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The Senate continued work on renewal of the PATRIOT Act, and a conference report on spending for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education.

The Senate convenes and begins a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumes consideration of S. 2020, the Tax Relief Reconciliation bill. The Senate passed S. 2020, As Ame…

The Senate convenes and begins a period of Morning Business. Thereafter, the Senate begins consideration of S. 1783, the Pension Reform bill. Senators Reid and Hutchison spoke about the n…

The Senate convened and proceeded to a vote on the conference report to H.R. 2744, the Agriculture Appropriations, FY2006 bill. The Senate agreed to H.R. 2744 Conference Report; Agriculture,…

The Senate resumed consideration of S.1932, the Deficit Reduction Omnibus Reconciliation bill.

The Senate resumes consideration of S.1932, the Deficit Reduction Omnibus Reconciliation bill.

The Senate convenes and resumed consideration of H.R. 3010, the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill. At 10:00 a.m. the Senate proceeded to a vote on the motio…

The committee marked up a draft of the fiscal year 2006 Senate Spending Reconciliation that included $39 billion in spending cuts over a period of 5 years.

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumesdconsideration of H.R. 3058, the Transportation-Treasury Appropriations Bill.

The Senate convenes and resumes consideration of H.R. 2863, the Defense Appropriations Bill.

The Senate confirmed John G. Roberts, Jr., of Maryland, to be Chief Justice of the United States. The final vote was 78 to 22.

The Senate Subcommittee on Education and Early Childhood held a hearing to discuss how to help school children displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Witnesses testified on the financial and social…

Senators spoke to reporters about their tour of hurricane damaged areas along the Gulf Coast and the status of relief efforts in the region. They also answered questions from the reporters.

A Senate committee met to discuss relief efforts for survivors of Hurricane Katrina in the areas of education, health care, and jobs. The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions commit…

Republican Senators discussed Hurricane Katrina relief legislation. Among the topics they discussed were the needs to coordinate efforts to expedite recovery efforts.

Congressional leaders of both parties commemorated the 200th anniversary of the birth of Constantino Brumidi and praised his art. Brumidi, called the “capitol painter,” was best known for hi…

The Senate begins consideration of a resolution commemorating the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Thereafter, the Senate resumes consideration of S.1042, the Defense A…

The Senate confirmed, 77-17, Lester M. Crawford, of Maryland, to be Commissioner of Food and Drugs.

The Senate continued consideration of H.R. 6, the Energy bill.