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The Senate convened for business and then adjourned the 109th Congress sine die.

Administrator McClellan testified about promoting the use of generic drugs in the new Medicare drug benefit and about the savings incurred. He said that generics are as safe and effective as…

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of H.R.4954, the Port Security bill.

Witnesses testify about protecting children from indecent material on the Internet.

Witnesses testified about proposed rules for forest restoration and allowing logging operations following forest fires. Among the topics they addressed were current federal land management p…

Witnesses testified about the Bush Administration positions on key agricultural issues. Topics included the state of the food and agriculture system, conservation practices, agriculture inco…

The Senate convened and proceeded to consideration of H.R.9 , the Voting Rights Reauthorization bill.

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of S. 728, the Water Resources Development Act.

The Senate convenes and begins a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate begins consideration of S. 3569, the United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement.

Nine Democratic women senators held a press conference at which each talked about an issue they proposed be addressed in coming legislative sessions. Following their remarks they answered qu…

The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on the confirmation of the nomination of Susan Schwab to be U.S. trade representative. In he testimony she responded to questions on such issues a…

The Senate convenes and proceeds to consideration of the Conference Report to accompany H.R.4297, the Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation Act.

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of S. 2454, the Border Control bill.

The Senate convenes and resumes consideration of S.Con.Res. 83, the Budget Resolution. The Senate agreed to H.J.Res.47; Increased Public Debt resolution. The Senate passed S.Con.Res. 8…

The Senate convenes and proceeds to consideration of H.R.4297, the Tax Relief Act of 2005.