by raising loan costs for all.
Dec 6th, 2007 · Senate Democrats and Republicans don't seem to be getting much done. Republicans are objecting to every move by Democrats to bring up spending bills, the farm bill, the alternative minimum tax or anything else. Democrats say the real aim is to paralyze the Senate and make them look bad.