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Outgoing Senators gave farewell speeches accompanied by speeches of praise from their colleagues.

Democratic members spoke to reporters outside the White House about the legislative agenda for the 100th Congress and answered questions on several issues including Iraq policy.

The Senate convened for business and then adjourned the 109th Congress sine die.

The Senate convened and proceeded to executive session to consider the nomination of Andrew von Eschenbach to be commissioner of food and drugs for the Department of Health and Human Service…

The Senate confirmed the nomination of Robert Gates by a vote of 95 to 2.

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate proceeded to executive session to consider the nomination of Robert M. Gates as secretary of the De…

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.

Senate Democrats spoke to reporters following their leadership elections. Senator Reid was selected as the party’s choice to become Senate majority leader. They also answered questions from …

The Senate passed, as amended, H.R. 5682; United States-India Peaceful Atomic Energy Cooperation Act.

President Bush spoke to the press after his meeting with the Democratic leaders of the Senate.

Senator Harry Reid, leader of the Senate Democrats, Senate Democratic Whip Durbin, and Senator Schumer, chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, spoke to reporters about the re…

Members of the U.S. Senate met to debate on removing of the tobacco legislation and the manner in which it was done. Alternative legislation to curb teen smoking was also explored, as well a…

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of H.R. 6061, the Secure Fence Act. Brief video interruption at 0954.

Democratic Senators respond to the speech about combating terrorism that President Bush made earlier in the day. They also comment on the situation in Iraq and revelations published in a boo…

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 House and Senate Democratic leaders talked with reporters about their agenda heading into the November elections. Topics included the war in Iraq, the recommendations of the September 11…

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. At 5:20 p.m. the Senate proceeded to executive session and confirmed the nomination of Francisco A. Besosa to be U.S. District …

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.