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After five minute speeches, the Senate discussed H.J.738, Continuing Resolution and other bills. Note: This is an incomplete session.

The Senate considered the nomination of William Rehnquist to be Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Note: This is an incomplete session.

The Senate conducted Morning Business and debated William Rehnquist to be confirmed as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

After Morning Business, the Senate debated the William Rehnquist nomination. Note: This is an incomplete session.

Panelists discussed public assistance and some of the myths about it. They answered audience questions.

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 13-5 to recommend President Ronald Reagan’s nomination of Justice William Rehnquist to become Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. The committee also…

After Morning Business, the Senate debated and voted on amendments to the South Africa Sanction bill. Note: This is an incomplete session.

Witnesses testified on day two of the Antonin Scalia’s confirmation hearing to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.

Witnesses testified for or against Associate Justice William Rehnquist becoming the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

Associate Justice William Rehnquist and other witnesses testified on his nomination to be the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

After Morning Business, the Senate debated the continuing broadcasting of Senate proceedings.

Opening statements were made on the first day of the William Rehnquist confirmation hearings.

After Morning Business, the Senate debated Daniel Manion’s nomination for judgeship. Note: This is an incomplete session.

Following Morning Business, The Senate debated and voted on Terrance Scanlon for Chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The Senate invoked closure on the nomination of Daniel Manion to the 7th Circuit Court. Note: This is an incomplete session.

Witnesses testified on the lack of coordination on organ donation including starting a donation registry and finding ways to lower the cost of transplants.

After Morning Business, the Senate debate and votes to override the President’s veto of the arms sales to Saudi Arabia. Note: This is an incomplete session.

The Senate broadcasted its proceedings for the first time. The Senate conducted Morning Business and recognized the presence of cameras in the chamber.

Speakers paid tribute to Arthur and Mathilde Krim for their contributions to the Democratic Party.

The commission heard testimony from organizations planning on recognizing the 200th anniversary of the Constitution. This is an incomplete program.