McCONNELL, MITCH (a Senator from Kentucky)

Amendments

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and hurricane relief and recovery (H.R. 4939), S3600, S3620 [26AP], S3811 [1MY], S3940 [3MY]

Budget: reconciliation of the tax relief provisions of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 4297), S665 [2FE]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2006-2011 (S. Con. Res. 83), S2107, S2140 [14MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2766), S5817 [13JN], S5927, S5932, S5936, S5978, S5980 [15JN], S6110 [20JN]

Immigration: reform (S. 2454), S2662 [30MR]

———reform (S. 2611), S4637 [16MY], S4898 [22MY], S5051 [24MY]

Middle East: promote the development of democratic institutions in areas under the administrative control of the Palestinian Authority (S. 2370), S6460 [23JN]

Native Americans: technical corrections to certain laws (H.R. 3351), S3397 [7AP]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S1375 [16FE]

Committee To Escort Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert Into the House Chamber, H3141 [24MY]

Committee To Escort Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi Into the House Chamber, H453 [1MR]

Committee To Escort Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga Into the House Chamber, H3427 [7JN]

Committee To Escort the President, H15 [31JA]

Conferee: H.R. 4939, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and hurricane relief and recovery, S4029 [4MY]

———S. 2349, Lobbying Transparency and Accountability Act, S5027 [23MY]

Articles and editorials

Jimmy Carter Is Right—Amend the Immigration Bill To Require Voters To Show ID, John Fund, Wall Street Journal, S5052 [24MY]

Judge Dyche Retiring After 20 Years, Carl K. Greene, London (KY) Sentinel-Echo, S6452 [23JN]

Power Politics Has a New Captain, Ryan Alessi, Lexington (KY) Herald Leader, S4521 [12MY]

Press for Change in Burma, Paula J. Dobrainsky, Wall Street Journal, S6056 [19JN]

Voter IDs Only Part of Elections Solution, Andrew Young, Atlanta (GA) Journal-Constitution, S5053 [24MY]

Voting Reform Is in the Cards, Jimmy Carter and James A. Baker III, New York (NY) Times, S5053 [24MY]

What Kind of Dad Is Terry Meiners?, Angie Fenton, Louisville (KY) Courier-Journal, S6450 [23JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Appropriations: line-item veto (see S. 2381), S1834 [7MR]

Belarus: conduct planned Presidential elections in a free, fair, and transparent manner and with respect for human rights (see S. Res. 401), S2027 [13MR]

Bentsen, Lloyd: tribute (see S. Res. 489), S4967 [23MY]

Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 380), S1414 [16FE]

Budget: establish a new process to create a comprehensive plan to rein in spending, reduce the deficit, and regain control of the Federal budget process (see S. 3521), S5950 [15JN]

Cambodia: express concern with the undermining of democratic freedoms and human rights (see S. Res. 353), S124 [25JA]

Chemical Weapons Convention: commit to disposal of chemical weapons persuant to the Convention deadline and prepare and submit a schedule for destruction of such weapons (see S. Res. 480), S4617 [16MY]

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance, enhance English language and American history and civics education, and establish an award to recognize contributions of new citizens (see S. 1815), S2603 [30MR]

Crime: enhance protection of children from sexual exploitation by requiring producers of sexually explicit material to keep and permit inspection of records regarding the age of performers (see S. 2140), S5875 [14JN]

Education: improve global competitiveness through mathematics and science scholarships, fellowships, and research grants, visa programs for mathematics and science doctoral students, and Dept. of Defense research grants (see S. 2198), S330 [30JA]

Federal Mine Safety and Health Act: improve safety of mines and mining (see S. 2803), S4892 [22MY]

Health: 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 (see S. 22), S3984 [3MY]

King, Coretta Scott: tribute (see S. Res. 362), S370 [31JA]

Lincoln, Abraham: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial of birth (see S. 811), S1965 [9MR]

Patriotism: affirm that statements of national unity, including the National Anthem, should be recited or sung in English (see S. Res. 458), S3801 [1MY]

Power resources: improve global competitiveness in science and energy technology, strengthen basic research programs, and support mathematics and science education (see S. 2197), S330 [30JA]

San Francisco, CA: mint coins in commemoration of the San Francisco Old Mint (see S. 1881), S3379 [7AP]

Taxation: provide incentives to promote research and development, innovation, and continuing education (see S. 2199), S330 [30JA]

Uganda: encourage prosecution of terrorists of the Lord's Resistance Army, provide humanitarian assistance, and designate a National Week of Prayer and Reflection for the people of Uganda (see S. Res. 366), S510 [2FE]

Women: improve access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the delivery of obstetrical and gynecological services (see S. 23), S3984 [3MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Burma: condemn military junta for recent campaign of terror against ethnic minorities and call on the U.N. Security Council to adopt immediately a binding non-punitive resolution on Burma (see S. Res. 484), S4796 [18MY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 38), S5343 [26MY]

Middle East: promote the development of democratic institutions in areas under the administrative control of the Palestinian Authority (see S. 2370), S1790 [6MR]

Bills and resolutions relative to

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation in Keyter v. McCain, et al. (see S. Res. 376), S1414 [16FE]

Cloture motions

Alito, Samuel A., Jr.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S197 [26JA], S308 [30JA]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and hurricane relief and recovery (H.R. 4939), S3692 [27AP], S3859 [2MY]

Congress: provide greater transparency in the legislative process (S. 2349), S1881 [8MR], S1944 [9MR], S2460 [28MR]

Courts: 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), S1122 [13FE]

———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), motion to proceed, S718 [6FE], S765 [7FE]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (H.R. 8), motion to proceed, S5509 [6JN]

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, S5510 [6JN]

Immigration: reform (S. 2454), S2393 [16MR], S2896 [5AP], S3358 [7AP]

———reform (S. 2454), motion to commit, S3357 [7AP]

———reform (S. 2611), S4880 [22MY], S5061 [24MY]

LIHEAP: funding (S. 2320), S1666 [3MR], S1815 [7MR]

———funding (S. 2320), motion to proceed, S1522 [28FE]

Messages

International Telecommunication Union Constitution and Convention Treaty: President Bush, S7287 [10JY]

Pledge of Allegiance

Senate, S1375 [16FE]

Privilege of the floor

Stefanick, Michelle, S5897 [14JN]

Remarks

Agreement Between the U.S. and Russia on the Conservation and Management of the Alaska-Chukotka Polar Bear Population: implement (S. 2013), S5511 [6JN]

Alito, Samuel A., Jr.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S274 [30JA]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and hurricane relief and recovery (H.R. 4939), S3946 [3MY]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and hurricane relief and recovery (H.R. 4939), motion to proceed, S3400 [7AP]

Bemidji, MN: tribute to curling community (S. Res. 397), S1984 [9MR]

``Botanic Garden for the Nation'': authorize printing (S. Con. Res. 108), S7441 [12JY]

Braille, Louis: mint commemorative coins (H.R. 2872), S7444 [12JY]

———mint commemorative coins (S. 2321), S7176, S7177 [29JN]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1932), conference report, S466 [2FE]

———reconciliation of the tax relief provisions of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 4297), conference report, S4418, S4446, S4463 [11MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2006-2011 (S. Con. Res. 83), S1997 [13MR], S2107 [14MR], S2175 [15MR]

Burma: condemn military junta for recent campaign of terror against ethnic minorities and call on the U.N. Security Council to adopt immediately a binding non-punitive resolution on Burma (S. Res. 484), S4816 [18MY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (S.J. Res. 38), S5390 [26MY]

Cambodia: democracy efforts, S2594 [30MR]

———express concern with the undermining of democratic freedoms and human rights (S. Res. 353), S207 [26JA]

Children and youth: improve protections of children and hold States accountable for the orderly and timely placement of children across State lines (H.R. 5403), S5433 [5JN]

———improve protections of children and hold States accountable for the orderly and timely placement of children across State lines (H.R. 5403), unanimous-consent request, S5509 [6JN]

Commission on Federal Election Reform: implement recommendations to require presentation of vaild photo identification at polls, S5051, S5059 [24MY]

Computers: prevent the use of certain bank instruments, credit cards, and fund transfers for unlawful Internet gambling (H.R. 4411), S7444 [12JY]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: promote relief, security, and democracy (S. 2125), S7178 [29JN]

Congress: adjournment (H. Con. Res. 382), S3403 [7AP]

———adjournment (H. Con. Res. 440), S7176 [29JN]

———authorize appointment of committee to escort Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga into the House chamber for joint session, S5514 [6JN]

———provide greater transparency in the legislative process (S. 2349), S2452, S2461 [28MR]

Constitution—U.S.: authorize printing of pocket version (S. Con. Res. 108), S7441 [12JY]

Courts: 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. 3274), S5433 [5JN]

Crop Science Society of America: anniversary (S. Res. 446), S3631 [26AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2766), S5924, S5925, S5926, S5927 [15JN], S6113, S6114, S6142 [20JN], S6221 [21JN]

Dept. of HHS: authorize an Indian youth telemental health demonstration project (S. 2245), S4504 [11MY]

Director of National Intelligence: require submittal to Congress of any Presidential Daily Briefing relating to Iraq during the period from 1997 to the start of the war with Iraq (S. 3637), S7444 [12JY]

E.W. Scripps Co.: tribute to National Spelling Bee participants (S. Res. 502), S5510 [6JN]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (H.R. 8), motion to proceed, S5615 [8JN]

Economy: growth, S1997 [13MR]

———impact of tax cuts, S4418 [11MY]

———importance of job creation, S4418 [11MY]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (S.J. Res. 1), motion to proceed, S5424 [5JN], S5526 [7JN]

FDA: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 426), S7180, S7181 [29JN]

Federal Mine Safety and Health Act: improve safety of mines and mining (S. 2803), S4861, S4862 [22MY], S5045, S5049, S5050 [24MY]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (S. Res. 410), S2480 [28MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (S.J. Res. 12), S6531 [27JN]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (S.J. Res. 12), unanimous-consent agreement, S6440 [22JN]

Fletcher, Rosey: tribute for participation in Olympic games (S. Res. 396), S1984 [9MR]

Foreign trade: enhance and improve U.S. trade relations by strengthening U.S. trade enforcement efforts and encouraging trading partners to adhere to the rules and norms of international trade (S. 2467), S2481 [28MR]

Fort, Randall M.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of State for Intelligence and Research, S5898 [14JN]

Gordon, Leo M.: nomination to be U.S. Court of International Trade judge, S2019 [13MR]

———nomination to be U.S. Court of International Trade judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S1984 [9MR]

Government: provide greater transparency relative to lobbying activities, S2452, S2461 [28MR]

———provide greater transparency relative to lobbying activities (H.R. 4975), S3950, S3951 [3MY]

Guilford, Andrew J.: nomination to be district judge, S6402 [22JN]

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, S5631 [8JN]

Health: expand access and reduce costs through creation of small business health plans and modernization of the health insurance marketplace (S. 1955), S4313, S4314 [10MY]

———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 (S. 22), motion to proceed, S4132 [8MY]

———set caps on noneconomic damages in medical liability lawsuits, S4133 [8MY]

Higher Education Act: extend programs (H.R. 4911), S2480 [28MR]

Ikuta, Sandra Segal: nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S5898 [14JN]

Immigration: reform (S. 2454), S3196 [6AP], S3356, S3372 [7AP]

———reform (S. 2611), S3400 [7AP], S3427 [24AP], S5050, S5051, S5059 [24MY]

———reform (S. 2612), S3400 [7AP], S3427 [24AP]

———strengthen enforcement of immigration laws and enhance border security (H.R. 4437), unanimous-consent request, S5401, S5402 [5JN]

India: condemn commuter rail terrorist attacks in Mumbai and express condolences to victims and their families (S. Res. 527), S7441 [12JY]

Iraq: democracy efforts, S3415 [24AP]

———democracy promotion funding, S3946 [3MY]

———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces, S5924, S5925, S5927 [15JN]

———proposal to grant amnesty to persons known to have attacked or killed members of the U.S. Armed Forces, S5924, S5925, S5926, S5927 [15JN], S6113, S6114 [20JN]

———spur political solution and encourage the people to provide for their own security through the redeployment of U.S. forces, S6221 [21JN]

Jordan, I. King: tribute (S. Res. 411), S2481 [28MR]

Kentucky: express condolences to victims of Darby mine disaster, S4860 [22MY]

Lincoln, Abraham: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial of birth (S. 811), S7178 [29JN]

Medicaid: delay effective date of requirement to provide citizenship or nationality documentation to receive medical assistance (S. 3590), S7176 [29JN]

Medicare: eliminate months from calculation of any late enrollment penalty under the prescription drug program and provide additional funding for State health insurance counseling programs and area agencies on aging (S. 2810), S4725 [17MY]

Middle East: promote the development of democratic institutions in areas under the administrative control of the Palestinian Authority (S. 2370), S1793 [6MR], S6463 [23JN]

Miller, Gray H.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S3427 [24AP]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Japan: ratification, S3400 [7AP]

NASA: commemorate anniversary of the first flight of the Space Transportation System and honor individuals involved with the space program (H. Con. Res. 366), S3403, S3404 [7AP]

National Academy of Sciences: evaluate certain Federal regulations for potential harmful impacts on public health and the environment and direct Federal agencies to reverse those harmful impacts (H.R. 5235), S5433 [5JN]

National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 499), S7442 [12JY]

National Health IT Week: designate (S. Res. 506), S5674 [8JN]

National Mammography Day: designate (S. Res. 508), S7442 [12JY]

National Public Works Week: designate (S. Res. 475), S4503 [11MY]

National security: maritime security funding, including the Container Security Initiative, and full background checks for port personnel, S2107 [14MR], S2175 [15MR]

National Security Agency: Presidential authorization of electronic surveillance of certain U.S. citizens without court-approved warrants, S783 [8FE]

National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 439), S3400, S3401 [7AP]

National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution: anniversary of Federal charter (H. Con. Res. 367), S6495 [26JN]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 507), S7442 [12JY]

Native Americans: technical corrections to certain laws (H.R. 3351), S3402, S3403 [7AP]

NATO: support discussion of secure, sustainable, and reliable sources of energy (S. Res. 456), S5675 [8JN]

Olympic games: tribute to U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams, and the U.S. Olympic Committee (S. Res. 440), S3402 [7AP]

OMB: issue guidance for, and provide oversight of, the management of micropurchases made with Government-wide commercial purchase cards (S. 457), S5513 [6JN]

``Our Flag'': authorize printing (S. Con. Res. 108), S7441 [12JY]

Paderewski, Ignacy J.: tribute (S. Res. 491), S5898 [14JN]

Palestine: elections, S437 [1FE]

Patriotism: commemorate, celebrate, and reaffirm the national motto of the U.S. on the 50th anniversary of formal adoption (S. Con. Res. 96), S7443 [12JY]

Pearce, Drue: nomination to be Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects, S7176 [29JN]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, S3950, S3951 [3MY]

———increase transparency in activities of groups organized under section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code, S3950, S3951 [3MY]

Power resources: establish and implement competitive and environmentally sound oil and gas leasing program for the Coastal Plain (H.R. 5429), S5433 [5JN]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S2480 [28MR], S3404 [7AP], S3631 [26AP], S6440 [22JN], S7173 [29JN]

Protocol of Amendment to MARPOL Convention: ratification, S3400 [7AP]

Public lands: reduce the royalty required to be paid for sodium produced on Federal lands (S. 2603), S3400 [7AP], S3427 [24AP]

Senate: authority of officials during adjournment, S3403, S3404 [7AP], S7176 [29JN]

———authorize printing and binding of a supplement to, and revised edition of, Senate Procedure (S.J. Res. 40), S7176 [29JN]

———authorize the taking of an official photograph in the Senate Chamber (S. Res. 505), S5674 [8JN]

———establish an Office of Public Integrity, S2452 [28MR]

———legislative program, S465 [2FE], S733 [7FE], S1375 [16FE], S1489, S1509 [27FE], S1984 [9MR], S2482 [28MR], S3404 [7AP], S3405, S3427, S3428 [24AP], S3632 [26AP], S4505 [11MY], S4725 [17MY], S5045 [24MY], S5401, S5433 [5JN], S5435, S5514, S5515 [6JN], S5675 [8JN], S5729 [12JN], S5821, S5899 [14JN], S6442 [22JN], S6467, S6495, S6496 [26JN], S6499 [27JN], S7257 [29JN], S7287 [10JY], S7444 [12JY]

Smith, Milan D., Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S4503 [11MY]

South America: report on congressional delegation trip to Brazil, Argentina, and Chile, S437 [1FE]

Stickler, Richard E.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Labor for Mine Safety and Health, unanimous-consent agreement, S5674 [8JN]

Taxation: increase exclusion equivalent of the unified credit allowed against the estate tax and repeal sunset provision for the estate and generation-skipping taxes (H.R. 5638), S6495 [26JN]

———repeal sunset on reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gain rates, S4418 [11MY]

Thapar, Amul R.: nomination to be U.S. Attorney, S2048 [13MR]

Toyota Motor North America, Inc.: anniversary of Georgetown, KY, plant, S4610 [16MY]

Transportation: improve maritime, rail, and public transportation security (S. 2791), S4503 [11MY]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S7286 [10JY]

University of Virginia: tribute to men's lacrosse team (S. Res. 501), S5510 [6JN]

University of Wisconsin: tribute to men's hockey team (S. Res. 447), S3632 [26AP]

Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area: establish (H.R. 5311), S5433 [5JN]

Western Kentucky University: anniversary, S2296 [16MR]

Williams, Craig: Goldman Environmental Prize recipient, S3692 [27AP]

Workforce Investment Act: reauthorize (S. 1021), S7181, S7219 [29JN]

———strengthen career centers, provide effective governance arrangements, promote access to employment, training, and youth services, and improve performance accountability (H.R. 27), insert S. 1021 language in lieu, S7219 [29JN]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation in Keyter v. McCain, et al. (S. Res. 376), S1444 [16FE], S1459 [17FE]

Reports filed

Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 5522) (S. Rept. 109-277), S7284 [10JY]

Statements

Tribute to Robert W. Dyche III: Sandy Slusher, S6452 [23JN]

Texts of

S. Res. 376, Senate Legal Counsel representation in Keyter v. McCain, et al., S1437, S1445 [16FE]

Tributes

Allers, William A., III, S1456 [17FE]

Aung San Suu Kyi, S6056 [19JN]

Boggs, Danny J., S5112 [24MY]

Byrd, Erma Ora, S2429 [28MR], S5328 [26MY]

Byrd, Senator, S5689 [12JN]

Dole, Bob, S6006 [16JN]

Dyche, Robert W., III, S6451 [23JN]

Henderson, Robert L., II, S5328 [26MY]

Hughes, Jonathan A., S2403 [27MR]

King, Coretta Scott, S739 [7FE]

Leahy, Senator, S1524 [28FE]

Meiners, Terry, S6450 [23JN]

Montgomery, Ryan J., S2678 [31MR]

Sarbanes, Senator, S2237 [16MR]

Sherrill, James A., S4881 [22MY]

Toth, Eric L., S1672 [3MR]

Williams, David, S4520 [12MY]