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The Senate voted on various spending measures. A cloture vote on Department of Defense appropriations, as well as a parliamentary challenges to various legislation, were considered the morni…

Senators spoke to reporters about the failure of a cloture vote on Department of Defense appropriations legislation that included provisions for new Arctic oil exploration. They said additio…

The Senate convened with a period of morning business prior to consideration of several appropriations and spending measures.

The Senate convenes and begins a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of the conference report to H.R. 3199, the Patriot Act Reauthorization bill, and fai…

The Senate continued work on renewal of the PATRIOT Act, and a conference report on spending for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education.

Congressman Jackson and Senator Kerry spoke to reporters about the legacy of the late civil rights leader Rosa Parks, who died on October 24, 2005. They discussed a bill authorizing the Join…

Senators Reed and Kerry spoke to reporters about their reactions to President Bush’s speech at the U.S. Naval Academy earlier in the day. They criticized the president for his handling of th…

A tribute was held to honor the life and legacy of the late Robert F. Kennedy. His daughter Kerry Kennedy and Rep. Edward Markey hosted a reception at the Capital to commemorate what would h…

U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel Alito visited senators on Capitol Hill. Former Sen. Dan Coats, who serves as his liaison during the confirmation process, and Jamie Brown, special ass…

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate proceeded to consideration of H.J.Res. 72.

The Senate convenes and begins a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumes consideration of S. 2020, the Tax Relief Reconciliation bill. The Senate passed S. 2020, As Ame…

Committee members continued to work on legislation that would curtail fiscal year 2006 mandatory spending and extend a series of tax cuts. They also considered various amendments and proposa…

The Senate convened and resumed consideration of S.1042, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. The Senate agreed to H.R. 2419 Conference Report; Energy and Water Devel…

Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) spoke about issues on the Democratic agenda at a “Get-Out-the-Vote” rally for Manchester, N.H. Mayor Bob Baines. Following his speech, he met and talked with Democrati…

The Senate convenes and begins a period of morning business. Thereafter the Senate resumes consideration of S.1042, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. The Senate ag…

Past and present elected officials, Congressional Black Caucus members, civil rights leaders, noted clergy, and other dignitaries attended the funeral of Rosa Parks, who died October 24, 200…

Senator Kerry talked about take military action against Iraq, the prosecution of the war by the Bush administration, the impact of U.S. foreign policy in the region, and the need to develop …

The Senate convenes and resumed consideration of H.R. 3010, the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill. At 10:00 a.m. the Senate proceeded to a vote on the motio…

Secretary Rice testified about U.S. foreign policy toward Iraq in the fourth hearing on the topic. Among the topics she addressed were the state of security in the country, political progres…

The Senate passed H.R. 3058, as amended; Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006.