(SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF MADELEINE KORBEL ALBRIGHT, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO BE SECRETARY OF STATE.)

(SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF WILLIAM S. COHEN, OF MAINE, TO BE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE.)

(SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF ANDREW M. CUOMO, OF NEW YORK, TO BE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.)

(SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF WILLIAM M. DALEY, OF ILLINOIS, TO BE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE.)

(SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF RODNEY E. SLATER, OF ARKANSAS, TO BE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION.)

(SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF BILL RICHARDSON, OF NEW MEXICO, TO BE THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE UNITED NATIONS WITH THE RANK AND STATUS OF AMBASSADOR, AND THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN

(SENATE AGREED TO H.J. RES. 36, APPROVING THE PRESIDENTIAL FINDING THAT THE LIMITATION ON OBLIGATIONS IMPOSED BY SECTION 518A(A) OF THE FOREIGN OPERATIONS EXPORT FINANCING, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1997, IS HAVING A NEGATIVE I

(TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND VOTING, NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE REJECTED S.J. RES. 1, PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES TO REQUIRE A BALANCED BUDGET.)

(SENATE TABLED HOLLINGS AMENDMENT NO. 19, TO REQUIRE CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL BEFORE ANY INTERNATIONAL TRADE AGREEMENT THAT HAS THE EFFECT OF AMENDING OR REPEALING STATUTORY LAW OF THE UNITED STATES LAW CAN BE IMPLEMENTED IN THE UNITED STATES.)

(SENATE PASSED S.J. RES. 5, WAIVING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE TRADE ACT OF 1974 RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE.)

(SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF CHARLENE BARSHEFSKY, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO BE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE, WITH THE RANK OF AMBASSADOR.)

(SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF FEDERICO PENA OF COLORADO TO BE SECRETARY OF ENERGY.)

(SENATE CONFIRMED MERRICK B. GARLAND, OF MARYLAND, TO BE UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CIRCUIT.)

(SENATE REJECTED BINGAMAN AMENDMENT NO. 31 TO AMENDMENT NO. 26, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CASE IN WHICH THE YUCCA MOUNTAIN SITE PROVES TO BE UNSUITABLE OR CANNOT BE LICENSED AND TO STRIKE THE AUTOMATIC DEFAULT TO A SITE IN NEVADA.)

(SENATE PASSED S. 104, TO AMEND THE NUCLEAR WASTE POLICY ACT OF 1982.)

(SENATE PASSED H.R. 1003, TO CLARIFY FEDERAL LAW WITH RESPECT TO RESTRICTING THE USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF ASSISTED SUICIDE.)

(SENATE PASSED S. 495, AS MODIFIED, TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL AND CIVIL PENALTIES FOR THE UNLAWFUL ACQUISITION, TRANSFER, OR USE OF ANY CHEMICAL WEAPON OR BIOLOGICAL WEAPON, AND TO REDUCE THE THREAT OF ACTS OF TERRORISM OR ARMED AGGRESSION INVOLVING

(TWO-THIRDS OF THE SENATORS PRESENT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE AGREED TO THE RESOLUTION OF RATIFICATION (S. EXEC. RES. 75) TO THE CONVENTION ON THE PROHIBITION OF DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION, STOCKPILING AND USE OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS AND

(SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF ALEXIS M. HERMAN, OF ALABAMA, TO BE SECRETARY OF LABOR.)

(SENATE PASSED S. 543, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS TO VOLUNTEERS, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES IN LAWSUITS BASED ON THE ACTIVITIES OF VOLUNTEERS.)

(SENATE PASSED H.R. 5, TO AMEND THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT. .)

(TWO-THIRDS OF THE SENATORS PRESENT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, THE RESOLUTION OF RATIFICATION WAS AGREED TO WITH RESPECT TO THE DOCUMENT AGREED AMONG THE STATES PARTIES TO THE TREATY ON CONVENTIONAL ARMED FORCES IN EUROPE (CFE) OF NOVEMBE

(SENATE REJECTED DASCHLE AMENDMENT NO. 289, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE.)

(SENATE PASSED H.R. 1122, TO AMEND TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE, TO BAN PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTIONS.)

(SENATE TABLED HATCH/KENNEDY AMENDMENT NO. 297, TO INCREASE THE EXCISE TAXES ON TOBACCO PRODUCTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HEALTH COVERAGE FOR LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME UNINSURED CHILDREN AND FOR ADDITIONAL DEFICIT REDUCTION.)

(SENATE PASSED H. CON. RES. 84, ESTABLISHING THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET FOR THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998 AND SETTING FORTH APPROPRIATE BUDGETARY LEVELS FOR FISCAL YEARS 1999, 2000, 2001, AND 2002.)

(SENATE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 1469, MAKING EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR RECOVERY FROM NATURAL DISASTERS, AND FOR OVERSEAS PEACEKEEPING EFFORTS, INCLUDING THOSE IN BOSNIA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1

(SENATE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.CON.RES. 84, ESTABLISHING THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET FOR THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998 AND SETTING FORTH APPROPRIATE BUDGETARY LEVELS FOR FISCAL YEARS 1999, 2000, 2001, AND 2002.)

(SENATE PASSED H.R. 1871, MAKING EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR RECOVERY FROM NATURAL DISASTERS, AND FOR OVERSEAS PEACEKEEPING EFFORTS, INCLUDING THOSE IN BOSNIA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1997.)

(SENATE PASSED S. 923, TO DENY VETERANS BENEFITS TO PERSONS CONVICTED OF FEDERAL CAPITAL OFFENSES.)

(SENATE PASSED S. 858, TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998 FOR INTELLIGENCE AND INTELLIGENCE-RELATED ACTIVITIES OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, THE COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT, AND THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY RETIREMENT AND D

(THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE REJECTED A MOTION TO WAIVE THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF KENNEDY/DASCHLE AMENDMENT NO. 573, TO INCREASE THE EXCISE

(SENATE REJECTED MURRAY AMENDMENT NO. 593, TO REPEAL THE RESTRICTION ON USE OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FACILITIES FOR ABORTIONS.)

(THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE AGREED TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON THE NOMINATION.)

(SENATE AGREED TO THE SMITH (OF OREGON)/NICKLES AMENDMENT 889 TO AMENDMENT NO. 888, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSITUTE.)

(SENATE REJECTED THE DODD AMENDMENT NO. 901 TO AMENDMENT NO. 900, OF A PERFECTING NATURE.)

(SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF JOEL I. KLEIN, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL.)

(SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF ERIC H. HOLDER, JR., OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO BE DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL.)

(SENATE PASSED H.R. 2158, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND FOR SUNDRY INDEPENDENT AGENCIES, COMMISSIONS, CORPORATIONS, AND OFFICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1998

(SENATE PASSED H.R. 2169, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND RELATED AGENCIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1998.)

(SENATE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2015, TO PROVIDE FOR RECONCILIATION PURSUANT TO SUBSECTIONS (B)(1) AND (C) OF SECTION 105 OF THE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998.)

(SENATE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2014, TO PROVIDE FOR RECONCILIATION PURSUANT TO SUBSECTIONS (B)(2) AND (D) OF SECTION 105 OF THE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998.)

(SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF HENRY HAROLD KENNEDY, JR., OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. .)

(SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF FRANK M. HULL, OF GEORGIA, TO BE UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE ELEVENTH CIRCUIT. .)

(SENATE AGREED TO NICKLES/JEFFORDS AMENDMENT NO. 1081, TO LIMIT THE USE OF TAXPAYER FUNDS FOR ANY FUTURE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS LEADERSHIP ELECTION.)

(SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF JOSEPH F. BATAILLON, OF NEBRASKA, TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEBRASKA.)

(SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF CHRISTOPHER DRONEY, OF CONNECTICUT, TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT.)

(SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF JANET C. HALL, OF CONNECTICUT, TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT.)

(SENATE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT OF H.R. 2016, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, FAMILY HOUSING, AND BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1998.)

(SENATE PASSED S. 830, TO AMEND THE FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT AND THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT TO IMPROVE THE REGULATION OF FOOD, DRUGS, DEVICES, AND BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, AS AMENDED. .)

(SENATE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2209, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1998. .)

(SENATE PASSED THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2266, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1998.)

(SENATE CONFIRMED KATHARINE SWEENEY HAYDEN, OF NEW JERSEY, TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY. .)

(SENATE PASSED H.J. RES. 94, MAKING CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998. .)

(SENATE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2203, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1998. .)

(SENATE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2378, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE, THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, AND CERTAIN INDEPENDENT AGENCIES, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTE

(THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN, NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE FAILED TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON LOTT AMENDMENT NO. 1258.)

(THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN, NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE FAILED TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON S. 25.)

(THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE FAILED TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON S. 25, TO REFORM THE FINANCING OF FEDERAL ELECTIONS. .)

(THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE FAILED TO AGREE TO CLOSE FURTHER ON THE BILL.)

(THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE FAILED TO AGREE TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON LOTT AMENDMENT NO. 1258. .)

(SENATE PASSED H.J. RES. 97, MAKING FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1998. .)

(SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF ALGENON L. MARBLEY, OF OHIO, TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO. .)

(SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF WYCHE FOWLER, JR., OF GEORGIA, TO BE AMBASSADOR TO THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA. .)

(SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF THOMAS S. FOLEY, OF WASHINGTON, TO BE AMBASSADOR TO JAPAN. .)

(SENATE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2107, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND RELATED AGENCIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1998. .)

(SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF WILLIAM E. KENNARD, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION. .)

(SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF CHARLES J. SIRAGUSA, OF NEW YORK, TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK. .)

(SENATE PASSED S. 1292, DISAPPROVING THE CANCELLATIONS TRANSMITTED BY THE PRESIDENT ON OCTOBER 6, 1997, REGARDING PUBLIC LAW 105-45. .)

(SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF CHARLES ROSSOTTI, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO BE COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE. .)

(SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF JAMES S. GWIN, TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO.)

(SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF RONALD LEE GILMAN, OF TENNESSEE, TO BE UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE SIXTH CIRCUIT. .)

(SENATE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 1119, TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998 FOR MILITARY ACTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, FOR DEFENSE ACTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, AND TO P

(SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF CHRISTINA A. SNYDER, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA. .)

(SENATE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2264, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1998. .)

(SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF ANN L. AIKEN, OF OREGON, TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF OREGON. .)

(SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF CARLOS R. MORENO, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA. .)

(SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF CHRISTINE O. C. MILLER, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO BE A JUDGE OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS FOR A TERM OF FIFTEEN YEARS. .)

(SENATE PASSED S. 1575, TO RENAME THE WASHINGTON NATIONAL AIRPORT LOCATED IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND VIRGINIA AS THE ''RONALD REAGAN WASHINGTON NATIONAL AIRPORT''. .)

(THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE AGREED TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON THE NOMINATION.)

(SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF DAVID SATCHER, OF TENNESSEE, TO BE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, TO BE MEDICAL DIRECTOR IN THE REGULAR CORPS OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE, AND TO BE SURGEON GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES.)

(SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF MARGARET M. MORROW, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA.)

(TWO-THIRDS OF SENATORS VOTING HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE VOTED TO OVERRIDE THE PRESIDENT'S VETO OF H.R. 2631, DISAPPROVING THE CANCELLATIONS TRANSMITTED BY THE PRESIDENT ON OCTOBER 6, 1997, REGARDING PUBLIC LAW 105-45. .)

(SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF RICHARD L. YOUNG, OF INDIANA, TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF INDIANA.)

(SENATE AGREED TO THE LAUTENBERG AMENDMENT NO. 1682 TO AMENDMENT NO. 1676, TO PROHIBIT THE POSSESSION OF ANY OPEN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTAINER, OR THE CONSUMPTION OF ANY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE, IN THE PASSENGER AREA OF A VEHICLE ON A PUBLIC HIGHWAY

(SENATE TABLED MCCONNELL AMENDMENT NO. 1708 TO AMENDMENT NO. 1676, TO REQUIRE THAT FEDERAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION FUNDS BE USED TO ENCOURAGE DEVELOPMENT AND OUTREACH TO EMERGING BUSINESS ENTERPRISES, INCLUDING THOSE OWNED BY MINORITIES AND WOME

(SENATE PASSED S. 1668, TO ENCOURAGE THE DISCLOSURE TO CONGRESS OF CERTAIN CLASSIFIED AND RELATED INFORMATION.)

(SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF JEREMY D. FOGEL, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA.)

(SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF SUSAN GRABER, OF OREGON, TO BE UNITED STATES CIRCUT JUDGE FOR THE NINTH CIRCUT.)

(SENATE REJECTED S.J. RES. 42, TO DISAPPROVE THE CERTIFICATION OF THE PRESIDENT UNDER SECTION 490(B) OF THE FOREIGN ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1961 REGARDING FOREIGN ASSISTANCE FOR MEXICO DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 1998. .)

(SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF M. MARGARET MCKEOWN, OF WASHINGTON, TO BE UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT. .)

(SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF G. PATRICK MURPHY, OF ILLINOIS, TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS.)

(SENATE PASSED H. R. 2646, TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TO ALLOW TAX-FREE EXPENDITURES FROM EDUCATION INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS FOR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL EXPENSES, AND TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM ANNUAL AMOUNT OF CONTRI

(SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF SCOTT FLEMING, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR LEGISLATION AND CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS OF DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.)

(SENATE PASSED THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 1757, TO CONSOLIDATE INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AGENCIES TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCIES FOR FISCAL YEARS 1998 AND 1999, TO ENSURE THAT THE ENLARGEMENT OF THE

(SENATE REJECTED THE HARKIN AMENDMENT NO. 2312, TO LIMIT FUTURE U.S. SUBSIDIES OF THE NATIONAL EXPENSES INCURRED BY POLAND, HUNGARY, OR THE CZECH REPUBLIC IN MEETING NATO COMMITMENTS. .)

(SENATE REJECTED THE HUTCHISON AMENDMENT NO. 2317, TO ESTABLISH A FORMAL PROCESS WITHIN THE NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION FOR THE RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES AMONG MEMBERS AND BETWEEN MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS. .)

(SENATE REJECTED THE CRAIG AMENDMENT NO. 2316, TO CONDITION UNITED STATES RATIFICATION OF THE PROTOCOLS ON SPECIFIC STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CONTINUED DEPLOYMENT OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA AS PART OF THE NATO

(SENATE REJECTED THE MOYNIHAN AMENDMENT NO. 2321, TO EXPRESS A CONDITION REGARDING DEFERRAL OF RATIFICATION OF NATO ENLARGEMENT UNTIL ADMISSION OF POLAND, HUNGARY, AND CZECH REPUBLIC TO THE EUROPEAN UNION. .)

(SENATE REJECTED THE WARNER AMENDMENT NO. 2322, TO PROVIDE FOR A THREE-YEAR PAUSE IN FURTHER NATO EXPANSION AFTER ADMISSION OF POLAND, HUNGARY, AND THE CZECH REPUBLIC. .)

(TWO THIRDS OF THE SENATORS PRESENT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE AGREED TO THE RESOLUTION OF RATIFICATION TO THE PROTOCOLS TO THE NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY OF 1949 ON ACCESSION OF POLAND, HUNGARY, AND THE CZECH. .)

(SENATE PASSED THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3579, MAKING EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR RECOVERY FROM NATURAL DISASTERS, AND FOR OVERSEAS PEACEKEEPING EFFORTS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1998. .)

(SENATE PASSED H.R. 1385, TO CONSOLIDATE, COORDINATE, AND IMPROVE EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING, LITERACY, AND VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAMS IN THE UNITED STATES. .)

(SENATE PASSED H.R. 1273, TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEARS 1998 AND 1999 FOR THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION. .)

(SENATE REJECTED THE GRAMM MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT, WITH INSTRUCTIONS. .)

(SENATE PASSED THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 1150, TO ENSURE THAT FEDERALLY FUNDED AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, EXTENSION, AND EDUCATION ADDRESS HIGH-PRIORITY CONCERNS WITH NATIONAL OR MULTISTATE SIGNIFICANCE, AND TO REFORM, EXTEND, AND ELIMINATE CERTA

(SENATE PASSED S. 1618, TO AMEND THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1934 TO IMPROVE THE PROTECTION OF CONSUMERS AGAINST ''SLAMMING'' BY TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS. .)

(THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE REJECTED A MOTION TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON THE MOTION TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF S. 1873. .)

(SENATE PASSED S. 1244, TO AMEND TITLE 11, UNITED STATE CODE, TO PROTECT CERTAIN CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS. .)

(SENATE PASSED S. 1260, TO AMEND THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 AND THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 TO LIMIT THE CONDUCT OF SECURITIES CLASS ACTIONS UNDER STATE LAW. .)

(SENATE PASSED S.2037, TO AMEND TITLE 17, UNITED STATES CODE, TO IMPLEMENT THE WIPO COPYRIGHT TREATY AND THE WIPO PERFORMANCES AND PHONOGRAMS TREATY, AND TO PROVIDE LIMITATIONS ON COPYRIGHT LIABILITY RELATING TO MATERIAL ONLINE. .)

(SENATE TABLED KENNEDY AMENDMENT NO. 2418, TO ENSURE THAT PARTICIPATING EMPLOYERS CANNOT LAY OFF UNITED STATES WORKERS AND REPLACE THEM WITH TEMPORARY FOREIGN WORKERS UNDER THE H-1B VISA PROGRAM.)

(SENATE TABLED KENNEDY AMENDMENT NO. 2417, TO ENSURE THAT EMPLOYERS RECRUIT QUALIFIED UNITED STATES WORKERS FIRST, BEFORE APPLYING FOR FOREIGN WORKERS UNDER THE H-1B VISA PROGRAM.)

(SENATE PASSED S. 1723, TO AMEND THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT TO ASSIST THE UNITED STATES TO REMAIN COMPETITIVE BY INCREASING THE ACCESS OF THE UNITED STATES FIRMS AND INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO SKILLED PERSONNEL AND BY EXPANDIN

(SENATE FAILED TO TABLE GREGG AMENDMENT NO. 2433 TO AMENDMENT NO. 2420, TO MODIFY THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO CIVIL LIABILITY FOR TOBACCO MANUFACTURERS. .)

(SENATE PASSED H.R. 2709, TO IMPOSE CERTAIN SANCTIONS ON FOREIGN PERSONS WHO TRANSFER ITEMS CONTRIBUTING TO IRAN'S EFFORTS TO ACQUIRE, DEVELOP, OR PRODUCE BALLISTIC MISSILES, AND TO IMPLEMENT THE OBLIGATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES UNDER THE CHEMI

(SENATE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2400, TO AUTHORIZE FUNDS FOR FEDERAL-AID-HIGHWAYS, HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAMS, AND TRANSIT PROGRAMS. .)

(THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE FAILED TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON THE MOTION TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1270, TO AMEND THE NUCLEAR WASTE POLICY ACT OF 1982.)

(THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE FAILED TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON THE MODIFIED COMMITTEE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE. .)

(THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE REJECTED A MOTION TO WAIVE THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974 WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF S. 1415, UNIVERSAL TOBACCO SETTLEMENT ACT. .)

(SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF SUSAN OKI MOLLWAY, OF HAWAII, TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE, CENTRAL DISTRICT, HAWAII.)

(SENATE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2646, TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TO ALLOW TAX-FREE EXPENDITURES FROM EDUCATION INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS FOR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL EXPENSES, AND TO INCREASE THE MAXI

(SENATE REJECTED MURRAY AMENDMENT NO. 2794, TO REPEAL THE RESTRICTION ON THE USE OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FACILITIES FOR ABORTIONS. .)

(SENATE REJECTED BYRD AMENDMENT NO. 3011 TO AMENDMENT NO. 3010, TO REQUIRE SEPARATE TRAINING PLATOONS AND SEPARATE HOUSING FOR MALE AND FEMALE BASIC TRAINEES, AND TO ENSURE AFTER-HOURS PRIVACY FOR BASIC TRAINEES. .)

(SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF A. HOWARD MATZ, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA.)

(SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF VICTORIA A. ROBERTS, OF MICHIGAN, TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN. .)

(SENATE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ACCOMPANYING H.R. 2676, TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TO RESTRUCTURE AND REFORM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.)

(SENATE PASSED S. 2282, TO AMEND THE ARMS EXPORT CONTROL ACT.)

(THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE REJECTED A MOTION TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON THE MOTION TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF S. 2271, THE PROPERTY RIGHTS IMPLEMENTATION ACT OF 1998.)

(SENATE PASSED H.R. 4112, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1999, AS AMENDED. .)

(SENATE TABLED SHELBY AMENDMENT NO. 3338, WITH RESPECT TO EXEMPTING CERTAIN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT OF 1977. .)

(SENATE PASSED H.R. 1151, TO AMEND THE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ACT TO CLARIFY EXISTING LAW WITH REGARD TO THE FIELD OF MEMBERSHIP OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS, TO PRESERVE THE INTEGRITY AND PURPOSE OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS, AND TO ENHANCE SUPERVISORY

(THREE FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE REJECTED A MOTION TO WAIVE THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF HUTCHINSON AMENDMENT NO. 3249, TO TERMINATE THE INTERNAL

(SENATE TABLED THE HUTCHISON AMENDMENT NO. 3413, TO CONDITION THE USE OF APPROPRIATED FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF AN ORDERLY AND HONORABLE REDUCTION OF U.S. GROUND FORCES IN THE REPUBLIC OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA.)

(SENATE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4059, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, FAMILY HOUSING, AND BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1999. .)

(SENATE AGREED TO SPECTER AMENDMENT NO. 3506, TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE NUCLEAR TEST BAN TREATY PREPARATORY COMMISSION.)

(SENATE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 629, TO GRANT THE CONSENT OF THE CONGRESS TO THE TEXAS LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL COMPACT.)

(THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE REJECTED THE MOTION TO INVOKE CLOTURE ON THE MOTION TO PROCEED TO CONSIDER S. 1873, STATING THE POLICY OF THE UNITED STATES REGARDING THE DEPLOYME

(THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE FAILED TO AGREE TO A MOTION TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON AMENDMENT NO. 3554, TO REFORM THE FINANCING OF FEDERAL ELECTIONS. .)

(THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE FAILED TO AGREE TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON THE MOTION TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF S. 1981, TRUTH IN EMPLOYMENT ACT. .)

(TWO-THIRDS OF THE SENATORS VOTING HAVING NOT VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, H.R. 1122, TO AMEND TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE, TO BAN PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTIONS, UPON RECONSIDERATION, WAS REJECTED, AND THE VETO OF THE PRESIDENT WAS SUSTAINED.)

(SENATE PASSED H. R. 3150, TO AMEND TITLE 11, UNITED STATES CODE, AFTER STRIKING ALL AFTER THE ENACTING CLAUSE AND INSERTING IN LIEU THEREOF THE TEXT OF S. 1301, AFTER AGREEING TO A COMMITTEE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, AND TAKING

(SENATE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 6, TO EXTEND THE AUTHORIZATION OF PROGRAMS UNDER THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1965.)

(SENATE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4103, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30,1999.)

(SENATE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT H.R. 3616, TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999 FOR MILITARY ACTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, AND TO PRESCRIBE MILITARY PERSONNEL STRENGTHS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999.)

(SENATE PASSED S. 1092, TO PROVIDE FOR A TRANSFER OF LAND INTERESTS IN ORDER TO FACILITATE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BETWEEN THE CITIES OF COLD BAY, ALASKA, AND KING COVE, ALASKA.)

(SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF SONIA SOTOMAYOR, OF NEW YORK, TO BE UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE SECOND CIRCUIT.)

(SENATE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4101, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30,1999.)

(SENATE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4194, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND FOR SUNDRY INDEPENDENT AGENCIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, CORPORATIONS AND OFFICES FOR THE FIS

(SENATE CONFIRMED THE NOMINATION OF WILLIAM A. FLETCHER, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE U.S. CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE 9TH CIRCUIT.)

(SENATE PASSED H.R. 2431, TO EXPRESS UNITED STATES FOREIGN POLICY WITH RESPECT TO, AND TO STRENGTHEN UNITED STATES ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF, INDIVIDUALS PERSECUTED IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES ON ACCOUNT OF RELIGION TO AUTHORIZE UNITED STATES ACTIONS IN R

(SENATE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4328, THE OMNIBUS CONSOLIDATED AND EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999.)