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Robert Gates testified about his nomination as Secretary of Defense. The hearing focused on the conduct of military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as the future U.S. military ro…

The Senate convenes and begins a period of morning business. 2:00 p.m.: The Senate begins consideration of H.R. 5384, the Agriculture Appropriations Bill, Fiscal Year 2007.

Administration and Defense Department officials testified about business systems and financial reforms in department accounting methods, auditing procedures for military program expenditures…

General Abizaid testified about U.S. military operations in Iraq, security concerns in the country, the state of sectarian violence, and future U.S. strategy in the region. In his testimony …

A campaign rally was held for the re-election of Senator George Allen. He is seeking a second term and is running against Democratic former Navy Secretary Jim Webb. Senators Thune and Warner…

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 5631, the Department of Defense Approp…

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of H.R. 6061, the Secure Fence Act.

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of H.R. 6061, the Secure Fence Act.

Committee members considered legislation on the operation of military commissions and the detention of suspected terrorists by the U.S. The committee rejected a proposed version offered by t…

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on military operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and efforts to combat terrorism. Witnesses testified about new troop deployments in Iraq, the s…

The Senate passed S. 3711; Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006.

The Senate Armed Services Committee considered the nomination of Lieutenant General James Conway for appointment to the grade of general and to be commandant of the Marine Corps. Among the t…

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of S. 728, the Water Resources Development Act.

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of H.R. 5441, the Homeland Security Appropriations bill. The Senate passed H.R…

The Senate considered the conference report to accompany H.R. 2361, the Department of the Interior Appropriations bill. Senator Frist made remarks on the floor about his reconsideration o…

The Senate convenes and begins a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate begins consideration of S. 3569, the United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement.

The Senate continued consideration of the defense appropriations with debate on several amendments. In the morning debate focused on amendments to raise the minimum wage. In the afternoon an…