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The Senate passed fiscal year 2006 spending bills for the Department of Agriculture, military construction, and the Veterans Affairs Department.

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business.

The Senate convened and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter the Senate resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3001, the Defense Authorization bill. The Senate …

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to S.1315, the Veterans' Benefits bill.

The Senate convened and resumed consideration of H.R. 2419, the Farm Bill.

The Senate resumed consideration of H.R. 2419, the farm bill.

Dr. Peake was introduced by Senator Inouye and former Senator Dole, both combat veterans, who urged his confirmation. Dr. Peake, a physician, testified about his qualifications. Topics inclu…

The Senate resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.3963, the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization bill. Members also passed H.R.3963, the Support for Injured Ser…

The Senate convened and resumed consideration of the House message on S. 1, the Ethics Reform bill. The Senate passes H.R.976 as amended; Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007.

Senate session continued overnight and into the next day.

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. The opening prayer offered by a guest chaplain of the Hindu faith was interrupted by hecklers in the gallery. Thereafter, the S…

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of S. 1348, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act.

The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate began consideration of S. 1082 , the F.D.A. Authorization bill.

The Senate convened and resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to S. 574, a bill to express the sense of Congress on Iraq. A cloture motion, with a vote of 56 to 34, failed to pass w…

The Senate confirmed Nora Barry Fischer to be a U.S. District Court judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Members also approved H.J. Res. 20, a continuing resolution to fund the go…

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