Tag Archives: Sen. Mike Lee

The Senate on Thursday approved a stopgap extension of government funding through March 11, giving lawmakers three more weeks to work out a full-year spending deal. The vote was 65-27. With lawmakers racing this week to meet a Friday deadline — current funding was set to expire — and eager …

A bipartisan group of Senators revealed legislation to strengthen Congressional power regarding matters relating to National Security. The group wants to correct the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches. The National Security Powers Act secures congressional authority in war powers, arms exports, and national emergencies. Under the …