Departing Senators Take to Floor for Ritual of Farewell Addresses

The farewell address is a Senate ritual that reflects the culture of the chamber, which prizes tradition, individual relationships, lofty debates and long-winded speeches.

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Senator outlines road map to dismantling the Department of Education

Sen. Mike Rounds, who introduced legislation last month to eliminate the Department of Education, told ABC News closing the agency could take "a couple of years."
ABC News - 1d
Andy Kim takes office as NJ’s new senator 3 weeks early

Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) was appointed to the Senate on Sunday following the resignation of interim Democratic Sen. George Helmy. In a statement, Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) announced the appointment, ...
The Hill - 5d
Norris takes pole for season-ending Abu Dhabi GP and Hamilton 18th in Mercedes farewell

Lando Norris took pole position for the last Formula 1 race of the season alongside teammate Oscar Piastri to put McLaren on the verge of a first constructors’ title in 26 years
ABC News - Dec. 7
GOP senators push to take out provision in defense bill to draft women in military

Eight Republican senators sent a letter to the top negotiators for the annual defense bill asking them to take out a provision that would require women to register for the Selective Service System ...
The Hill - Dec. 5
Romney calls for bipartisanship in farewell Senate speech

Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) gave his Senate farewell speech on Wednesday where he urged elected officials to prioritize unity in the face of stubborn partisanship. “My life’s work has been a group ...
The Hill - Dec. 4
Mitt Romney criticizes those who "tear at our unity" in Senate farewell speech

Sen. Mitt Romney warned in his farewell address of those who "tear at our unity," urging America to uphold the nation's values as he capped more than two decades in public service.
CBS News - Dec. 4
Watch Sen. Romney's full farewell address to the Senate

Watch as Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, delivers his farewell address to the Senate as he prepares to leave office at the end of the term. Romney took time to praise and thank his colleagues saying that ...
NBC News - Dec. 4
Watch live: Joe Manchin gives final speech from Senate floor

Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) is set to give his final remarks from the Senate floor on Tuesday afternoon. Manchin, who announced just over a year ago that he would not seek reelection, has held his ...
The Hill - Dec. 3
Senate Democrats hold leadership elections with GOP set to take control

Senate Democrats are meeting Tuesday morning to elect their leadership for the next two years, after Republicans flipped the chamber in the 2024 elections.
CBS News - Dec. 3