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The Senate officially accepted the resignation of President-elect Obama as a U.S. senator. Members failed to bring up legislation to help domestic automakers, but a vote was expected on the …

Senator Joe Biden spoke at an Obama/Biden campaign rally at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma, Washington.

The Senate passed a new version of the bill authorizing federal intervention in financial markets. The revision to the $700 billion rescue plan includes raising FDIC limits from $100,000 per…

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business.

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of S.3001, the Department of Defense Authorization bill.

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held an all-day summit to facilitate the development of comprehensive legislation to address the energy challenges facing the nation. Topics…

Female elected officials participated in a special portion of the program.

The second day of the Democratic National Convention at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado, focused on economic issues, providing help to working Americans, and Senator Barack Obama’s visi…

U.S. Senate 8/1/08

Sen.: Debate & Final Vote on Housing Bill

The Senate resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3186, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program bill.

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business.

The Senate confirmed the nomination of William T. Lawrence, of Indiana, to be a U.S. District Judge.

The Senate convened and resumed consideration of the House message to accompany H.R.3221, the housing bill.

A hearing was held on energy market manipulation and federal enforcement regimes. Topics included the current state of the oil and gas markets and their impact on consumers, as well as key f…

The Senate convened and resumed consideration of the House message accompanying H.R.2642, the Supplemental Appropriations bill. The Senate upon reconsideration passed Bill H.R. 2419 Food …