McCONNELL, MITCH (a Senator from Kentucky)

Addresses

Introduction of Marquis de Lafayette Before Congress: Henry Clay, S14027 [7NO]

Senate Leaders Honoring Spouses: by, S6832 [24MY]

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 2419), S14207 [8NO], S14802 [5DE], S15078 [10DE], S15218 [12DE]

Amtrak: reauthorize (S. 294), S13462 [25OC]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 20), S1810 [8FE]

———making supplemental for troop readiness, veterans' health care, hurricane recovery, and domestic programs, and requiring Iraqi progress toward certain benchmarks (H.R. 2206), S6115, S6116, S6148 [15MY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2669), S9577, S9582, S9590, S9626, S9638, S9640 [19JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2007-2012 (S. Con. Res. 21), S3539 [21MR], S3641 [22MR], S3683 [23MR]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: waive annual renewal requirement for import sanctions, impose import sanctions on Burmese gemstones, and expand visa ban, blocking of assets, and other prohibited activities (H.R. 3890), S15971, S16028, S16030 [19DE]

Colleges and universities: make college more affordable by lowering interest rates and increasing financial aid opportunities through reductions in student loan industry subsidies (H.R. 2669), S9577, S9582, S9590, S9626, S9638, S9640 [19JY]

Congress: provide greater transparency in the legislative process (S. 1), S260 [9JA], S397, S400 [10JA], S619 [16JA]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1585), S8877 [9JY], S8961 [10JY], S9214 [13JY], S9238, S9282 [16JY], S11514 [12SE], S11557 [17SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3222), S12443 [2OC], S12512, S12561 [3OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), S9948 [25JY]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2764), S15927 [18DE]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2642), S11121 [5SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3043), S13103 [18OC]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: amend relative to electronic surveillance of suspected terrorists outside the U.S. without court-approved warrants (S. 1927), S10861, S10944 [3AU]

Immigration: reform (S. 1348), S6564, S6565 [23MY], S6604 [24MY]

Minimum wage: level (H.R. 2), S791, S863 [22JA]

Power resources: invest in renewable and alternative energy resources, promote new technologies, improve efficiency, and create a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve (H.R. 6), S8099, S8146 [20JN]

Taxation: provide relief for small businesses (H.R. 976), S10544, S10629, S10646 [1AU], S10791 [2AU], S12170 [26SE]

Water: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 1495), S6121 [15MY]

Appointments

Committee To Escort French President Nicolas Sarkozy Into the House Chamber, H13210 [7NO]

Committee To Escort King Abdullah II (Jordan) Into the House Chamber, H2246 [7MR]

Committee To Escort the President, H880 [23JA]

Committee To Notify the President That a Congressional Quorum Has Assembled, S5 [4JA]

Conferee: H.R. 2206, U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, S6254 [17MY]

———H.R. 3093, science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies appropriations, S12925 [16OC]

———H.R. 3222, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S12523 [3OC]

Senate National Security Working Group, S4819 [20AP]

Articles and editorials

Daily News President Dies at 92, Alicia Carmichael, Bowling Green (KY) Daily News, S9464 [17JY]

Edmonson Leads in Army Recruitment, Ameerah Cetawayo, Bowling Green (KY) Daily News, S10879 [3AU]

Frist's Vindication, Wall Street Journal, S5385 [1MY]

Judge Mukasey Would Make a Stellar Attorney General; A Gifted Former Prosecutor and Renowned Jurist Could Be Just the Right Fit, Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review (publication), S11537 [17SE]

Lifetime Devoted to the American Way, Bill Mardis, Somerset (KY) Commonwealth Journal, S9598 [19JY]

Newest Entitlement, Wall Street Journal, S10224 [30JY]

Reflections—Orazine Returns to Simple Life, Brian Peach, Paducah (KY) Sun, S1898 [13FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed relative to pain experienced by the unborn child (see S. 356), S827 [22JA]

Appalachian Regional Development Act: reauthorize and improve (see S. 496), S3273 [19MR]

Armed Forces: ensure provision of the necessary resources to carry out their mission in Iraq (see S. 641), S2166 [16FE]

Brooke, Edward W., III: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 682), S2204 [17FE]

Brumidi, Constantino: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 254), S3517 [21MR]

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. 15), S6461 [22MY]

Burma: condemn violence against peaceful protestors, release political prisoners, call on the People's Republic of China to condemn actions of Burmese Government, and encourage democracy efforts (see S. Res. 339), S12379 [1OC]

———impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council, prohibit importation of gems and hardwoods, support democracy efforts, and promote efforts to restore civilian democratic rule (see S. 2257), S13520 [29OC]

Byrd, Senator: election as President pro tempore (see S. Res. 3), S41 [4JA]

———notify the House of Representatives of election as President pro tempore (see S. Res. 5), S41 [4JA]

———notify the President of election as President pro tempore (see S. Res. 4), S41 [4JA]

Capitol Building and Grounds: place an artistic tribute to the speech given by Ronald Reagan at the Brandenburg Gate of the Berlin Wall (see S. Con. Res. 1), S7547 [12JN]

———reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the Capitol powerplant (see S. 1523), S7454 [11JN]

———require the Architect of the Capitol to permit the acknowledgment of God on flag certificates (see S. 2198), S13078 [18OC]

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize release of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records from investigation of abusive practices by the credit counseling industry (see S. Res. 333), S12141 [26SE]

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate): authorize testimony in Dept. of Justice proceeding of former detailee, Steven M. Dettelbach (see S. Res. 119), S3608 [22MR]

Congress: adjournment (see S. Con. Res. 61), S15911 [18DE]

———notify the President that a quorum has assembled (see S. Res. 1), S41 [4JA]

———provide greater transparency in the legislative process (see S. 1), S36 [4JA]

Corzine, Jon S.: extend best wishes and express hope for his speedy and complete recovery from auto accident (see S. Res. 157), S4676 [18AP]

Courts: adjust salaries for Supreme Court Justices and Federal judges (see S. 1638), S7792 [15JN]

DEA: enhance ability to combat methamphetamine (see S. 2071), S14702 [3DE]

DeBakey, Michael E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 474), S3608 [22MR]

Dept. of Justice: authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (Byrne/JAG Grant Program) (see S. 231), S3517 [21MR]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (see S. 2363), S14488 [15NO]

Diseases: advance medical research and treatments of pediatric cancers, ensure access to current treatments and information, establish a national childhood cancer database, and promote public awareness (see S. 911), S7071 [5JN]

Eagleton, Thomas F.: tribute (see S. Res. 97), S2694 [6MR]

Economy: invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. in the global economy (see S. 761), S2598 [5MR]

Erickson, Nancy: election as Sec. of the Senate (see S. Res. 8), S41 [4JA]

———notify the House of Representatives of election as Sec. of the Senate (see S. Res. 10), S41 [4JA]

———notify the President of election as Sec. of the Senate (see S. Res. 9), S41 [4JA]

FCC: prevent repromulgation of the Fairness Doctrine requiring fair and balanced broadcasting of controversial issues (see S. 1742), S8742 (see S. 1748), S8741 [29JN]

FERC: clarify jurisdiction over the TVA (see S. 864), S3064 [13MR]

Ford, Gerald R.: tribute (see S. Res. 19), S41 [4JA]

Frankel, Morgan J.: appointment as Senate Legal Counsel (see S. Res. 16), S41 [4JA]

Gainer, Terrance W.: election as Sergeant of Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate (see S. Res. 11), S41 [4JA]

———notify the House of Representatives of election as Sergeant of Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate (see S. Res. 13), S41 [4JA]

———notify the President of election as Sergeant of Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate (see S. Res. 12), S41 [4JA]

Government: prevent shutdowns (see S. 2070), S11751 [19SE]

Graham, Ruth Bell: tribute (see S. Res. 249), S8301 [22JN]

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. 243), S358 [10JA]

House of Representatives: notify that a quorum of the Senate is present (see S. Res. 2), S41 [4JA]

Immigration: prohibit issuance of State driver's licenses or other government-issued photo identification to illegal aliens (see S. Res. 371), S14191 [8NO]

———strengthen enforcement of immigration laws and enhance border security (see S. 1984), S11656 [18SE] (see S. 2294), S13684 [1NO]

Iran: strengthen economic sanctions on Iran and other countries supporting the development of a nuclear program (see S. 970), S8062 [20JN]

Israel: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 175), S5184 [26AP]

Johnson, Claudia Taylor (Lady Bird): tribute (see S. Res. 271), S9211 [13JY]

Johnson, Senator: tribute (see S. Res. 306), S11116 [5SE]

Law enforcement officers: ensure accountability, guarantee due process, establish standards for internal investigations and hearings, and require enactment of relevant State laws (see S. 449), S1410 [31JA]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance (see S. Res. 29), S1237 [26JA]

Medicare: ensure and foster continued patient quality of care by establishing facility and patient criteria for long-term care hospitals (see S. 1958), S14399 [14NO]

Millender-McDonald, Juanita: tribute (see S. Res. 165), S4841 [23AP]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 291), S10605 [1AU]

National Labor Relations Act: ensure the right of employees to a secret-ballot election conducted by the NLRB (see S. 1312), S5655 [7MY]

National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 100), S2796 [7MR]

Norwood, Charlie: tribute (see S. Res. 79), S1903 [13FE]

Research: intensify research to derive human pluripotent stem cell lines (see S. 30), S4305 [10AP]

Robinson, Jackie: tribute (see S. Res. 152), S4600 [17AP]

Ronald Reagan Day: designate (see S. Res. 73), S1627 [6FE]

Senate: fixing the hour of daily meeting (see S. Res. 7), S41 [4JA]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation in In the Matter of the Application of Committee on Finance for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Ad Testificandum (see S. Res. 140), S4304 [10AP]

———authorize representation in Lewis v. Bayh (see S. Res. 274), S9497 [17JY]

———authorize testimony, document production, and legal representation in Alaska v. Robert S. Mulford and Don G. Muller (see S. Res. 129), S3835 [27MR]

———authorize testimony, document production, and legal representation in Oregon v. Rebecca Michelson, Michele Darr, and Vernon Huffman (see S. Res. 80), S1903 [13FE]

———authorize testimony, document production, representation in U.S. v. Philip G. Balcombe, et al. (see S. Res. 128), S3835 [27MR]

———authorize testimony and legal representation in City and County of Denver v. Susan I. Gomez, Daniel R. Egger, and Carter Merrill (see S. Res. 284), S10313 [30JY]

———authorize testimony and legal representation in District of Columbia v. Ellen E. Barfield, Eve-Leona Tetaz, Jeffrey A. Leys, and Jerome A. Zawada (see S. Res. 189), S5655 [7MY]

———authorize testimony and legal representation in Iowa v. Chester Guinn, Brian D. Terrell, Dixie Jenness Webb, Kathleen McQuillen, and Elton L. Davis (see S. Res. 263), S8794 [9JY]

———authorize testimony and legal representation in Nebraska v. Pamir J. Safi (see S. Res. 386), S14619 [16NO]

———direct appearance as amicus curiae on behalf of the Senate in support of Appellee Brad Hanson in Office of Senator Mark Dayton v. Brad Hanson (see S. Res. 121), S3706 [23MR]

Social Security: extend funding for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 2086), S13079 [18OC]

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. 914), S3272 [19MR]

———make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (see S. 156), S12287 [27SE] (see S. 2128), S12433 [2OC]

———repeal sunset on certain tax rates and other incentives and repeal the individual alternative minimum tax (see S. 14), S4599 [17AP]

———repeal sunset on reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gain rates (see S. 502), S1626 [6FE]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: anniversary of construction and dedication (see S. Res. 117), S3608 [22MR] (see S. Res. 122), S3706 [23MR]

Virginia Tech University: express condolences to victims and the university community impacted by campus shootings (see S. Res. 149), S4478 [16AP]

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. 244), S358 [10JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: permit collection of donations in Senate buildings to be sent to military personnel on active duty overseas participating in or in support of wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the war on terrorism (see S. Res. 361), S13624 [31OC]

Aung San Suu Kyi: commend democracy efforts and call for release by Burmese Government (see S. Res. 250), S8302 [22JN]

Bryan, Patricia Mack: appointment as Deputy Senate Legal Counsel (see S. Res. 17), S41 [4JA]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 16), S7730 [14JN]

Committee on Armed Services (Senate): minority party appointments (see S. Res. 275), S9497 [17JY]

Committee on Ethics (Senate, Select): minority party appointments (see S. Res. 233), S7638 [13JN]

Committees of the Senate: minority party appointments (see S. Res. 28), S509 [12JA] (see S. Res. 266), S8943 [10JY]

Courts: prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (see S. 1323), S5655 [7MY]

Dept. of Defense: making emergency supplemental appropriations (see S. 2340), S14285 [13NO]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: amend relative to electronic surveillance of suspected terrorists outside the U.S. without court-approved warrants (see S. 1927), S10605 [1AU]

Health: make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see S. 1042), S4160 [29MR]

Kentucky State University: add to the list of schools eligible for certain Higher Education Act assistance (see S. 1826), S9613 [19JY]

Lott, Senator: tribute (see S. Res. 409), S15911 [18DE]

Schiappa, David J.: election as Sec. for the Minority of the Senate (see S. Res. 15), S41 [4JA]

Senate: allow the Sec. of the Senate to adjust salaries of employees who are placed on the payroll of the Senate as a result of the death or resignation of a Senator (see S. Res. 238), S7810 [18JN]

Social Security: reauthorize State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 2152), S12775 [4OC]

Stevens, Senator: tribute for service as President pro tempore and designation as President pro tempore emeritus (see S. Res. 6), S41 [4JA]

Tariff Act: clarify that antidumping and countervailing duty laws apply to the production of low-enriched uranium (see S. 2531), S16005 [19DE]

Taxation: treatment of horses (see S. 1251), S5306 [30AP]

Thomas, Craig: tribute (see S. Res. 220), S7070 [5JN]

Cloture motions

Amtrak: reauthorize (S. 294), S13350 [24OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1585), S9239 [16JY], S12045 [25SE], S12122, S12123 [26SE], S12270 [27SE]

———making emergency supplemental appropriations (S. 2340), motion to proceed, S14445 [15NO], S14590 [16NO]

Minimum wage: level (H.R. 2), S791 [22JA], S1018 [24JA]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: implement recommendations (S. 4), S2777 [7MR], S2957 [9MR]

Southwick, Leslie H.: nomination to be circuit judge, S13242 [23OC], S13299 [24OC]

Water: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 1495), S6122 [15MY], S6167 [16MY]

Eulogies

Mitchell, Mayer (Bubba): by Howard Kohr, S13151 [19OC]

Thomas, Craig: by, S7442 [11JN]

Letters

Alternative minimum tax relief: Linda E. Stiff, IRS, S13647 [1NO]

America Creating Opportunities To Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science (America COMPETES) Act: Lee T. Todd, Jr., University of Kentucky, S4792 [20AP]

Committees of the Senate funding: by, S501 [12JA]

Motions

Dept. of Defense: making emergency supplemental appropriations (S. 2340), S14445 [15NO]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3043), S13230 [23OC]

Science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3093), S12921 [16OC]

Obituaries

Chao, Ruth Mulan Chu: by, S11849 [20SE]

———by Sec. of Labor Chao, S11849 [20SE]

Privilege of the floor

Perritt, Eric, S12812 [4OC]

Rilington, Earl, S12812 [4OC]

Remarks

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 2419), S13947, S13948, S13949, S13950, S13951 [6NO], S14255 [13NO], S14354, S14355, S14388, S14389 [14NO], S14589 [16NO], S14776 [5DE], S15623, S15636 [14DE]

———continue certain programs (H.R. 2419), unanimous-consent agreement, S14838 [6DE]

Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud: U.S. visit by Iranian President, S11967 [24SE]

Amtrak: reauthorize (S. 294), S13350 [24OC]

Appropriations: establish legislative line item veto, S654 [17JA]

———legislative process, S1747 [8FE], S8759 [9JY], S8967 [11JY]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 20), S1656 [7FE], S1747 [8FE]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 20), unanimous-consent request, S1600 [6FE]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S15844, S15851, S15858, S15860 [18DE]

Armed Forces: ensure provision of the necessary resources to carry out their mission in Iraq, S1583, S1601, S1602 [6FE], S1658 [7FE]

———ensure provision of the necessary resources to carry out their mission in Iraq (S. 641), S1989 [15FE]

———ensure provision of the necessary resources to carry out their mission in Iraq (S. Con. Res. 20), S3184 [15MR]

———ensure provision of the necessary resources to carry out their mission in Iraq, unanimous-consent request, S1600, S1601 [6FE]

———improve management of medical care, personnel actions, and quality of life issues for members receiving medical care in an outpatient status (H.R. 1538), S9858 [25JY]

———increase basic pay, S9858 [25JY]

———oppose escalation of U.S. forces in Iraq, S1359 [31JA], S1656, S1658 [7FE], S1985 [15FE], S2878, S2879 [8MR]

———oppose escalation of U.S. forces in Iraq (H. Con. Res. 63), unanimous-consent request, S1988, S1989, S1990 [15FE]

———oppose escalation of U.S. forces in Iraq (S. 470), motion to proceed, S1547, S1548, S1564, S1566 [5FE]

———oppose escalation of U.S. forces in Iraq (S. Con. Res. 2), S1233 [26JA], S1256 [29JA]

———oppose escalation of U.S. forces in Iraq (S. Con. Res. 7), S1394, S1395 [31JA], S1601, S1602 [6FE]

———oppose escalation of U.S. forces in Iraq (S. Con. Res. 7), unanimous-consent request, S1600, S1601 [6FE], S1988, S1990 [15FE]

———provide for the reduction and transition of U.S. forces in Iraq, S9079 [12JY], S9189 [13JY], S9294, S9351, S9432, S9435 [17JY]

———specify minimum time periods between deployment of units and members of the military to Iraq and Afghanistan, S8968, S8977 [11JY]

———support and protect those who have served, oppose escalation of U.S. forces in Iraq, and require the President to submit monthly reports on U.S. policy and military operations in Iraq (S. 574), motion to proceed, S2197, S2198 [17FE]

———take no action to undermine safety or impact ability to complete assigned or future missions (S. Res. 107), S3184 [15MR]

———transition to limited set of missions in Iraq, S15858, S15860 [18DE]

Aung San Suu Kyi: commend democracy efforts and call for release by Burmese Government, S12078 [26SE]

———commend democracy efforts and call for release by Burmese Government (S. Res. 250), S8312 [22JN]

Bryan, Patricia Mack: appointment as Deputy Senate Legal Counsel (S. Res. 17), S7 [4JA]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2669), S9578, S9582, S9596 [19JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2669), unanimous-consent agreement, S9583 [19JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2007-2012 (S. Con. Res. 21), S3317 [20MR], S3697, S3698 [23MR]

———condemn violence against peaceful protestors, release political prisoners, call on the People's Republic of China to condemn actions of Burmese Government, and encourage democracy efforts (S. Res. 339), S12373 [1OC], S12701 [4OC]

———democracy efforts, S12013 [25SE]

———human rights violations, S12077 [26SE], S12454 [3OC]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 44), S9819 [24JY]

———approve renewal of import restrictions (S.J. Res. 16), S7751 [14JN], S7814 [18JN]

Campbellsville University: anniversary, S1955 [14FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: anniversary of deaths of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S9797 [24JY]

———authorizing use of Grounds for Live Earth Concert (S. Con. Res. 24), unanimous-consent request, S3722 [23MR]

Chavez, Cesar E.: establish an honorary legal public holiday (H. Res. 76), S4226 [29MR]

Clinton, William J.: condemn certain Presidential pardons, S9582 [19JY]

Cochran, Senator: tribute for casting 10,000th vote, S1743 [8FE]

Colleges and universities: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (S. 2205), motion to proceed, S13303, S13304 [24OC]

———make college more affordable by lowering interest rates and increasing financial aid opportunities through reductions in student loan industry subsidies (H.R. 2669), S9578, S9582, S9596 [19JY]

———make college more affordable by lowering interest rates and increasing financial aid opportunities through reductions in student loan industry subsidies (H.R. 2669), unanimous-consent agreement, S9583 [19JY]

Committee on Ethics (Senate, Select): minority party appointments (S. Res. 233), S7573 [13JN]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): designation of Senator Bond as vice chairman, S502 [12JA]

Committees of the Senate: funding, S501 [12JA]

———minority party appointments (S. Res. 28), S502 [12JA]

Congress: accomplishments of the 110th Congress, S6259 [17MY], S7043 [5JN], S10875-S10877 [3AU], S11003 [4SE], S13649 [1NO], S15710 [17DE], S15952 [19DE]

———adjournment (H. Con. Res. 259), S14464 [15NO]

———goals of the 110th Congress, S11 [4JA]

———provide greater transparency in the legislative process (S. 1), S301 [9JA], S314 [10JA], S406 [11JA], S654, S663, S666, S708 [17JA], S738, S739 [18JA], S1256 [29JA], S10714 [2AU]

———provide greater transparency in the legislative process (S. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S10687 [2AU]

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, S12205 [27SE]

———strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting (H.R. 137), unanimous-consent request, S4221 [29MR]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S13648 [1NO], S14674 [3DE], S15040 [10DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: promote nutritional health of school children, S15623 [14DE]

Dept. of Defense: Assembled Chemical Weapons Alternative program funding, S4430 [12AP]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1585), S8759 [9JY], S8884, S8918 [10JY], S8967, S8968, S8977, S9005, S9010 [11JY], S9189 [13JY], S9238, S9239 [16JY], S9294, S9351, S9369, S9432, S9435 [17JY], S11785 [20SE], S12121, S12122, S12123 [26SE], S12205 [27SE]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1585), conference report, S15617 [14DE]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1585), unanimous-consent agreement, S12254 [27SE]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1585), unanimous-consent request, S8788, S8789 [9JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3222), S12701 [4OC]

———making emergency supplemental appropriations, S15844, S15851, S15858, S15860 [18DE]

———making emergency supplemental appropriations (H.R. 4156), motion to proceed, S14445 [15NO], S14589 [16NO]

———making emergency supplemental appropriations (S. 2340), S14295 [13NO]

———making emergency supplemental appropriations (S. 2340), motion to proceed, S14445 [15NO], S14589 [16NO]

———prevent transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to locations within continental U.S., S9578 [19JY]

———set deadline to complete disposal of chemical weapons at Blue Grass Army Depot, KY, and Pueblo Chemical Activity, CO, S9010 [11JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), S10077, S10115 [26JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), motion to proceed, S9436 [17JY]

Dept. of Justice: investigate firing of U.S. attorneys, S11498 [12SE]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2764), S11129, S11205 [6SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2764), House amendment, S15844, S15851, S15858, S15860 [18DE]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services, S13941 [6NO], S14042 [7NO]

———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2642), S14425 [15NO]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3043), S13042, S13063 [18OC], S13224, S13230 [23OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3043), conference report, S14042 [7NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3043), motion to commit, S13230 [23OC]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3074), S11358 [11SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3074), unanimous-consent agreement, S11256 [7SE]

District of Columbia: anniversary of U.S. Capitol cornerstone laying, S11616 [18SE]

Economy: impact of tax cuts, S3697 [23MR]

———invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. in the global economy (S. 761), S2646 [5MR], S4791 [20AP], S5068 [25AP]

———invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 2272), conference report, S10761 [2AU]

———invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 2272), insert S. 761 language in lieu, S9574 [19JY]

———invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 2272), unanimous-consent agreement, S9574 [19JY]

Edmonson County, KY: tribute for Army recruitment, S10879 [3AU]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: reauthorize and amend prescription drug user fee provisions (S. 1082), S5770 [9MY]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, S11205 [6SE]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: amend relative to electronic surveillance of suspected terrorists outside the U.S. without court-approved warrants (S. 1927), S10581, S10585 [1AU], S10856, S10857, S10870 [3AU]

———amend relative to electronic surveillance of suspected terrorists outside the U.S. without court-approved warrants (S. 2011), S10870 [3AU]

———establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence, S12947 [17OC]

———modernize and streamline (S. 2248), motion to proceed, S15710, S15726 [17DE]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, S2992 [12MR]

Frist, Bill: exoneration relative to investigation of sale of HCA Inc., stock, S5385 [1MY]

Gonzales, Attorney General: express no confidence in performance of duties and urge the President to request his resignation (S.J. Res. 14), motion to proceed, S7433 [11JN]

Government: require more rigorous requirements relative to ethics and lobbying (H.R. 2316), unanimous-consent request, S8667 [28JN]

Health: provide for embryonic stem cell research (S. 5), S4231 [10AP], S4386 [11AP]

Higher Education Act: extend programs (S. 1642), S9803 [24JY]

———extend programs (S. 1642), unanimous-consent agreement, S9573 [19JY]

Holocaust Remembrance Day: observance, S4724 [19AP]

House of Representatives: provide the District of Columbia a voting seat and the State of Utah an additional seat (S. 1257), motion to proceed, S11539 [17SE]

Immigration: reform, S5841 [9MY]

———reform (S. 1348), S6454 [22MY], S6604 [24MY], S6971 [4JN], S7042, S7043, S7044, S7059 [5JN], S7098 [6JN], S7275, S7278, S7314, S7315 [7JN], S7418 [11JN]

———reform (S. 1348), motion to proceed, S6387, S6388 [21MY]

———reform (S. 1639), S8673 [28JN]

———strengthen enforcement of laws and gain operational control over U.S. borders, S9897 [25JY]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (S. 372), S4471 [16AP]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S406 [11JA], S2992 [12MR], S11003 [4SE], S11284 [10SE]

———call for redeployment of troops and a shift in political and diplomatic strategy for stabilizing Iraq, S3814 [27MR], S4147 [29MR]

———call for redeployment of troops and a shift in political and diplomatic strategy for stabilizing Iraq (S.J. Res. 9), S2992 [12MR], S3114 [14MR], S3149, S3184 [15MR]

———call for redeployment of troops and a shift in political and diplomatic strategy for stabilizing Iraq (S.J. Res. 9), motion to proceed, S3077, S3083 [14MR]

———ensure U.S. Armed Forces have the necessary resources to carry out their mission and require the Iraqi Government meets certain political, economic, and military benchmarks (S. Res. 70), S1583, S1601 [6FE]

———provide for the redeployment of U.S. forces, S14445 [15NO], S14589 [16NO], S15851 [18DE]

———require report by President Bush to assess the status of certain benchmarks, S9079 [12JY]

———require U.S. strategy be conditioned upon Iraqi progress toward certain political, economic, and military benchmarks, S6166 [16MY]

Johnson, Senator: tribute (S. Res. 306), S11096 [5SE]

Kennedy, Senator: recovery from surgery, S12832 [15OC]

———tribute for casting 15,000th vote, S11003, S11038 [4SE]

Kentucky State University: add to the list of schools eligible for certain Higher Education Act assistance, S9803 [24JY]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (H.R. 800), motion to proceed, S8319 [25JN], S8396 [26JN]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance, S504 [12JA]

Medicare: provide for negotiation of fair prices for prescription drugs (S. 3), motion to proceed, S4461 [16AP], S4633 [18AP]

Memorial Day: observance, S6827 [24MY]

Minimum wage: level (H.R. 2), S784, S791 [22JA], S874 [23JA], S1003, S1020 [24JA], S1232 [26JA], S1256 [29JA], S1359, S1375 [31JA], S1511 [1FE]

Minneapolis, MN: express sympathy and pledge support for victims of the I-35 bridge collapse, S10687 [2AU]

Mukasey, Michael B.: nomination to be Attorney General, S11536, S11537 [17SE], S12948 [17OC], S13590 [31OC], S14179 [8NO]

———views on whether certain interrogation techniques meet the definition of torture, S14179 [8NO]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: implement recommendations (H.R. 1), S8759, S8760 [9JY]

———implement recommendations (S. 4), S2229 [26FE], S2238 [27FE], S2318 [28FE], S2593, S2647 [5MR], S2660 [6MR], S2777, S2850 [7MR], S2992 [12MR], S3056 [13MR]

Parliamentary inquiry, S4081 [29MR]

Petraeus, David H.: commend military service and leadership and condemn efforts of certain persons questioning his honesty, integrity, and service, S11358 [11SE], S11785 [20SE]

———invest in renewable and alternative energy resources, promote new technologies, improve efficiency, and create a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve (H.R. 6), House amendment, S15007 [7DE], S15388, S15390, S15431 [13DE]

———promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities, S7860 [19JN]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of Attorney General nominee, S11498 [12SE]

———Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S1984 [15FE], S5883 [10MY], S11003 [4SE], S13295 [24OC]

Research: intensify research to derive human pluripotent stem cell lines (S. 30), S4231 [10AP], S4386 [11AP]

Ronald Reagan Day: designate (S. Res. 73), S1653 [6FE]

Sarkozy, Nicolas: address to joint meeting of Congress by French President, S14027 [7NO]

Schiappa, David J.: election as Sec. for the Minority of the Senate (S. Res. 15), S7 [4JA]

Science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3093), motion to commit, S12921 [16OC]

Senate: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S11 [4JA]

———impact of partisanship, S11003 [4SE], S14749, S14751, S14753 [5DE], S15160 [12DE]

———importance of bipartisanship, S11 [4JA], S9797 [24JY], S10875-S10877 [3AU]

———legislative process, S1656, S1658 [7FE], S1985 [15FE], S14751, S14753 [5DE]

———legislative program, S485 [12JA], S529 [16JA], S631 [17JA], S869 [22JA], S1135 [25JA], S1357 [30JA], S1359 [31JA], S1470, S1497 [1FE], S1731, S1811 [8FE], S1879 [13FE], S2185 [17FE], S2238 [27FE], S2437 [1MR], S2544 [2MR], S2567 [5MR], S2854 [8MR], S3162, S3237 [15MR], S3284 [19MR], S3291 [20MR], S3725 [23MR], S3781 [27MR], S4081, S4227 [29MR], S4319 [11AP], S4724 [19AP], S5123 [26AP], S9294 [17JY], S9855 [24JY], S10052 [26JY], S11000 [4SE], S11284 [10SE], S12187 [26SE], S12454, S12693 [3OC], S12832 [15OC], S13430 [25OC], S13532 [30OC], S13676 [1NO], S14106 [8NO], S15085 [11DE], S15598 [14DE]

———legislative program, unanimous-consent agreement, S11256 [7SE]

———legislative program, unanimous-consent request, S2878 [8MR]

Senate Rules: legislative procedure, S14354, S14355 [14NO]

———procedures, S13948, S13949, S13950, S13951 [6NO]

Sequeira, Leon R.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Labor for Policy, S2115 [15FE]

Small Business Act: reauthorize (H.R. 434), S1540 [1FE]

Small Business Investment Act: reauthorize (H.R. 434), S1540 [1FE]

Smith, N. Randy: nomination to be circuit judge, S1984 [15FE]

Social Security: extend and improve the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 3963), motion to proceed, S13610 [31OC], S13656, S13657 [1NO]

———reauthorize State Children's Health Insurance Program, S10223 [30JY], S10544, S10582 [1AU], S10760 [2AU], S12210 [27SE]

———reauthorize State Children's Health Insurance Program, unanimous-consent request, S11002 [4SE]

Southwick, Leslie H.: nomination to be circuit judge, S10066 [26JY], S10544 [1AU], S13295 [24OC]

Stevens, Senator: tribute for service as President pro tempore and designation as President pro tempore emeritus (S. Res. 6), S6 [4JA]

Supreme Court: decision in FEC v. Wisconsin Right to Life, Inc., S8352 [25JN]

Tariff Act: clarify that antidumping and countervailing duty laws apply to the production of low-enriched uranium (S. 2531), S16017 [19DE]

Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 3996), S14237 [13NO], S14835, S14838 [6DE]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 3996), motion to proceed, S14731, S14732 [4DE], S14813 [6DE]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 3996), unanimous-consent request, S14466 [15NO]

———extend increased expensing for small businesses, S1375 [31JA]

———extend moratorium on certain taxes relating to the Internet and electronic commerce (H.R. 3678), S13429 [25OC]

———make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (S. 2128), unanimous-consent request, S13066 [18OC]

———make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce, S13350 [24OC]

———provide individuals relief from the alternative minimum tax, S11003 [4SE], S13647 [1NO], S14237 [13NO], S14466 [15NO], S14731, S14732 [4DE], S14776 [5DE], S14813, S14838 [6DE]

———provide relief for small businesses (H.R. 976), S10544, S10582 [1AU], S10760 [2AU]

———provide relief for small businesses (H.R. 976), House amendments, S12210 [27SE]

———provide relief for small businesses (H.R. 976), motion to proceed, S10223 [30JY]

———provide relief for small businesses (H.R. 976), unanimous-consent request, S11002 [4SE]

———treatment of horses (S. 1251), S5309 [30AP]

Terrorism: anniversary of bombing of Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, S13205 [23OC]

———anniversary of terrorist attacks, S11368 [11SE]

———prohibit the recruitment of persons to participate in terrorism, S2777 [7MR]

———prohibit the rewarding of suicide bombings and allow adequate punishments for terrorist murders, kidnappings, and sexual assaults, S2777 [7MR], S2854 [8MR]

———tribute to servicemen from Kentucky killed in bombing of Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, S13205 [23OC]

Transportation: improve rail and surface transportation security (S. 184), unanimous-consent request, S2217 [17FE]

Transportation Security Administration: extend certain employee rights and protections to airport screeners, S2660 [6MR], S3056 [13MR]

U.N.: ensure that there is full public transparency and fiscal accountability for the U.S. contribution to the U.N. Development Program, S11205 [6SE]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification, S14710 [4DE]

U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement: implementation (H.R. 3688), S14710 [4DE]

Veterans Day: observance, S14184 [8NO]

Virginia Tech University: express condolences to victims and the university community impacted by campus shootings, S4460 [16AP]

Voting: require each individual who desires to vote in an election for Federal office to provide the appropriate election official with a government-issued photo identification, S6604 [24MY], S7059 [5JN]

Water: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 1495), S6166 [16MY]

Statements

Congratulations to Senator Warner on Senate Career: President Bush, S11044 [4SE]

Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations (H.R. 2764): McConnell Amendment on Dept. of Defense Emergency Supplemental Appropriations, S15858-S15860 [18DE]

Texts of

S. 42, Arctic Research and Policy Act improvement, S72 [4JA]

S. 1251, Equine Equity Act, S5309 [30AP]

S. 1826, add Kentucky State University to the list of schools eligible for certain Higher Education Act assistance, S9619 [19JY]

S. 1927, Protect America Act, S10619-S10621 [1AU]

S. 2340, Dept. of Defense emergency supplemental appropriations, S14295-S14298 [13NO]

S. 2531, clarify that antidumping and countervailing duty laws apply to the production of low-enriched uranium, S16017 [19DE]

S.J. Res. 16, approve renewal of Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions, S7752 [14JN]

Tributes

Barkley, Alben, S243-S245 [9JA]

Barrasso, Senator, S8327 [25JN], S11291 [10SE]

Bishop, Jason L., S9860 [25JY]

Bunning, Senator, S1470 [1FE]

Byrd, Senator, S8177 [21JN], S14596 [16NO]

Chao, Ruth Mulan Chu, S11849 [20SE]

Chapman, George W.F., S13572 [30OC]

Clemons, Thomas W., S8674 [28JN]

Coleman, Norm, Sr., S10066 [26JY]

Deckard, Matthew L., S14425 [15NO]

Derenda, Robert V., S5681 [8MY]

Dieruf, Nicholas J., S6455 [22MY]

Domenici, Senator, S12832 [15OC]

Dunigan, Joe L., Jr., S14815 [6DE]

Gaines, John B., S9464 [17JY]

Graham, Ruth Bell, S7781 [15JN]

Harlan, James W., S7099 [6JN]

Hayes, Michael R., S4460 [16AP]

Johnson, Claudia Taylor (Lady Bird), S9070 [12JY]

Johnson, Senator, S11084 [5SE]

Kazlauskas, John, S13572 [30OC]

Lott, Senator, S14710 [4DE], S15794, S15808 [18DE]

Mitchell, Mayer (Bubba), S13150 [19OC]

Morton, John (Pedie), S2544 [2MR]

Ogilvie, Lloyd J., S873 [23JA]

Orazine, Danny, S1898 [13FE]

Otey, DeShon E., S2440 [1MR]

Parker, Michael A., S4154 [29MR]

Petercheff, Doris G., S9598 [19JY]

Petraeus, David H., S11284 [10SE]

Pile, Donna L., S12278 [27SE]

Reese, Harold H. (Pee Wee), S4460 [16AP]

Robinson, Jackie, S4460 [16AP]

Runner, Elizabeth S., S10773 [2AU]

Snow, Tony, S3792 [27MR]

Stevens, Senator, S4407 [12AP]

Strosnider, John A., S10408 [31JY]

Tackett, Joseph M., S5160 [26AP]

Thomas, Craig, S7017 [5JN]

Warner, Senator, S11003 [4SE]

Wellstone, Paul D., S13393 [25OC]

West, Theodore M. (Coty), S8278 [22JN]