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The Senate passed H.J. Res 436 and the first session of the 100th Congress adjourned Sine Die.

The Senate convened for Morning Business. CR, pp. S18641-S18660..

The Senate debated H.R. 395.

The Senate debatds amendments to H.R. 278, Alaskan Land Claims Act and other bills. Note: The is a short break during the program..

The Senate debated the budget reconciliation bill and further continuing appropriations measures, H.R. 3545 and H.J. Res. 395, respectively. CR, pp. S18587-S18639.

Witnesses from both the government and the private sector testified about the proposed plan to establish the Federal Aviation Administration as an independent agency.

The Senate resumed debating amendments to H.J. Res 395, the Continuing Resolution for FY 88. This is an incomplete program.

The Senate continued consideration of the budget reconciliation bill.

The Senate convened for morning business. CR, pp. S17405-S17457.

The Senate debated and passed H.R. 3030, the Farm Credit Act, to give assistance to the ailing Farm Credit System. Also, the Omnibus Veterans' Benefits and Services Act of 1987 was passed, i…

The committee finished hearings on recommendations to change the Standing Rules in the Senate, discussing S. Res. 309, limiting time on motions to proceed, S. Res. 274, limiting sense in ame…

The Senate Commerce Science and Transportation committee finished hearings for nominations of James H. Burnley IV to be the Secretary of Transportation and Mary Ann W. Dawson to be the Deput…

CR, pp. S16247-S16324. The Senate continued consideration of the Housing and Community Development Act, S. 825. Also, consideration continued of the energy and water appropriations bill, H.R…

Senator Ted Stevens talked about defense spending and answered viewers' questions.

CR, pp. S15843-S15949. The Senate passed the Railroad Safety Act of 1987, S. 1539, to reauthorize federal railroad safety programs. The Senate continued consideration of the water and energy…

CR, pp. S15379-S15533. The Senate passed H.R. 2890, to appropriate funds for the Department of Transportation for fiscal year 1988.

CR, pp. S15243-S15374. The Senate passed H.R. 2310, the Airport and Airway Capacity Expansion Act of 1987. The bill, sparked by concerns over excessive flight delays and air safety, would re…

By 42 yeas to 58 nays, the Senate rejected the nomination of Robert H. Bork, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.

The committee heard testimony on airline safety. The witnesses testifying before the committee largely agreed that there was a need for re-regulating the airline industry.

The Senate Governmental Affairs Committee heard testimony to review the implementation of the Presidential Transitions Act of 1963 and current federal election regulations..