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After talking with President Clinton about the accomplishments of the first session of the 105th Congress, Senators Lott and Daschle talked briefly with reporters.

After Congress adjourned sine die until late January, Senators Lott and Daschle talked briefly with President Clinton about the accomplishments of the first session of the 105th Congress.

The Senate met to debate Financial Year 1998 appropriations.

Senator Trent Lott, Republican from Mississippi, spoke about the status of fast-track trade authority legislation and other business that needs to be completed before Congress recesses. Fo…

The United States Senate met for morning hour to give opening speeches and state their views on the fast track funding bill.

The United States Senate met for morning hour to give opening speeches and to vote on three spending bills.

Several Senators and other speakers addressed the annual dinner of the National Republican Senatorial Committee. They talked about the importance of a “veto-proof Senate” and the importance …

The United States Senate met for morning hour to give opening speeches. Senators would then vote on four spending bills and resume debate on the fast track authority bill.

The Senate discussed funding for surface transportation projects.

The United States Senate met for morning business where any Senator can speak on any topic they want. Later on in the day, senators would continue debate on the fast track trade authority an…

The Senate met on November 6, 1997 to discuss and debate the judicial nomination of Ronald Gilman to become Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit of Tennessee, defense programs, and a final bi…

In a portion of his briefing, Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott (R-GA) briefed reporters on the Senate legislative agenda and other political issues. Georgia Senator Paul Coverdell focused o…

The United States Senate met for morning business where Senators can introduce bills and discuss various topics. The senate voted to limit debate on a bill on tax free saving account that is…

The U.S. Senate returned from an afternoon recess to debate the nomination of Charles Rossotti as IRS Commissioner. He was approved with a 92-0 vote. The Senate also worked on Fast Track Tra…

Senator Trent Lott delivered the Republican radio address. He focused on Republican ideas for improving education, especially parental control and choice.

After their meeting with Chinese President Jiang, congressional leaders talked briefly with reporters. They talked about what they asked Jiang and his responses to their questions in mostly …

The Senate voted against limiting debate on a bill to allow tax-free savings accounts to pay for expenses at public, private, or religious schools. Members also voted in favor of allowing de…

Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott, R-Mississippi, under agreement with Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle, D-South Dakota, announced that the Senate would debate campaign finance reform no l…

The U.S. Senate debated the nomination of Charles Siragusa to be a District Court Judge in New York. His nomination passed with a vote of 98-0. Later debate began on S.1292, a bill to overtu…

The U.S. Senate considered the nomination of William Kennard to be Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. His nomination passed with a vote of 99-1. They then worked on the budge…