Senator Byrd told a reporter later that he could not remember when the tactic had last been used on a subcommittee measure.

Senator Byrd was asked this morning why that crisis atmosphere had dissipated.

Senator Byrd said he had "heard from many families anxious to know when their deployed loved ones might return home."

Soon thereafter, we got more bad news, this time from Senator Byrd.

But Senator Byrd was unwilling to see the issue that way.

Senator Byrd said his proposal would cost a maximum of $700 million.

Senator Byrd attended today's session but did not ask questions.

But we are making progress, thanks in large part to the efforts of Senator Byrd.

Senator Byrd said he was worried that his side would lose.

Senator Byrd said the anti-drug package was "90 percent" complete.

Senator Byrd told a reporter later that he could not remember when the tactic had last been used on a subcommittee measure.

Senator Byrd was asked this morning why that crisis atmosphere had dissipated.

Senator Byrd said he had "heard from many families anxious to know when their deployed loved ones might return home."

Soon thereafter, we got more bad news, this time from Senator Byrd.

But Senator Byrd was unwilling to see the issue that way.

Senator Byrd said his proposal would cost a maximum of $700 million.

Senator Byrd attended today's session but did not ask questions.

But we are making progress, thanks in large part to the efforts of Senator Byrd.

Senator Byrd said he was worried that his side would lose.

Senator Byrd said the anti-drug package was "90 percent" complete.