Senator Strom Thurmond says it would be disastrous for conservatives.

Senator Strom Thurmond stopped including that 1948 segregationist campaign in his list of accomplishments some time ago.

A "hold" placed on the bill by Senator Strom Thurmond prevents it from reaching the floor.

In 1957, Senator Strom Thurmond broke a record by holding the floor for more than 24 hours.

Senator Strom Thurmond of South Carolina is 97 and in poor health.

Senator Strom Thurmond of South Carolina is 98 and clearly failing.

Senator Strom thurmond of South Carolina, who recently turned 90, has conducted his career against a fabulously rich and complex backdrop.

Senator Strom Thurmond resumed his role as president pro tempore.

Senator Strom Thurmond will be 88 then and might retire; then again, he might not.

But a growing number of senators have said they will look at the issue anew in deference to Senator Strom Thurmond.

Senator Strom Thurmond says it would be disastrous for conservatives.

Senator Strom Thurmond stopped including that 1948 segregationist campaign in his list of accomplishments some time ago.

A "hold" placed on the bill by Senator Strom Thurmond prevents it from reaching the floor.

In 1957, Senator Strom Thurmond broke a record by holding the floor for more than 24 hours.

Senator Strom Thurmond of South Carolina is 97 and in poor health.

Senator Strom Thurmond of South Carolina is 98 and clearly failing.

Senator Strom thurmond of South Carolina, who recently turned 90, has conducted his career against a fabulously rich and complex backdrop.

Senator Strom Thurmond resumed his role as president pro tempore.

Senator Strom Thurmond will be 88 then and might retire; then again, he might not.

But a growing number of senators have said they will look at the issue anew in deference to Senator Strom Thurmond.