Senate Session
The Senate convened for business and then adjourned the 109th Congress sine die.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,008 viewsThe Senate convened for business and then adjourned the 109th Congress sine die.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,008 viewsThe Senate confirmed the nomination of Robert Gates by a vote of 95 to 2.
View in Congressional Chronicle278 viewsSenator Martinez, after his election as chairman of the Republican National Committee, spoke to reporters after meeting with President Bush.
41 viewsThe Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee examined the Department of the Treasury’s role in combating terrorist financing during the five years since the September 11 terrorist…
207 viewsThe 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…
View in Congressional Chronicle136 viewsAmbassador 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 …
521 viewsThe Senate resumed consideration of S. 3711, the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle118 viewsThe Senate convened and resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to the consideration of S. 3711, the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security bill. 10:00 a.m.: The Senate voted on the mo…
View in Congressional Chronicle82 viewsThe Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of S. 728, the Water Resources Development Act.
View in Congressional Chronicle270 viewsBen Bernanke presented the semiannual Monetary Report of the Federal Reserve Board. Topics included U.S. economy, real gross domestic product, GDP increase and rising of industrial productio…
135 viewsThe Senate convenes and begins a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumes consideration of S.J.Res. 12, the Flag Protection Amendment.
View in Congressional Chronicle193 viewsThe Senate Special Committee on Aging heard testimony on proper management of retirement funds and talked about potential risks of Americans outliving their savings. Among the issues they ad…
165 viewsWitnesses testified about developing future strategies to fight terrorism, the nature of the international terrorist threat, the use public diplomacy to sway opinion, and challenges in build…
343 viewsThe Senate continued work on a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage.
View in Congressional Chronicle8,117 viewsThe Senate convened and resumed consideration of S. 2611, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle105 viewsThe Senate convenes and resumes consideration of S. 2611, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle268 viewsSenator Martinez talked about immigration issues and legislative reform proposals being considered in Congress. Among the topics he addressed were his own experiences as an immigrant, the ro…
89 viewsThe Senate convenes and begins a period of morning business.
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