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Senators considered a resolution condemning the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. They reconvened at 1:45 PM to unanimously vote in favor of the resolution, 100-0.

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…

Senator Allen spoke to supporters and conceded defeat in the U.S. Senate election campaign against his challenger James Webb. He said that a recount of the election would probably not have y…

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 S. 3711, the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security bill. The Senate agreed to the…

Ambassador Bolton testified about his nomination as the administration’s ambassador to the United Nations. He had held the position through a recess appointment since August 2005. Among the …

The Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing on the nomination of William Haynes to the Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. Mr. Haynes testified about his experience, and spe…

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…

Mr. McNulty testified about his qualifications and experience as a nominee for the post of deputy attorney general. Among the topics he addressed were the role of law enforcement in national…

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

The Senate convenes and proceeds to Executive Session to resume consideration of the nomination of John G. Roberts, Jr. to be Chief Justice of the United States.

The Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC) held a regional hearing on additions to the list of possible defense bases for closure and realignment. Elected officials and community rep…

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing on the nomination of John Bolton to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. On the first day of hearings, Mr. Bolton testified about h…

The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission held a regional hearing on the list of possible closures and realignments of defense bases. Elected officials and community represent…

The Senate confirmed the nomination of Thomas C. Dorr, of Iowa, to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development; agreed to Warner Amendment. No. 1314 as Modified; To increase, wit…

The Senate Armed Services Committee meets to consider the nomination of General Peter Pace, USMC for reappointment to the grade of general and as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Adm…

Immediately following a leased space site visit in Washington (DC) Senator Allen, Senator Warner, Representative Moran, and Governor Warner, spoke to reporters outside the Defense Base Closu…

The Senate continued consideration of the nomination of Priscilla Owen as a judge for the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. Judge Owen was the first of seven nominations which had been fi…