Senate Session
The Senate convened to resume consideration of a a bill that would impose new regulations on the credit card industry (H.R. 627).
View in Congressional Chronicle684 viewsThe Senate convened to resume consideration of a a bill that would impose new regulations on the credit card industry (H.R. 627).
View in Congressional Chronicle684 viewsThe Senate convened for a period of morning business with two hours of tributes to Senator Robert Byrd. Thereafter the Senate resumed consideration of David Hamilton to the U.S. Circuit Cour…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,369 viewsThe Senate convened and resumed consideration of H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
View in Congressional Chronicle745 viewsThe Senate convened and resumed consideration of S.Con.Res.13, the Senate Budget Resolution, Fiscal Year 2010.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,196 viewsSenators were shown being ceremonially sworn in by Vice President Cheney. The mock swearing-in ceremony was held in the Old Senate Chamber for family picture-taking.
1,956 viewsThe Senate resumed consideration of health care legislation. Several amendments were considered, including one to allow citizens to buy prescription drugs from other countries and bring them…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,253 viewsThe Senate convened the first session of the 111th Congress. Members were sworn in.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,757 viewsWitnesses testified on current health care proposals and solutions to minimize costs for small business owners and entrepreneurs while providing the best coverage possible.
436 viewsThe Senate approved Majority Leader Reid’s Managers Amendment with a vote of 60-39.
View in Congressional Chronicle594 viewsWitnesses testified about child safety during disasters, focusing on evacuation planning and mental health recovery.
159 viewsWitnesses testified about child safety during disasters, focusing on evacuation planning and mental health recovery.
201 viewsThe Senate approved a $121 billion Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration spending compromise bill for fiscal year 2010. Members also continued work on fiscal year 20…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,378 viewsThe Senate convened to begin consideration of the nomination of Kathleen Sebelius to be Secretary of Health and Human Services.
View in Congressional Chronicle211 viewsThe Senate convened and began impeachment proceedings against Judge Samuel Kent.
View in Congressional Chronicle787 viewsThe Senate convened and resumed consideration of H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
View in Congressional Chronicle556 viewsLinda Tarr-Whelan talked about her book Women Lead the Way: Your Guide to Stepping Up to Leadership and Changing the World (Berrett-Koehler Publishers; October 1, 2009). She talked about the…
252 viewsSecretary Salazar and other witnesses testified about federal land use and permissions use of offshore areas. Secretary Salazar announced that the Interior Department and the Federal Energy …
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