S.Res.328, a resolution condemning the assassination of Antoine Ghanem, a member of the Parliament of Lebanon S.Res.329, a resolution congratulating Southern Illinois University – Edwardville, as it celebrates its 50th anniversary
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This Month
Senate Roll Call Vote #00347
Sep 24, ’07
On the Conference Report: H.R.1495 Conference Report; A bill to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States, and for other purposes.Result: Agreed to (81-12, 7 members not voting, 1/2 threshold)Details:…
Senate Roll Call Vote #00347
Sep 24, ’07
On the Conference Report: H.R.1495 Conference Report; A bill to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States, and for other purposes.Result: Agreed to (81-12, 7 members not voting, 1/2 threshold)Details:…
Senate Floor Schedule For Monday, September 24, 2007
Sep 24, ’07
Conference Report to Accompany H.R.1495, the Water Resources Development Act H.R.1585, the Department of Defense Authorization
Senate Urges President Not to Veto Bi-Partisan Children’s Health Care Measure
Sep 24, ’07
Last week, members agreed to a bi-partisan, bi-cameral deal that reauthorizes the very popular Children’s Health Insurance Program. The compromise would provide health insurance to more than 10 million children. Unfortunately, the President has vowed to veto the measure, placing the health care of these children at risk. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said: “This…
Reid: President Must Work With Democrats To Invest In America’s Priorities
Sep 24, ’07
Washington, DC—Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid made the following statement today following President Bush’s remarks this morning: “After running up $3 trillion in new debt – including more than half a trillion dollars for his flawed Iraq policy – it is astounding that the President is once again lecturing Congress about fiscal responsibility and fiscal…
Reid Statement On Passage Of WRDA
Sep 24, ’07
Washington, DC—Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid made the following statement today after the Senate passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2007: “Democrats are continuing to work to strengthen our environment and economy, and protect our natural resources. The Water Resources Development Act provides authority for essential new navigation projects, programs to combat flood and…
Senate Democrats Deliver on Promise to Improve America’s Water Infrastructure and Environment
Sep 24, ’07
On September 24, 2007, the Senate passed the conference report to H.R.1495, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), by an overwhelming, bipartisan vote of 81 to 12. The House and Senate passage of the conference report ends seven years of Congressional deadlock about how to best invest in environmental restoration and storm protection along the…