FRIST, BILL (a Senator from Tennessee)

Amendments

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), S4087, S4136 [21AP]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1932), S12087, S12132 [1NO]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2006-2010 (S. Con. Res. 18), S2886, S3074 [17MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1042), S8602, S8686, S8708 [21JY], S8764 [22JY], S12561, S12608 [9NO], S12669, S12701 [10NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2863), S11195, S11239 [6OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2360), S8268, S8269, S8326 [14JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2361), S7403, S7412, S7422, S7439, S7440 [27JN], S7569, S7643 [29JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3010), S11901, S11928 [26OC]

Depts. of Transportation, the Treasury, and HUD, the Judiciary, District of Columbia, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3058), S11489 [18OC], S11591 [19OC], S11636, S11640, S11693 [20OC]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2419), S7786, S7869 [30JN]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: regulate noncorrective contact lenses as medical devices (S. 172), S9585 [29JY]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (S. 397), S9087, S9189 [27JY], S9222, S9313 [28JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3057), S8575 [20JY]

National Asbestos Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 43), S3083, S3086 [17MR]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), S6580 [14JN], S7080 [22JN]

Science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2862), S9879 [9SE]

Taxation: allow deduction for Armed Forces serving in a combat zone for contributions to individual retirement plans even if the compensation on which contributions are based is excluded from gross income (H.R. 1499), S12868, S12871 [15NO]

Appointments

Committee To Escort Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Into the House Chamber, H5966 [19JY]

Committee To Escort the President, H340 [2FE]

Committee To Escort Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko Into the House Chamber, H1784 [6AP]

Senate National Security Working Group, S105 [20JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Armed Forces: tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan (see S. Res. 338), S13787 [16DE]

Aung San Suu Kyi: tribute (see S. Res. 174), S6741 [16JN]

Brumidi, Constantino: tribute (see S. Res. 205), S8746 [22JY]

Budget: establish a biennial budget process and a biennial appropriations process and enhance oversight and the performance of the Federal Government (see S. 877), S4108 [21AP]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 18), S5220 [16MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: establish a memorial to commemorate the heroism of the passengers and crew of United Airlines flight 93 (see S. Con. Res. 26), S8303 [14JY]

———provide for oversight over the Capitol Visitors Center by the Architect of the Capitol (see S. Res. 179), S7070 [22JN]

Courts: amend procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants (see S. 5), S435 [25JA]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see S. 8), S142 [24JA] (see S. 403), S1513 [16FE]

DeBakey, Michael E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 641), S2846 [16MR]

Dept. of Energy: establish a national laboratories energy-water efficiency and supply technology research, development, and transfer program (see S. 1860), S11313 [7OC]

Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of genetic information relative to insurance and employment (see S. 306), S1049 [7FE]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): implementation (see S. 1307), S7294 [23JN]

Drugs: respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see S. 103), S12447 [7NO]

Education: improve and strengthen Federal education and training programs (see S. 9), S142 [24JA]

European Union: urge addition of Hezbollah (terrorist organization) to list of terrorist organizations (see S. Res. 82), S2847 [16MR]

Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of the Hurricane Katrina Recovery Chief Financial Officer (see S. 1700), S10037 [14SE]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see S.J. Res. 1), S145 [24JA]

FEMA: allow transfer of funding to the Disaster Assistance Direct Loan Program to facilitate direct loans to communities (see S. 1858), S11313 [7OC]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see S. 397), S2005 [3MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 12), S3653 [14AP]

Foundation for the National Institutes of Health: improve (see S. 302), S1049 [7FE]

Giugni, Henry K.: tribute (see S. Res. 300), S12353 [3NO]

Health: enhance adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and improve the quality and reduce the costs of health care (see S. 1418), S8419 [18JY]

———improve patient safety and reduce incidence of medical errors (see S. 544), S2244 [8MR]

———provide for collection and maintenance of human cord blood stem cells for the treatment of patients and research and authorize the Bone Marrow and Cord Blood Cell Transplantation Program (see S. 1317), S7522 [28JN]

Heflin, Howell: tribute (see S. Res. 93), S3147 [4AP]

History: apologize to lynching victims, and their descendants, for the Senate's failure to enact anti-lynching legislation (see S. Res. 39), S1049 [7FE]

Holocaust: observe anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz death camp and honor victims of the Holocaust (see S. Res. 18), S574 [26JA]

Holtz-Eakin, Douglas: tribute (see S. Res. 341), S14186 [20DE]

Hurricanes: encourage the President to appoint an individual to oversee Federal funds for Hurricane Katrina recovery (see S. Res. 242), S10119 [15SE]

———permit the solicitation of donations in Senate buildings for the relief of victims of Hurricane Katrina (see S. Res. 235), S9727 [7SE]

Jackson, Shirley A.: appointment as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (see S.J. Res. 8), S2734 [15MR]

Kogod, Robert P.: appointment as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (see S.J. Res. 9), S2734 [15MR]

Lebanon: investigate assassination of Rafik Hariri and urge withdrawal of Syrian troops (see S. Res. 63), S1624 [17FE]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 127), S4398 [27AP]

National Month of the Military Child: observance (see S. Con. Res. 27), S3653 [14AP]

National security: prepare and strengthen biodefenses against deliberate, accidental, and natural outbreaks of illness (see S. 1873), S11422 [17OC]

———strengthen the national biodefense system (see S. 3), S142 [24JA]

Parks, Rosa: direct the Committee on the Library (Joint) to obtain a statue of Rosa Parks for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see S. Con. Res. 62), S12683 [10NO]

———tribute (see S. Res. 287), S11823 [25OC]

Pledge of Allegiance: district court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see S. Res. 243), S10119 [15SE]

Power resources: expand production and use of renewable fuel and increase energy independence (see S. 650), S2994 [17MR]

Project GRAD USA (organization): authorize (see S. 676), S2995 [17MR]

Russia: urge compliance with commitment to withdraw troops from the Republic of Georgia (see S. Res. 139), S5071 [12MY]

Schiavo, Terri: relief of parents, Robert and Mary Schindler (see S. 653), S2994 [17MR]

Senate: authorize taking of video images in the Senate Chamber (see S. Res. 187), S7909 [1JY]

Small business: provide additional relief to owners ordered to active duty as members of Reserve components of the Armed Forces (see S. 1014), S9728 [7SE]

———provide additional relief to owners ordered to active duty as members of Reserve components of the Armed Forces, cosponsorship withdrawn (see S. 1014), S9876 [9SE]

Taxation: authorize States, localities, the District of Columbia, territories, and possessions of the U.S. to provide certain tax incentives to any person for economic development purposes (see S. 1066), S5437 [18MY]

———make permanent the 7-year depreciation recovery period for motorsport entertainment complexes (see S. 441), S7070 [22JN]

———make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes in lieu of State and local income taxes (see S. 27), S142 [24JA]

———make permanent the rate reductions for individual income taxes and capital gains and dividend taxes, and the repeal of estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see S. 7), S142 [24JA]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (see S. 1780), S10594 [28SE]

———provide tax relief, improve certain welfare and child care programs, encourage charitable contributions, improve disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance financial security opportunities (see S. 6), S142 [24JA]

———repeal alternative minimum tax (see S. 1103), S5778 [23MY]

———repeal sunset on reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gain rates (see S. 1524), S9284 [28JY]

Trail of Tears National Historic Trail: update feasibility and suitability study and include new trail segments (see S. 1970), S12447 [7NO]

Tuskegee Airmen: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 392), S9985 [13SE]

U.N.: address anti-Semitism (see S. Res. 184), S10515 [27SE]

Ukraine: congratulate people for conducting a democratic, transparent, and fair Presidential election and Viktor Yushchenko on election as President (see S. Con. Res. 7), S575 [26JA]

Uzbekistan: urge protection of rights, observance of treaty obligations, and clarification of charges relative to arrest and detention of Sanjar Umarov (see S. Res. 295), S12238 [2NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Asia: express sympathy and pledge support to victims of earthquake that struck South Asia (see S. Res. 274), S11422 [17OC]

Baker, Howard H., Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 58), S1623 [17FE]

Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts: support activities (see S. 642), S2846 [16MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of rotunda for Presidential inauguration ceremonies (see S. Con. Res. 2), S29 [4JA]

Coalter, Kim: authorize testimony in Mississippi v. Edward Statecum (see S. Res. 279), S11477 [18OC]

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (see S. Res. 199), S8419 [18JY]

Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint): extend (see S. Con. Res. 2), S29 [4JA]

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 5), S66 [6JA]

Congress: adjournment (see S. Con. Res. 23), S3105 [20MR] (see S. Con. Res. 51), S9598 [1SE]

———counting of electoral votes for President and Vice President (see S. Con. Res. 1), S29 [4JA]

———notify the President that a quorum has assembled (see S. Res. 1), S28 [4JA]

Courts: allow U.S. courts to conduct business during emergency conditions (see S. 1634), S9833 [8SE]

Dept. of the Interior: study suitability and feasibility of including certain sites in Williamson County, TN, relating to the Battle of Franklin in the National Park System (see S. 955), S4546 [28AP]

Developing countries: make access to safe water and sanitation a specific policy objective of U.S. foreign assistance programs (see S. 492), S1930 [2MR]

———strengthen pathogen and infectious disease surveillance to help prevent biological weapons attacks and naturally occurring outbreaks (see S. 2170), S14317 [21DE]

Disasters: express sympathy and pledge support for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa (see S. Res. 4), S28 [4JA]

Education: increase number of low-income students enrolled in studies leading to baccalaureate degrees in science, mathematics, technology, engineering, and critical foreign languages (see S. 2143), S14064 [19DE]

Egypt: condemn terrorist bombings in Sharm el-Sheik and express condolences to the families of the victims (see S. Res. 210), S8826 [25JY]

European Union: reject Airbus Industries request for launch aid and comply with agreement prohibiting governmental support of the civil aircraft industry (see S. Con. Res. 25), S3358 [7AP]

Exon, J. James: tribute (see S. Res. 170), S6405 [13JN]

Global Health Corps: establish (see S. 850), S3897 [19AP]

Grand Ole Opry: anniversary (see S. Res. 286), S11823 [25OC]

Health: encourage school-based programs to reduce and prevent childhood obesity, promote increased physical activity, and improve nutritional choices (see S. 1324), S7520 [28JN]

———establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity and eating disorders (see S. 1325), S7520 [28JN]

———provide State grants for developing trauma care systems (see S. 265), S886 [2FE]

———reduce health care costs, expand access to affordable coverage, improve health care, and strengthen the health care safety net (see S. 4), S9157 [27JY] (see S. 1503), S8949 [26JY]

———reduce health care costs and improve efficiency and health care quality through the development of a nationwide interoperable health information system (see S. 1262), S6740 [16JN]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 238), S10037 [14SE]

House of Representatives: notify that a quorum of the Senate is present (see S. Res. 2), S28 [4JA]

Hurricanes: express condolences to victims of Hurricane Katrina, commend resiliency of the people of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, and commit to relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts (see S. Res. 233), S9645 [6SE]

Indonesia: express condolences to families of victims and condemn terrorist attack in Bali, oppose extremism, and strengthen international efforts to combat terrorism (see S. Res. 264), S10972 [4OC]

Iraq: commend for conducting free elections and encourage further steps toward establishment of a free, democratic, secure, and prosperous Iraq (see S. Res. 38), S1049 [7FE]

Israel: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 151), S5532 [19MY]

Jordan: condemn terrorist bombings in Amman and express condolences to the families of the victims (see S. Res. 309), S12682 [10NO]

Liebengood, Howard S.: tribute (see S. Res. 7), S145 [24JA]

McCarthy, Eugene J.: tribute (see S. Res. 330), S13451 [12DE]

Nelson, Gaylord: tribute (see S. Res. 194), S7987 [11JY]

Nichols, Jesse R., Sr.: tribute (see S. Res. 168), S6405 [13JN]

O'Connor, Sandra Day: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S7909 [1JY]

Palestinians: commend for conducting free and fair Presidential election (see S. Res. 27), S739 [1FE]

Parks, Rosa: authorize remains to lie in honor in the Capitol rotunda (see S. Con. Res. 61), S12007 [27OC]

Pope John Paul II: tribute (see S. Res. 95), S3201 [5AP]

Proxmire, William: tribute (see S. Res. 334), S13659 [15DE]

Rehnquist, William H.: authorize the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque from the crypt under the Capitol rotunda to the Supreme Court for use during memorial services (see S. Con. Res. 52), S9646 [6SE]

———tribute (see S. Res. 234), S9727 [7SE]

Rohan, James P.: tribute (see S. Res. 281), S11559 [19OC]

Schiavo, Terri: relief of parents, Robert and Mary Schindler (see S. 686), S3105 [20MR]

Selma, AL: anniversary of Bloody Sunday (see S. Res. 70), S2004 [3MR]

Senate: adjournment (see S. Con. Res. 29), S4547 [28AP]

———fixing the hour of daily meeting (see S. Res. 3), S28 [4JA]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation in Jones v. Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, et al. (see S. Res. 214), S8949 [26JY]

———authorize representation in Keyter v. McCain, et al. (see S. Res. 213), S8949 [26JY]

———authorize representation in LaFreniere v. Congress (see S. Res. 188), S7909 [1JY]

———authorize testimony, document production, and legal representation in New Hampshire v. Anne Miller, Mary Lee Sargent, Jessica Ellis, Lynn Chong, Donald Booth, and Eileen Reardon (see S. Res. 267), S11130 [5OC]

———authorizing representation of the Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations in the U.N. Oil-for-Food Program investigation (see S. Res. 143), S5219 [16MY]

Social Security: provide grants to promote innovative outreach and enrollment under Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 1049), S5300 [17MY]

Sudan: urge the government and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army to fully implement the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (see S. Res. 202), S8488 [19JY]

Summitt, Patricia S. Head: tribute (see S. Res. 97), S3278 [6AP]

United Kingdom: condemn terrorist bombings in London and express condolences to the families of the victims (see S. Res. 193), S7986 [11JY]

Veterans Day: observance (see S. Res. 305), S12682 [10NO]

Wineman, Timothy S.: tribute (see S. Res. 258), S10594 [28SE]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), S3719 [15AP], S3879, S3888 [19AP]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (S. 256), S2053 [4MR], S2216 [8MR]

Bolton, John R.: nomination to be U.N. Ambassador, S5914 [25MY], S5997 [26MY], S6801 [20JN]

Brown, Janice Rogers: nomination to be circuit judge, S6061 [26MY], S6128 [7JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1042), S8740 [22JY], S8907 [26JY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1815), conference report, S14014 [19DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2863), S10967 [4OC], S11118 [5OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2863), conference report, S14014 [19DE], S14233 [21DE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3010), S11814 [25OC], S11957 [27OC]

Dorr, Thomas C.: nomination to be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Rural Development, S8498 [19JY]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (H.R. 8), motion to proceed, S9558 [29JY]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (S. 397), motion to proceed, S8740 [22JY], S8908 [26JY], S9087 [27JY]

Hawaii: express the policy of the U.S. toward Native Hawaiians and provide a process for the reorganization and recognition of the Native Hawaiian government (S. 147), motion to proceed, S9557 [29JY]

Johnson, Stephen L.: nomination to be EPA Administrator, S4431 [27AP], S4529 [28AP]

Owen, Priscilla Richman: nomination to be circuit judge, S5578 [20MY], S5828 [24MY]

Portman, Representative: nomination to be U.S. Trade Representative, S4431 [27AP]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), S6904 [21JN], S7209 [23JN]

Pryor, William H., Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S6061 [26MY], S6218 [8JN]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), S4854 [10MY], S5026 [12MY]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), motion to proceed, S4157 [22AP], S4235 [26AP]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 3199), conference report, S13546 [14DE], S13719 [16DE]

Colloquies

Judicial discretion under legislation relative to relief of parents of Terri Schiavo, Robert and Mary Schindler: by, S3099 [20MR]

Letters

Bipartisan Committee To Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina (Senate, Special): Senator Reid, S10154 [15SE]

Committee on Armed Services (Senate) request for additional time to consider S. 1803, intelligence services appropriations: by, S11657 [20OC]

Early recall of Members during adjournment: by, S9593 [1SE], H7615 [2SE]

Nomination of Priscilla Richman Owen to be circuit judge: several Texas State legislators, S5454 [19MY]

U.S. Capitol tour emphasizing religious heritage: by, S3255 [6AP]

Withdrawal of nomination of Harriet Miers to be Supreme Court Justice: Harriet Miers, S11954 [27OC]

Lists

Amendments in order to H.R. 2862, science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies appropriations, S9860 [8SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) staff receiving privilege of the floor during consideration of S. Con. Res. 18, setting forth the Federal budget for 2006-2010, S2588 [14MR]

Germane amendments to H.R. 3, Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users, S5056 [12MY]

Messages

Convention for the Strengthening of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission: President Bush, S5246 [16MY]

Convention on the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean: President Bush, S5246 [16MY]

Protocol Amending Extradition Convention With Israel: President Bush, S9995 [13SE]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Sweden: President Bush, S12703 [10NO]

Motions

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1932), conference report, S14015 [19DE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1815), conference report, S14014 [19DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2863), conference report, S14014 [19DE]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): implementation (S. 1307), S7597 [29JN]

Senate: recess, S3884 [19AP], S4463 [28AP]

Poems

``Over This, Your White Grave,'' Pope John Paul II, S3114 [4AP]

Privilege of the floor

Hearn, Jim, S2588 [14MR]

Nelson, Sue, S2588 [14MR]

Reidy, Cheri, S2588 [14MR]

Righter, John, S2588 [14MR]

Ugone, Russell, S7644 [29JN]

Wingo, Harry, S11442 [17OC]

Proposals

Bipartisan Committee To Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina (Senate, Special), S10153 [15SE]

Remarks

Africa: allocation of humanitarian assistance, S6348 [13JN]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: extend and modify certain trade benefits, S6348 [13JN]

Agricultural Credit Act: reauthorize State mediation programs (S. 643), S4138 [21AP]

Agriculture: provide disaster assistance to agricultural producers for crop and livestock losses (S. 1692), star print, S10391 [22SE]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2744), S10331 [22SE]

AID: safe drinking water programs funding, S8534 [20JY]

Alito, Samuel A., Jr.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S13428, S13430, S13431, S13432, S13433 [12DE]

al-Jafari, Ibrahim: U.S. visit, S7203 [23JN]

American Academy of Pediatrics: anniversary (S. Res. 204), S10150 [15SE]

American Society of Mechanical Engineers: anniversary (S. Con. Res. 13), S1435 [15FE]

Appropriations: legislative process relative to Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts proposals, S9969 [13SE]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 72), S13283 [18NO]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 72), unanimous-consent agreement, S13260 [17NO]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), S3718, S3719 [15AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), conference report, S4839, S4848 [10MY]

Archbishop Iakovos: tribute (S. Res. 149), S6111 [6JN]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, S12285 [3NO], S14233 [21DE]

Armed Forces: ensure adequate strengths, protections, and benefits for members and their families (S. 871), S4137 [21AP]

———prohibit torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of enemy POW, S11114 [5OC]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12722 [14NO]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, S11800 [25OC]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. Res. 338), S13942 [16DE]

Asia: express sympathy and pledge support to victims of earthquake that struck South Asia (S. Res. 274), S11442 [17OC]

Aung San Suu Kyi: tribute (S. Res. 174), S6779 [16JN]

Azerbaijan: call for free and fair parliamentary elections (S. Res. 260), S11699 [20OC]

Baker, Howard H., Jr.: tribute (S. Res. 58), S1591 [17FE]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (S. 256), S1725 [28FE], S1813 [1MR], S1923, S1925 [2MR], S2199, S2228 [8MR], S2342 [9MR], S2463, S2473 [10MR]

Barry, John: recognize as first flag officer of the U.S. Navy (H.J. Res. 38), S13937 [16DE]

Baylor University: tribute to women's basketball team (S. Res. 103), S3438 [11AP]

Bernanke, Ben S.: nomination to the Council of Economic Advisers, S6641 [15JN]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: recognize anniversary and support mission and goals (H. Con. Res. 41), S4606 [28AP]

Bipartisan Committee To Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina (Senate, Special): establish, S10152 [15SE]

Black History Month: observance (S. Res. 44), S1149 [9FE]

Bolton, John R.: nomination to be U.N. Ambassador, S5876 [25MY], S5996, S5997, S5998 [26MY], S6800 [20JN]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: anniversary of massacre at Srebrenica (S. Res. 134), S7199 [22JN]

Boy Scouts: express sympathy to victims of electrical accident resulting in death of adult volunteers at Boy Scout jamboree, S8898 [26JY]

Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts: support activities, S8590, S8603, S8604 [21JY], S8906 [26JY], S13976 [19DE]

———support activities (S. 642), S2853 [16MR]

Brown, Janice Rogers: nomination to be circuit judge, S5375 [18MY], S6061 [26MY], S6075, S6076 [6JN], S6128 [7JN], S6176, S6217 [8JN]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1932), S12039 [28OC], S12285, S12286 [3NO], S12375 [4NO]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1932), conference report, S14200, S14206 [21DE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1932), conference report—motion to proceed, S14015 [19DE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1932), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S14160 [20DE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1932), unanimous-consent agreement, S13507 [13DE]

———reconciliation of the tax relief provisions of the concurrent resolution (S. 2020), S13122 [17NO]

———require a two-thirds vote for all non-defense, non-trust fund discretionary funding which exceeds previous fiscal years, S11993 [27OC]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2006-2010 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report, S4522, S4527 [28AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2006-2010 (H. Con. Res. 95), insert S. Con. Res. 18 language in lieu, S2971 [17MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2006-2010 (H. Con. Res. 95), unanimous-consent agreement, S2971 [17MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2006-2010 (S. Con. Res. 18), S2587, S2612 [14MR], S2806 [16MR], S2875 [17MR]

Burr, Senator: Golden Gavel Award recipient, S7766 [30JN]

Business and industry: clarify liability of government contractors assisting in rescue, recovery, repair, and reconstruction work in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina and other major disasters (S. 1761), S10392 [22SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 86), S5183 [12MY]

———authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 136), S5183 [12MY]

———authorizing use of Grounds for Special Olympics torch relay (H. Con. Res. 135), S5183 [12MY]

———establish a memorial to commemorate the heroism of the passengers and crew of United Airlines flight 93 (S. Con. Res. 26), S8394 [18JY]

———provide for oversight over the Capitol Visitors Center by the Architect of the Capitol (S. Res. 179), S7329 [23JN]

———use of rotunda for Presidential inauguration ceremonies (S. Con. Res. 2), S7 [4JA]

Capitol Pages: tribute, S6065 [26MY], S6341 [9JN]

Capitol Police: commend for evacuation of the Capitol complex due to errant flight into restricted airspace, S4906 [11MY]

Chertoff, Michael: nomination to be Sec. of Homeland Security, S1387 [15FE]

Children and youth: provide assistance for orphans and other vulnerable children in developing countries (H.R. 1409), S11774 [24OC]

Chisholm, Shirley: tribute (S. Res. 52), S1358 [14FE]

Civil rights: recognize contributions of the ``Greensboro Four'', S1149 [9FE]

Classified information: prohibit Federal employees who disclose classified information from holding a security clearance, S8279 [14JY]

———prohibit Federal office holders, who make reference to a classified FBI report or to an FBI agent's comments which are used for propaganda by terrorists, from holding a security clearance, S8279 [14JY]

Coalter, Kim: authorize testimony in Mississippi v. Edward Statecum (S. Res. 279), S11499 [18OC]

Coast Guard: tribute to response to Hurricane Katrina and provide temporary relief to certain persons affected by such hurricane relative to certain laws administered by the Coast Guard (H.R. 4508), S13937 [16DE]

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (S. Res. 199), S8436 [18JY]

Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint): extend (S. Con. Res. 2), S7 [4JA]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): report on Bush Administration use of pre-war intelligence analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S12101 [1NO]

Committees of the Senate: authorize printing of rules (S. Res. 166), S6341 [9JN]

———authorize printing of rules (S. Res. 166), unanimous-consent agreement, S6341 [9JN]

———authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 50), S1694 [17FE]

———funding, S41 [6JA], S98 [20JA]

Congress: accomplishments of the 109th Congress, S993 [3FE], S1361 [15FE], S4534 [28AP], S6076 [6JN], S7880 [1JY], S8332 [15JY], S9249, S9319 [28JY], S10392 [22SE], S13068 [17NO]

———adjournment (H. Con. Res. 103), S3096 [19MR]

———adjournment (H. Con. Res. 167), S6063 [26MY]

———adjournment (H. Con. Res. 198), S7872 [30JN]

———adjournment (H. Con. Res. 225), S9319 [28JY]

———adjournment (S. Con. Res. 23), S3103 [20MR]

———adjournment (S. Con. Res. 51), S9598, S9605, S9606 [1SE]

———counting of electoral votes for President and Vice President (S. Con. Res. 1), S6 [4JA]

———disapprove rule submitted by the Dept. of Agriculture relating to risk zones for introduction of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease) (S.J. Res. 4), S1977 [3MR]

———notify the President that a quorum has assembled (S. Res. 1), S6 [4JA]

Constitution Day: observance, S10110 [15SE]

Country Music Association Festival: tribute, S6721 [16JN]

Courts: allow U.S. courts to conduct business during emergency conditions (H.R. 3650), S9774, S9775, S9776 [8SE]

———allow U.S. courts to conduct business during emergency conditions (S. 1634), S9774, S9775, S9776 [8SE]

———amend procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants (S. 5), S833 [2FE], S996 [7FE], S1174 [9FE], S1248 [10FE]

———extend authority to redact certain sensitive information in financial disclosure statements filed by judges (S. 1558), S12711, S12712 [10NO]

———prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (H.R. 554), S11696 [20OC]

———provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (S. 852), S12873 [16NO]

———remove to Federal court certain State cases involving the rights of incapacitated persons (H.R. 1332), unanimous-consent request, S2920 [17MR]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (S. 403), S1577 [16FE], S1694 [17FE]

———provide penalties for trafficking in counterfeit marks (S. 1699), S12714, S12718 [10NO]

———strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting (S. 382), S4605 [28AP]

Cuba: Radio Marti funding, S8513 [20JY]

———treatment and condition of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, S6720 [16JN]

Dept. of Commerce: make permanent the authority to conduct quarterly financial report program (H.R. 2385), S8499 [19JY], S10459 [26SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S11110, S11111 [5OC]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1042), S8590, S8603, S8604 [21JY], S8906, S8907 [26JY], S9085, S9086 [27JY], S12797 [15NO]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1042), unanimous-consent agreement, S8530 [20JY], S11905 [26OC], S12668 [10NO]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1042), unanimous-consent request, S8908 [26JY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1815), conference report—motion to proceed, S14014 [19DE]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1815), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S14233 [21DE]

———establish techniques used in U.S. Army Field Manual on Intelligence Interrogation as the standard for interrogation of detainees, S11114 [5OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2863), S10967 [4OC], S11110, S11111, S11114, S11117 [5OC], S11252 [7OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2863), conference report, S13976, S14014 [19DE], S14233 [21DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2863), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S14233 [21DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2863), corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 74)—unanimous-consent agreement, S14233, S14234 [21DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2863), unanimous-consent agreement, S10911 [3OC]

———release all documentation used for recommendations on closures and realignments of military installations (S. 1127), S6065 [26MY]

Dept. of Education: provide waiver authority for students who are eligible for Federal student grant assistance and are adversely affected by a major disaster (H.R. 3668), S10149 [15SE]

———provide waiver authority for students who are eligible for Pell Grants and are adversely affected by a natural disaster (H.R. 3169), S10149 [15SE]

Dept. of HHS: expand availability of Community Services Block Grant Program resources for individuals affected by Hurricane Katrina (S. 1745), S10391 [22SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish a border preparedness pilot program on Indian land (S. 1374), S8144 [12JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2360), S8201 [13JY], S8248, S8268, S8279, S8289 [14JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2360), conference report, S11275 [7OC]

Dept. of Justice: establish a national sex offender registration database (S. 792), S9245 [28JY]

Dept. of State, international broadcasting activities, Peace Corps, and foreign assistance programs: authorizing appropriations (S. 600), S3240 [6AP]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2361), S7389 [24JN], S8394 [18JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2361), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S9319 [28JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: commend efforts of staff in response to Hurricane Katrina (S. Res. 263), S10911 [3OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for veterans medical care (H.R. 3130), unanimous-consent request, S7798, S7799 [30JN], S8394 [18JY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction, quality of life functions, and veterans' services (H.R. 2528), S10360, S10391 [22SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3010), S11814 [25OC], S11953 [27OC], S13287 [18NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3010), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S14233 [21DE]

Depts. of Transportation, the Treasury, and HUD, the Judiciary, District of Columbia, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3058), S11636, S11638 [20OC]

Developing countries: make access to safe water and sanitation a specific policy objective of U.S. foreign assistance programs (S. 492), S1885, S1887 [2MR], S9424 [29JY]

———strengthen pathogen and infectious disease surveillance to help prevent biological weapons attacks and naturally occurring outbreaks (S. 2170), S14329 [21DE]

Dia de los Ninos—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (S. Res. 128), S4602 [28AP]

Disasters: express sympathy and pledge support for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa (S. Res. 4), S8 [4JA]

———moment of silence for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, S1 [4JA]

Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of genetic information relative to insurance and employment (S. 306), S1594 [17FE]

Diseases: anniversary of development of Salk polio vaccine, S3442 [12AP]

———improve preparation for an influenza pandemic, including an avian influenza pandemic, S10529-S10531 [28SE], S12079 [1NO], S13948 [17DE], S14293 [21DE]

District of Columbia: provide a site for the National Women's History Museum (S. 501), S9584 [29JY]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): implementation (H.R. 3045), S9244 [28JY]

———implementation (S. 1307), S7647, S7754 [30JN]

———implementation (S. 1307), unanimous-consent request, S7597 [29JN]

Dorr, Thomas C.: nomination to be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Rural Development, S8498 [19JY]

Drugs: establish electronic systems in each State for practitioner monitoring of the dispensing of certain controlled substances (H.R. 1132), S9584 [29JY]

———lift the patient limitation on prescribing drug addiction treatments by medical practitioners in group practices (S. 45), S8501 [19JY]

———respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines, S9997 [14SE], S13517 [14DE], S14234 [21DE]

Durbin, Senator: apology relative to characterization of treatment and condition of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S6979 [22JN]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent, S7055 [22JN]

———make repeal of estate taxes permanent (H.R. 8), motion to proceed, S9558 [29JY]

Education: improve and strengthen Federal education and training programs (S. 9), S109 [24JA]

———national policy to improve system, S94 [20JA]

———prevent abuse of special allowance subsidies under the Federal Family Education Loan Program (S. 1098), S5857 [24MY]

———SMART grant program funding, S12049 [28OC], S14073 [20DE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2419), S7766, S7779, S7797 [30JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2419), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S12702 [10NO]

EPA: disapprove rule to delist coal and oil-direct utility units from the source category list under the Clean Air Act relative to mercury emissions (S.J. Res. 20), unanimous-consent agreement, S9860 [8SE]

Erdogan, Recep Tayyip: U.S. visit, S6115 [7JN]

ERISA: provide appropriate waivers, suspensions, or exemptions for individual account plans of persons affected by Hurricanes Katrina or Rita (S. 1802), S10771 [29SE]

Estrada, Miguel A.: withdrawal of nomination to be circuit judge, S4612 [9MY]

European Union: reject Airbus Industries request for launch aid and comply with agreement prohibiting governmental support of the civil aircraft industry (S. Con. Res. 25), S3401, S3402 [11AP]

———reject Airbus Industries request for launch aid and comply with agreement prohibiting governmental support of the civil aircraft industry (S. Con. Res. 25), unanimous-consent agreement, S3366 [11AP]

———urge addition of Hezbollah (terrorist organization) to list of terrorist organizations (S. Res. 82), S4606 [28AP]

———urge continuance of embargo on arms sales to the People's Republic of China (S. Res. 91), S3088 [17MR]

Ewa Beach, HI: tribute to West Oahu Little League Baseball team (S. Res. 248), S10390 [22SE]

Extension Living Well Week: designate (S. Res. 67), S1811 [28FE]

Family History Month: designate (S. Res. 266), S11166 [5OC]

Father's Day: observance, S6717 [16JN]

Federal Deposit Insurance Act: improve (S. 2141), S13966 [17DE]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: regulate noncorrective contact lenses as medical devices (S. 172), S9585 [29JY]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: extend authorization of appropriations for Long Island Sound (H.R. 3963), S13937 [16DE]

FEMA: allow transfer of funding to the Disaster Assistance Direct Loan Program to facilitate direct loans to communities, S11252 [7OC]

———allow transfer of funding to the Disaster Assistance Direct Loan Program to facilitate direct loans to communities (S. 1858), S11280, S11282 [7OC]

———temporarily increase borrowing authority for carrying out the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 3669), S9941 [12SE]

———waive matching requirements for Emergency Management Performance Grants Program funding relative to Hurricane Katrina, S9979 [13SE]

FHA: remove limitation on the number of reverse mortgages that may be insured (H.R. 2892), S13943 [16DE]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (S. Res. 88), S3087 [17MR]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (S. 397), S1577 [16FE], S1694 [17FE], S9087 [27JY], S9384 [29JY]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (S. 397), motion to proceed, S9074, S9086 [27JY]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (S. 397), unanimous-consent agreement, S9244 [28JY], S9384 [29JY]

Foreign aid: improve global water supply, S682 [1FE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3057), S8511, S8513, S8534 [20JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3057), conference report, S13333 [18NO]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, S12722 [14NO]

Foreign Service Grievance Board: clarify procedures (S. 1905), S11699 [20OC]

Forest Service: anniversary (S. Res. 181), S7329 [23JN]

Giugni, Henry K.: tribute (S. Res. 300), S12372, S12373 [3NO]

Global Health Corps: establish (S. 850), S4097 [21AP], S6348 [13JN]

Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 250), S10391 [22SE]

Gonzales, Alberto R.: nomination to be Attorney General, S682 [1FE], S833 [2FE], S960 [3FE]

———role in interpretation of law and development of policies relative to treatment of prisoners or detainees in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S960 [3FE]

Grand Ole Opry: anniversary (S. Res. 286), S11778 [25OC]

Great Ape Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1250), S9889 [9SE]

Griffin, Richard A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S6290 [9JN]

———nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S5857 [24MY]

Griffith, Thomas B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S6427 [14JN]

Gutierrez, Carlos M.: nomination to be Sec. of Commerce, S125 [24JA]

Gyurcsany, Ferenc: U.S. visit, S11173 [6OC]

Hammett, Dashiell: recognize importance of writings to American literature and culture on the anniversary of the first publication of ``The Maltese Falcon'' (S. Res. 51), S1357 [14FE]

Hanukkah: observance, S13969 [17DE]

Hawaii: express the policy of the U.S. toward Native Hawaiians and provide a process for the reorganization and recognition of the Native Hawaiian government (S. 147), S14313 [21DE]

———express the policy of the U.S. toward Native Hawaiians and provide a process for the reorganization and recognition of the Native Hawaiian government (S. 147), motion to proceed, S9557, S9558 [29JY]

———express the policy of the U.S. toward Native Hawaiians and provide a process for the reorganization and recognition of the Native Hawaiian government (S. 147), motion to proceed—unanimous-consent agreement, S9585 [29JY]

———tribute to Oahu All-Stars and the Hawaii Warriors baseball teams (S. Res. 249), S10390 [22SE]

Health: authorize a demonstration grant program to provide patient navigator services to reduce barriers and improve health care outcomes (H.R. 1812), S7200 [22JN]

———encourage school-based programs to reduce and prevent childhood obesity, promote increased physical activity, and improve nutritional choices (S. 1324), S7531 [28JN]

———enhance adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and improve the quality and reduce the costs of health care (S. 1418), S8393 [18JY], S8591 [21JY], S13260, S13271, S13276, S13277 [17NO]

———ensure vaccine awareness, sufficient vaccine supply, and vaccine production capacity, S3442 [12AP], S3610 [14AP]

———establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity and eating disorders (S. 1325), S7531 [28JN]

———improve access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system, S833 [2FE]

———improve patient safety and reduce incidence of medical errors (S. 544), S9060 [27JY]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (S. 16), S110 [24JA]

———provide compensation for injuries resulting from smallpox countermeasures, provide protection against chemical or radiological agents, increase distribution of vaccines, and improve vaccine injury compensation, S1598 [17FE]

———provide for collection and maintenance of human cord blood stem cells for the treatment of patients and research and authorize the Bone Marrow and Cord Blood Cell Transplantation Program (S. 1317), unanimous-consent request, S9204, S9206 [28JY]

———provide for collection and maintenance of human cord blood stem cells for the treatment of patients and research and authorize the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program (H.R. 2520), S13636, S13637, S13638 [15DE], S13930, S13931 [16DE]

———provide for collection and maintenance of human cord blood stem cells for the treatment of patients and research and authorize the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program (H.R. 2520), unanimous-consent request, S13637 [15DE]

———provide for embryonic stem cell research, S9323, S9330 [29JY]

———provide for embryonic stem cell research (H.R. 810), S6065 [26MY], S6111 [6JN], S13637, S13638 [15DE]

———provide for embryonic stem cell research (H.R. 810), unanimous-consent request, S9204, S9205, S9206 [28JY]

———provide State grants for developing trauma care systems (S. 265), S894 [2FE]

———recognize importance of sun safety (S. Res. 167), S6341 [9JN]

———reduce health care costs, expand access to affordable coverage, improve health care, and strengthen the health care safety net (S. 1503), S8963 [26JY]

———reduce health care costs and improve efficiency and health care quality through the development of a nationwide interoperable health information system, S8393 [18JY]

———reduce health care costs and improve efficiency and health care quality through the development of a nationwide interoperable health information system (S. 1262), S6752, S6753 [16JN]

Heflin, Howell: tribute (S. Res. 93), S3158 [4AP]

Higher Education Act: extend programs (H.R. 3784), S10460 [26SE]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (S. Res. 238), S10057 [15SE]

History: apologize to lynching victims, and their descendants, for the Senate's failure to enact anti-lynching legislation (S. Res. 39), S6364 [13JN]

Holland, Robert B., III: nomination to be International Bank for Reconstruction and Development Executive Director, S10388 [22SE]

Holocaust: observe anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz death camp and honor victims of the Holocaust, S373 [25JA]

Holocaust Commemoration Week: designate (S. Res. 90), S3088 [17MR]

Holtz-Eakin, Douglas: tribute (S. Res. 341), S14194 [20DE]

House of Representatives: adjournment (H. Con. Res. 225), S9249 [28JY]

———notify that a quorum of the Senate is present (S. Res. 2), S6 [4JA]

———require States to hold special elections to fill vacancies in the House not later than 45 days after the vacancy is announced in extraordinary circumstances (H.R. 841), S3086 [17MR], S3095 [19MR]

Hurricanes: clarify which expenses relating to emergency shelters for Katrina Survivors are eligible for Federal reimbursement (S. 1684), S9941 [12SE], S9995 [13SE]

———ensure that Federal response and recovery efforts for Hurricane Katrina include consideration for animal rescue and care (S. Res. 251), S10460 [26SE]

———establish an independent commission to examine the Federal, State, and local response to Hurricane Katrina and make immediate corrective measures to improve such responses in the future (S. 1748), S10391 [22SE]

———express condolences to victims of Hurricane Katrina, commend resiliency of the people of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, and commit to relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts (S. Res. 233), S9630 [6SE]

———improve reporting relative to safety of workers in response and recovery activities related to Hurricane Katrina (S. 1771), S10460 [26SE]

———making emergency supplemental appropriations for relief for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina (H.R. 3645), S9593 [1SE]

———making emergency supplemental appropriations for relief for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina (H.R. 3673), S9805 [8SE]

———making emergency supplemental appropriations for relief for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina (H.R. 3673), unanimous-consent agreement, S9804 [8SE]

———making supplemental appropriations for relief for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina, S13283, S13284 [18NO]

———permit the solicitation of donations in Senate buildings for the relief of victims of Hurricane Katrina (S. Res. 235), S9738 [7SE]

———provide elementary and secondary education assistance to students and schools impacted by Hurricane Katrina (S. 1904), S11696 [20OC]

———provide emergency health care relief for survivors of Hurricane Katrina (S. 1716), S10147 [15SE]

———provide emergency health care relief for survivors of Hurricane Katrina (S. 1716), unanimous-consent request, S11165 [5OC]

———provide for continued education of students affected by Hurricane Katrina (S. 1764), S10387, S10388 [22SE]

———provide for reimbursement for business revenue lost as a result of a facility being used as an emergency shelter for Katrina survivors (S. 1682), S9941 [12SE], S9995 [13SE]

———provide for reimbursement of communities for purchases of supplies distributed to Katrina survivors (S. 1681), S9941 [12SE], S9995 [13SE]

———provide Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program assistance for States providing assistance to Katrina survivors and accommodate special needs of such survivors under the Medicare program (S. 1688), S9941 [12SE]

———provide relief for students affected by Hurricane Katrina (S. 1683), S9941 [12SE], S9995 [13SE]

———provide relief for students and institutions affected by Hurricane Katrina (S. 1715), S10147 [15SE]

———relief efforts for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina, S9608 [6SE], S9866 [9SE], S9893 [12SE], S10151 [15SE]

Hussein, Saddam: trial on charges of crimes against humanity, S11503 [19OC]

Immigration: create E-3 visa sub-classification for certain Australian nationals, S4839 [10MY]

———improve border security, S8248 [14JY]

Indian Arts and Crafts Act: modify provisions relating to criminal proceedings and civil actions (S. 1375), S8144 [12JY], S9318 [28JY]

Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act: clarify conflict of interest guidelines governing former Federal employees who are employed by Indian tribes (S. 1312), S13943 [16DE]

Indonesia: express condolences to families of victims and condemn terrorist attack in Bali, oppose extremism, and strengthen international efforts to combat terrorism (S. Res. 264), S10913, S10998 [4OC]

Infant Mortality Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 239), S10391 [22SE]

International economic relations: provide for cancellation of debts owed to international financial institutions by poor countries, S6348 [13JN]

Iraq: commend for conducting free elections and encourage further steps toward establishment of a free, democratic, secure, and prosperous Iraq, S11289 [7OC]

———commend for conducting free elections and encourage further steps toward establishment of a free, democratic, secure, and prosperous Iraq (S. Res. 38), S1045 [7FE]

———democracy efforts, S7203 [23JN], S9943 [13SE], S13459 [13DE]

———elections, S509 [26JA], S615 [31JA], S13459, S13510 [13DE], S13645 [15DE]

———encourage Transitional National Assembly to adopt a constitution that grants and protects women's equal rights under the law (S. Res. 231), S9583 [29JY]

———U.S. policy, S12797 [15NO]

Jackson, Shirley A.: appointment as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (H.J. Res. 19), S4447 [28AP]

Jamaica: redesignate the Crowne Plaza in Kingston as the Colin L. Powell Residential Plaza (S. 1413), S8391 [15JY]

Johanns, Mike: nomination to be Sec. of Agriculture, S86 [20JA]

Johnson, Stephen L.: nomination to be EPA Administrator, unanimous-consent agreement, S4526 [28AP]

Jordan: condemn terrorist bombings in Amman and express condolences to the families of the victims, S12631 [10NO]

———condemn terrorist bombings in Amman and express condolences to the families of the victims (S. Res. 309), S12709 [10NO]

Joseph, Robert: nomination to be Under Sec. of State for Arms Control and International Security, S6061 [26MY]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (S. Con. Res. 42), S7063 [22JN]

Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act: reauthorize (S. 1339), S9890 [9SE]

Kogod, Robert P.: appointment as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (H.J. Res. 20), S4447 [28AP]

Korean American Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 283), S13937 [16DE]

Lavin, Franklin L.: nomination to be Under Sec. of Commerce for International Trade, S10771 [29SE]

Law enforcement: clarify the prohibition on the trafficking in goods or services (S. 1095), S12712, S12714 [10NO]

Lebanon: democracy efforts, S6003 [26MY]

———investigate assassination of Rafik Hariri and urge withdrawal of Syrian troops (S. Res. 63), S1581, S1689 [17FE]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2985), conference report, S9323 [29JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2985), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S9319 [28JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2985), unanimous-consent request, S7597 [29JN]

Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 241), S10151 [15SE]

Library of Congress: tribute to the James Madison Council and John W. Kluge (S. Res. 247), S10389 [22SE]

Liebengood, Howard S.: tribute (S. Res. 7), S107, S108 [24JA]

Livestock Mandatory Reporting Act: extend termination date for mandatory price reporting (S. 1613), S9995 [13SE]

Magen David Adom (organization): tribute, S14293 [21DE]

Mara, Wellington T.: tribute (S. Res. 288), S11950 [26OC]

Mattice, Harry S., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S11762 [24OC]

McKeague, David W.: nomination to be circuit judge, S6290 [9JN]

———nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S5857 [24MY]

Medicaid: funding, S4522 [28AP]

Medicare: anniversary, S9425 [29JY]

———deliver a meaningful benefit and lower prescription drug prices (S. 873), S4137 [21AP]

———protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (S. 71), star print, S1218 [9FE]

Medicare/Medicaid: provide coverage for end-of-life planning consultations and raise awareness about and assist in preparation of advance directives on end-of-life decisionmaking (S. 570), S2404 [9MR]

Middle East: democracy efforts, S14293 [21DE]

———Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, S11601 [20OC]

———report on congressional delegation trip, S4797 [10MY], S4887 [11MY], S5007 [12MY], S5197 [16MY], S5249 [17MY]

Miers, Harriet: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S10813, S10912 [3OC]

———withdrawal of nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S11954 [27OC]

Moldova: support democratic reforms and ensure a democratic and fair election process (S. Res. 60), S1689 [17FE]

Montana Future Farmers of America: anniversary (S. Res. 89), S3087 [17MR]

Month of Global Health: designate (S. Res. 225), S11499 [18OC]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 299), S12372 [3NO]

National Archives and Records Administration: extend the Nazi War Crimes and Japanese Imperial Government Records Interagency Working Group (S. 384), unanimous-consent agreement, S1436 [15FE]

National Asbestos Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 43), S3086 [17MR]

National Better Hearing and Speech Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 121), S4604 [28AP]

National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: designate (S. Res. 278), S11498 [18OC]

National Citizens' Crime Prevention Campaign: anniversary (S. Res. 208), S9317 [28JY]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 282), S11950 [26OC]

National Flood Insurance Program: exclude certain payments from consideration as income (H.R. 804), S9861 [8SE]

National Health Center Week: designate (S. Res. 31), S8500 [19JY]

National Hepatitis B Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 117), S4605 [28AP]

National Life Insurance Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 223), S9316 [28JY]

National Military Families Week: designate (H. Con. Res. 159), S6342 [9JN]

National Military Family Month: designate (S. Res. 9), S12711 [10NO]

National Month of the Military Child: observance (S. Con. Res. 27), S3713 [14AP]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 230), S9583 [29JY]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: support goals and ideals (S. Con. Res. 39), S9317 [28JY]

National Ready Mixed Concrete Association: anniversary (S. Res. 61), S1689 [17FE]

National Safety Month: designate (S. Res. 160), S6112 [6JN]

National School Counseling Week: designate (S. Res. 37), S1308, S1309 [10FE]

National security: ensure greater security for U.S. seaports, S14234 [21DE]

———strengthen the national biodefense system, S1598 [17FE]

———strengthen the national biodefense system (S. 3), S109 [24JA], S3442 [12AP]

National Stalking Awareness Month: designate (S. Con. Res. 10), S12711 [10NO]

National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week: designate (S. Res. 275), S13509 [13DE]

National Time Out Day: support goals and ideas (S. Res. 40), S7199 [22JN]

National Wear Red Day: observance, S993 [3FE]

Native Americans: hold certain lands in trust for the Puyallup Tribe (S. 1382), S8144 [12JY], S11774 [24OC]

———modify a certain date in law extending statute of limitations relative to the negotiated settlement of tribal claims (S. 1892), S13943 [16DE]

———provide for sale and assignment of loans and underlying security (S. 1758), S10388 [22SE]

———provide funds for training in tribal leadership, management, and policy (S. 2093), S13508 [13DE]

———reauthorize certain provisions relating to Indian tribal justice systems (S. 2094), S13509 [13DE]

Navy: enter into a contract for the nuclear refueling and complex overhaul of the U.S.S. Carl Vinson (CVN 70) (H.R. 4326), S13282 [17NO]

Negroponte, John D.: nomination to be Director of National Intelligence, S4071 [21AP]

———scheduling of Senate briefings, S11060 [5OC]

New Jersey: maintain moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf, S6705 [16JN]

Nichols, Jesse R., Sr.: tribute (S. Res. 168), S6349, S6350 [13JN]

North American Occupational Safety and Health Week: designate (S. Res. 130), S4602 [28AP]

O'Connor, Sandra Day: tribute (S. Res. 191), S7879 [1JY]

Oklahoma City, OK: anniversary of bombing of Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (S. Res. 96), S3438 [11AP]

Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association: anniversary (S. Res. 159), S6064 [26MY]

Oklahoma State University: tribute to wrestling team (S. Res. 110), S3712 [14AP]

109th Congress: convening, S5 [4JA]

OPM: administer a national health program to offer Federal employee health benefits plans to individuals who are not Federal employees (S. 874), S4137 [21AP]

Owen, Priscilla Richman: nomination to be circuit judge, S5373, S5374, S5375 [18MY], S5453, S5454 [19MY], S5715 [23MY], S5828 [24MY], S5875 [25MY]

———nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S5840 [24MY]

Palestinians: commend for conducting free and fair Presidential election (S. Res. 27), S830 [1FE]

Parks, Rosa: authorize remains to lie in honor in the Capitol rotunda (S. Con. Res. 61), S12056 [28OC]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance, S5187 [13MY]

———observance (S. Res. 131), S4602 [28AP]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, S12285 [3NO]

Pharmaceuticals: place restrictions on, and study the impact of, direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs, S7876-S7879 [1JY]

Pledge of Allegiance: district court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (S. Res. 243), S10147, S10148 [15SE]

———district court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (S. Res. 244), S10148 [15SE]

Pope John Paul II: get well wishes, S833 [2FE]

Portman, Representative: nomination to be U.S. Trade Representative, unanimous-consent agreement, S4526 [28AP]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), S6244 [9JN], S6641 [15JN], S6705 [16JN], S7048 [22JN], S7476 [28JN]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S9366 [29JY]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S9246 [28JY]

———national energy policy, S6244 [9JN]

———prohibit manipulation of electricity markets (S. 870), S4137 [21AP]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S1309 [10FE], S1357 [14FE], S3084-S3086 [17MR], S4600 [28AP], S6061, S6063 [26MY], S6641 [15JN], S6778 [16JN], S7872 [30JN], S8391 [15JY], S9315 [28JY], S9579 [29JY], S11949 [26OC], S12041, S12055 [28OC], S12703 [10NO], S13965 [17DE]

———Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S4463 [28AP], S4612 [9MY], S5030, S5032, S5033, S5034, S5035 [12MY], S5373, S5374, S5375, S5376 [18MY], S5454 [19MY], S5753, S5769 [23MY], S5815, S5816, S5828 [24MY], S5859, S5861, S5875 [25MY], S6075 [6JN], S6128 [7JN], S6219 [8JN], S6290 [9JN], S6428 [14JN], S8503 [20JY], S13428, S13430, S13431, S13432, S13433 [12DE]

Privacy: prevent and mitigate identity theft, ensure privacy, and enhance penalties, law enforcement, and other protections against security breaches, fraudulent access, and misuse of personally identifiable information (S. 1332), S7644 [29JN], S7871 [30JN]

Proxmire, William: tribute (S. Res. 334), S13683 [15DE]

Pryor, William H., Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S6061 [26MY], S6176, S6218 [8JN], S6283 [9JN]

Psoriasis Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 206), S9318 [28JY]

Public Service Recognition Week: observance (S. Res. 108), S4446 [28AP]

Public welfare programs: provide assistance to families affected by Hurricane Katrina through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 3672), S10149 [15SE]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 3021), S7786 [30JN]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (S. 667), unanimous-consent request, S9586 [29JY]

Rabin, Yitzhak: tribute (S. Res. 310), S12710 [10NO]

Read Across America Day: designate (S. Res. 68), S1811 [28FE]

Red Ribbon Week: support goals (S. Res. 277), S11497, S11498 [18OC]

Rehnquist, William H.: authorize the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque from the crypt under the Capitol rotunda to the Supreme Court for use during memorial services (S. Con. Res. 52), S9630 [6SE]

Religion: anniversary of Second Vatican Council Declaration on the Relation of the Church to Non-Christian Religions (Nostra Aetate) and recognition of continuing need for interreligious respect and dialogue (H. Con. Res. 260), S12710 [10NO]

Republican Party: national agenda, S109 [24JA], S11339 [17OC]

Rice, Condoleezza: nomination to be Sec. of State, S374 [25JA], S528, S529 [26JA]

Roads and highways: extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 3104), S7786 [30JN]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 3332), S8499 [19JY]

Robert M. La Follette, Sr., Post Office Building, Madison, WI: designate (H.R. 1760), S6064 [26MY]

Robert T. Matsui U.S. Courthouse, Sacramento, CA: designate (H.R. 787), S3712 [14AP]

———designate (S. 125), S1693 [17FE]

Roberts, John G., Jr.: nomination to be Chief Justice of the U.S., S9609 [6SE], S10395 [26SE], S10631, S10649 [29SE]

———nomination to be Chief Justice of the U.S., unanimous-consent agreement, S10459 [26SE]

———nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S8503 [20JY], S9421, S9586 [29JY]

Roosevelt, Theodore: mint coins in commemoration of the centenary of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize (S. 863), S13942 [16DE]

Rosh Hashanah: observance, S11060 [5OC]

Rotary International: anniversary (S. Res. 62), S1689 [17FE]

Russia: urge compliance with commitment to withdraw troops from the Republic of Georgia (S. Res. 139), S5182 [12MY]

———urge withdrawal or modification of proposed legislation that would severely restrict establishment, operations, and activities of domestic and foreign nongovernmental organizations (S. Res. 339), S13942 [16DE]

Sandoval, Brian E.: nomination to be district judge, S5374 [18MY]

SBA: anniversary of Small Business Development Centers (S. Res. 165), S7198, S7199 [22JN]

———tribute, S4534 [28AP]

Schiavo, Terri: relief of parents, Robert and Mary Schindler, S2876 [17MR], S3095 [19MR]

———relief of parents, Robert and Mary Schindler (S. 653), S2926, S2927, S3090-S3092 [17MR]

———relief of parents, Robert and Mary Schindler (S. 653), unanimous-consent request, S2920 [17MR]

———relief of parents, Robert and Mary Schindler (S. 686), S3099, S3103 [20MR]

Schools: provide for secondary school reform (S. 1061), S5451 [18MY]

Science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2862), S9969, S9979 [13SE], S9997 [14SE], S10079, S10151 [15SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2862), unanimous-consent agreement, S9738 [7SE], S9860 [8SE]

Selma, AL: anniversary of Bloody Sunday, S2111 [7MR]

———anniversary of Bloody Sunday (S. Res. 70), S2050 [3MR]

Senate: accomplishments of the 108th Congress, S13-S15 [4JA]

———accomplishments of the 109th Congress, S1598 [17FE]

———appreciation of opportunity to serve, S12375 [4NO]

———authority of officials during adjournment, S1693 [17FE], S3086, S3090 [17MR], S4607 [28AP], S6063 [26MY], S8499 [19JY], S9557 [29JY], S9605 [1SE]

———fixing the hour of daily meeting (S. Res. 3), S6 [4JA]

———impact of bipartisanship, S6244 [9JN], S9586 [29JY]

———impact of partisanship, S14200 [21DE]

———legislative program, S34 [4JA], S107, S370 [24JA], S373 [25JA], S509 [26JA], S615 [31JA], S681, S683 [1FE], S833 [2FE], S994 [3FE], S995 [7FE], S1067 [8FE], S1149, S1184, S1218 [9FE], S1309 [10FE], S1311, S1312, S1359 [14FE], S1361, S1436 [15FE], S1579 [16FE], S1581, S1595, S1699 [17FE], S1725, S1811 [28FE], S1813 [1MR], S1885, S1924, S1925 [2MR], S1959, S1960, S2050 [3MR], S2111 [7MR], S2199 [8MR], S2404 [9MR], S2405 [10MR], S2587 [14MR], S2759 [16MR], S2920, S3092 [17MR], S3096 [19MR], S3111, S3112 [20MR], S3113, S3158 [4AP], S3163 [5AP], S3237 [6AP], S3365, S3439 [11AP], S3441 [12AP], S3505 [13AP], S3609, S3713 [14AP], S3717 [15AP], S3862, S3863 [18AP], S3879 [19AP], S4041, S4138 [21AP], S4225, S4349 [26AP], S4351 [27AP], S4445, S4607 [28AP], S4611 [9MY], S4797 [10MY], S4887 [11MY], S5007, S5184 [12MY], S5187, S5195 [13MY], S5197, S5247 [16MY], S5249 [17MY], S5373, S5452 [18MY], S5506 [19MY], S5715 [23MY], S5815, S5857 [24MY], S5859 [25MY], S5945, S6065 [26MY], S6075, S6112 [6JN], S6115, S6172 [7JN], S6175 [8JN], S6243, S6341, S6342 [9JN], S6347 [13JN], S6427 [14JN], S6599 [15JN], S6782 [16JN], S6785, S6786 [20JN], S6871 [21JN], S6979, S7200, S7201 [22JN], S7203, S7329, S7330 [23JN], S7331 [24JN], S7451, S7452 [28JN], S7543, S7544, S7597, S7644 [29JN], S7647, S7873 [30JN], S7875 [1JY], S8091, S8144, S8145 [12JY], S8153 [13JY], S8247 [14JY], S8331, S8392 [15JY], S8393 [18JY], S8439, S8499, S8501 [19JY], S8503 [20JY], S8589 [21JY], S8898 [26JY], S9059, S9085, S9086, S9087 [27JY], S9203, S9246, S9249, S9319 [28JY], S9323, S9585, S9586-S9588 [29JY], S9605 [1SE], S9607, S9630 [6SE], S9693, S9738 [7SE], S9861 [8SE], S9865, S9891 [9SE], S9893, S9942 [12SE], S9943, S9995 [13SE], S9997 [14SE], S10057, S10155 [15SE], S10165, S10201 [19SE], S10203 [20SE], S10392 [22SE], S10395, S10460 [26SE], S10529 [28SE], S10631, S10771 [29SE], S10773 [30SE], S10813, S10911 [3OC], S10913, S11056 [4OC], S11059, S11117, S11166 [5OC], S11173 [6OC], S11247 [7OC], S11339, S11443 [17OC], S11449, S11501 [18OC], S11503 [19OC], S11601, S11700 [20OC], S11701 [21OC], S11749, S11775 [24OC], S11777, S11851 [25OC], S11853, S11951 [26OC], S11991, S11993 [27OC], S12039, S12056 [28OC], S12079 [1NO], S12149 [2NO], S12285, S12344, S12373 [3NO], S12375 [4NO], S12415 [7NO], S12631, S12703, S12718 [10NO], S12721 [14NO], S12773 [15NO], S12873 [16NO], S13067, S13145, S13146, S13282 [17NO], S13283, S13284 [18NO], S13427 [12DE], S13459, S13510 [13DE], S13517 [14DE], S13599 [15DE], S13690, S13943 [16DE], S13948, S13968 [17DE], S13972 [18DE], S13976, S14000 [19DE], S14072, S14195, S14196 [20DE], S14200, S14221, S14234 [21DE]

———legislative program, unanimous-consent agreement, S8394 [18JY]

———recess, unanimous-consent agreement, S4463 [28AP]

———recess, unanimous-consent request, S3884 [19AP]

———tribute to Pages and staff, S9586 [29JY]

Senate Leadership Portrait Collection: display (S. Res. 148), S5451 [18MY]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation in Jones v. Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, et al. (S. Res. 214), S9057 [26JY]

———authorize representation in Keyter v. McCain, et al. (S. Res. 213), S9057 [26JY]

———authorize representation in LaFreniere v. Congress (S. Res. 188), S7925 [1JY]

———authorize testimony, document production, and legal representation in New Hampshire v. Anne Miller, Mary Lee Sargent, Jessica Ellis, Lynn Chong, Donald Booth, and Eileen Reardon (S. Res. 267), S11166 [5OC]

———authorizing representation of the Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations in the U.N. Oil-for-Food Program investigation (S. Res. 143), S5247 [16MY]

Senate Rules: amend relative to votes required to invoke cloture on Presidential appointments in order to prevent filibuster, S4463 [28AP], S4612 [9MY], S5030, S5032, S5033, S5034, S5035 [12MY], S5373, S5374, S5375, S5376 [18MY], S5753, S5769 [23MY], S5816 [24MY], S5859, S5861, S5875 [25MY], S13428, S13430, S13431, S13432, S13433 [12DE]

———housekeeping unanimous-consent agreements, S7 [4JA]

Ships and vessels: transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients (S. 1886), S11499 [18OC]

Sigma Chi Fraternity: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 163), S7198 [22JN]

Singapore: welcome Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong upon U.S. visit, commend support in campaign against terrorism and reconstruction of Iraq, and reaffirm cooperation with U.S. (S. Res. 196), S8144 [12JY]

Small business: provide assistance for small businesses damaged by Hurricane Katrina or Hurricane Rita, S11638 [20OC]

Social Security: privatization proposals, S109 [24JA], S1960 [3MR]

———provide grants to promote innovative outreach and enrollment under Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program (S. 1049), S5302 [17MY]

———reform, S1960 [3MR]

Spellings, Margaret: nomination to be Sec. of Education, S94 [20JA]

Sports: establish minimum drug testing standards for major professional sports leagues (S. 1960), S12372 [3NO]

Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission: establish (S. 959), S13941 [16DE]

Sudan: impose sanctions on those responsible for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, support protection of civilians and humanitarian operations, and support peace in the Darfur region, S11750 [24OC]

———provide assistance for the crisis in the Darfur region and for the development of a comprehensive peace plan, S3717 [15AP]

———urge the government and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army to fully implement the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, S12415 [7NO]

———urge the government and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army to fully implement the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (S. Res. 202), S8499 [19JY], S8512 [20JY]

Summitt, Patricia S. Head: tribute (S. Res. 97), S3238, S3239 [6AP]

Supreme Court: nominee selection process, S8091 [12JY], S8153 [13JY], S8503 [20JY]

Talabani, Jalal: U.S. visit, S9943 [13SE]

Tariff Act: repeal dumping and subsidy offset, S14206 [21DE]

Taxation: extend alternative minimum tax relief and index such relief for inflation (H.R. 4096), S13509 [13DE]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4388), S13509 [13DE]

———extend Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund financing rate (H.R. 1270), S3087 [17MR]

———make permanent the rate reductions for individual income taxes and capital gains and dividend taxes, and the repeal of estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (S. 7), S109 [24JA]

———provide tax benefits for the Gulf Opportunity Zone and certain areas affected by Hurricanes Rita and Wilma (H.R. 4440), S13509 [13DE]

———provide tax relief, improve certain welfare and child care programs, encourage charitable contributions, improve disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance financial security opportunities (S. 6), S109 [24JA]

———provide tax relief for the victims of Hurricane Katrina and provide incentives for charitable giving (H.R. 3768), S10147 [15SE], S10367 [22SE]

———provide tax relief for the victims of Hurricane Katrina and provide incentives for charitable giving (S. 1696), S10147 [15SE]

———repeal tax deferral on income of controlled foreign corporations attributable to imported property (S. 872), S4137 [21AP]

Telecommunications: increase penalties for violations by television and radio broadcasters of the prohibitions against transmission of obscene, indecent, and profane material (H.R. 310), S1694 [17FE]

———review market conditions of domestic and international satellite services to promote fair competition (S. 976), S4607 [28AP]

Tennessee: first responder personnel readiness funding, S1598 [17FE]

Terrorism: provide incentives to commercial researchers to develop technologies and drugs to prevent and treat illnesses associated with a biological, chemical, or radiological weapons attack (S. 975), S4607 [28AP]

Terrorism Risk Insurance Act: extend applicability (S. 467), S13277, S13281 [17NO], S13931, S13933 [16DE]

Tour de France: tribute to victories by Lance Armstrong, George Hincapie, and Team Discovery (S. Res. 222), S9316 [28JY]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), S4351 [27AP], S4902 [11MY], S5055, S5056 [12MY], S5270 [17MY], S6060, S6061 [26MY]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), conference report, S9418 [29JY]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S9384 [29JY]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 226), S9330 [29JY]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), unanimous-consent agreement, S4526 [28AP]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S5246 [16MY], S9995 [13SE], S12703 [10NO]

———resolutions of ratification considered and confirmed en bloc, S13282 [17NO]

Turkey: U.S. policy, S6115 [7JN]

Tuskegee Airmen: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 392), S11055, S11056 [4OC]

U.N.: address anti-Semitism (S. Res. 240), S10150 [15SE]

———limit U.S. share of assessments for U.N. peace-keeping operations, S3240 [6AP]

U.S. Grain Standards Act: reauthorize (S. 1752), S10392 [22SE]

U.S.-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 4340), S13507 [13DE]

Ukraine: congratulate people for conducting a democratic, transparent, and fair Presidential election and Viktor Yushchenko on election as President, S3237 [6AP]

United Kingdom: condemn terrorist bombings in London and express condolences to the families of the victims (S. Res. 193), S7974 [11JY]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend sunsets and lone wolf provisions (S. 2082), unanimous-consent request, S13720 [16DE]

———extend sunsets and lone wolf provisions (S. 2167), unanimous-consent agreement, S14233 [21DE]

———extend sunsets and lone wolf provisions of Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act (S. 2082), S13692, S13719 [16DE]

———extend sunsets and lone wolf provisions of Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act (S. 2167), S14234 [21DE]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 3199), S9558, S9579 [29JY]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 3199), conference report, S13517, S13546 [14DE], S13690, S13692, S13719 [16DE], S14234 [21DE]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 3199), insert S. 1389 language in lieu, S9558 [29JY]

University of Minnesota: tribute to women's ice hockey team (S. Res. 125), S4348 [26AP]

University of North Carolina: tribute to men's basketball team (S. Res. 98), S3238 [6AP]

University of Oklahoma: tribute to men's gymnastics team (S. Res. 109), S3712 [14AP]

Uribe, Alvaro: U.S. visit, S10058 [15SE]

VA: anniversary, S8589 [21JY]

Veterans: health care funding, S8394 [18JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (S. 1197), S10998, S11055 [4OC]

Virginia Retail Merchants Association: anniversary (S. Res. 129), S4602 [28AP]

Virginia Union University: tribute to men's basketball team (S. Res. 102), S3437 [11AP]

Votes: position on missed, S7512 [28JN]

Voting Rights Act: reauthorize, S6364 [13JN]

Wagner, Annice M.: tribute (S. Res. 107), S4445 [28AP]

Washington: anniversary of Mount St. Helens eruption (S. Res. 146), S5450 [18MY]

Wildlife: protect captive wildlife and make technical corrections to certain laws (S. 1415), S9890, S9891 [9SE]

Wildlife Restoration Act: extend the date after which surplus funds in the wildlife restoration fund become available for apportionment (S. 1340), S9890 [9SE]

Women: establish an appropriate day for commemoration of the women suffragists who fought for and won the right of women to vote in the U.S. (H.J. Res. 59), S9317 [28JY]

Woodley, John P., Jr.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Army for Civil Works, S5181 [12MY]

Workforce Investment Act: provide special rules for disaster relief employment for individuals displaced by Hurricane Katrina (S. 1718), S10200 [19SE]

Wynne, Michael W.: nomination to be Sec. of the Air Force, S12056 [28OC]

Year of Foreign Language Study: designate (S. Res. 28), S1692 [17FE]

Zoellick, Robert B.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of State, S1577 [16FE]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Political ethics: investigation of sale of HCA Inc., stock, S10470 [27SE]

Tribute, S13306 [18NO], S13427 [12DE]

Texts of

S. 4, Healthy America Act, S9160-S9182 [27JY]

S. 265, Trauma Care Systems Planning and Development Act, S894 [2FE]

S. 492, Safe Water—Currency for Peace Act, S1932-S1934 [2MR]

S. 642, Support Our Scouts Act, S2854 [16MR]

S. 850, Global Health Corps Act, S3903-S3905 [19AP]

S. 955, Franklin National Battlefield Study Act, S4569 [28AP]

S. 1049, Covering Kids Act, S5303 [17MY]

S. 1262, Health Technology To Enhance Quality (Health TEQ) Act, S6754-S6758 [16JN]

S. 1324, Childhood Obesity Reduction Act, S7531-S7534 [28JN]

S. 1325, Improved Nutrition and Physical Activity (IMPACT) Act, S7534-S7537 [28JN]

S. 1503, Healthy America Act, S8964-S8986 [26JY]

S. 2141, Federal Deposit Insurance Act improvement, S13966-S13968 [17DE]

S. 2143, National Science and Mathematics Access To Retain Talent Act, S14065 [19DE]

S. 2170, Global Pathogen Surveillance Act, S14329-S14332 [21DE]

Tributes

Berger, Barbara, S11744 [21OC]

Byrd, Senator and Erma O., S6003 [26MY]

Fertig, Doug, S3478 [12AP]

McConnell, Senator, S7491 [28JN]

Ogilvie, Lloyd J., S682 [1FE]

Parks, Rosa, S11777 [25OC]

Pope John Paul II, S3114 [4AP], S3505 [13AP]

Reagan, Ronald, S6079 [6JN]

Rehnquist, William H., S9609 [6SE], S9693 [7SE]

Satcher, Leslie, S5062 [12MY]

Wineman, Timothy S., S11290 [7OC]