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The Senate Judiciary Committee continued hearing testimony on the confirmation of Judge John Roberts to the seat on the U.S. Supreme Court vacated by the death of Chief Justice William…

The Senate resumes consideration of S. 1307, the CAFTA trade agreement bill. The Senate passed S. 1307; Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation…

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…

Senator Leahy, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and other senators spoke to reporters about reauthorization of the Patriot Act. The bill failed to get the votes needed for…

Senators responded to the president’s call on lawmakers to extend the Patriot Act before it expired at the end of the month. They said that Congress had repeatedly tried to revise and…

The Senate concluded consideration of the nomination of Janice Rogers Brown to be United States Circuit Judge for the D.C. Circuit, voting 56 to 43 in favor of confirmation. Senators then…

Witnesses testified about providing compensation for workers with occupational exposure to asbestos. Among the topics they addressed were the costs of compensation and health care, problems…

The Senate resumes consideration of H.R. 3057, the Foreign Operations Appropriations bill.

Judge Roberts attended several meetings and other events the day following the announcement of his nomination to fill Justice O’Connor’s seat on the U.S. Supreme Court. Events included a…

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 Intellectual Property Subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on the future of the U.S. patent system, intellectual property rights, and regulations governing…

The Senate Judiciary Committee held an oversight hearing on Federal Bureau of Investigation operations and policy. Witnesses testified about investigating terrorist threats and activities,…

Senate leaders and the ranking members of the Judiciary Committee spoke to reporters about the nomination of Judge John Roberts to the U.S. Supreme Court. They discussed the schedule for…

Witnesses testified about whether Saudi Arabia is a friend or foe in the global effort to combat terrorism. Deputy Assistant Secretary Glaser discussed measures taken by the Saudi Arabian…

The Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing on the appointment of Judge John Roberts to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated after the death of Chief Justice William…

Senator Leahy, via videoconference from the Russell Senate Office Building, spoke about his reactions to the confirmation hearings of U.S. Supreme Court nominee John Roberts. He said that…