The most popular programs for the House Highlight type. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?browse=format&id=27 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 16:06:28 GMT House Highlight http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285006-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285006-1 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Representative Ron Paul (R-TX) delivered his farewell address on the House floor. In his remarks he criticized the U.S. government, politicians and special interests, calling for a return to policies that favored personal liberty, and said that the Constitution had failed to limit the scope of an authoritarian bureaucracy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309439-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309439-4 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT U.S. House Reair - Economic Market Intervention Bill Debate (Entire Debate) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281455-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281455-9 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284844-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284844-1 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT A portion of the original telecast of House proceedings was shown as part of C-SPAN's 25 anniversary programming. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158227-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158227-1 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Representative Miller (R-MI) spoke about the release of classified diplomatic cables by Wikileaks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296832-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296832-4 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Members took turns reading brief passages as the entire U.S. Constitution was read aloud in the House chamber. At the end Representative Goodlatte read a portion omitted in the original reading. This was the first reading of the Constitution in the House, although the document had been entered into the Congressional Record in the past. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297341-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297341-5 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284035-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284035-1 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT In an excerpt, House members debated the Impeachment Articles brought against President Clinton. Rep. Livingston's resignation speech was included in this excerpt. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/116798-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/116798-1 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Following a teller vote electing Representative John Boenher (R-OH) as speaker, former Speaker Pelosi talked about the accomplishments of the last Congress and handed the gavel to Speaker Boehner. He then spoke about the goals and agenda for the new Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297301-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297301-5 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285043-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285043-1 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT In this excerpt, the House debates the Ethics Committee recommendation that Rep. Barney Frank be reprimanded by the full House. Rep. Frank was charged with unethical conduct with a male prostitute, Stephen Gobie. These charges included fixing thirty-three parking tickets and writing a memo that was forwarded on official House stationary to Virginia law enforcement officials regarding Mr. Gobie. The House defeated a motion by Rep. Dannemeyer to expel Rep. Frank. The House then defeated a motion by Rep. Gingrich to recommit with instructions to report with a motion to censure. Finally, the House adopted the Ethics Committee report reprimanding Rep. Frank. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13295-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13295-1 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Portions of the first day of the 110th Congress included the clerk's declaration that Representative Nancy Pelosi had been elected as Speaker of the House, the official escort of the new speaker to the chair, Representative Boehner's introduction, and Representative Pelosi's acceptance speech. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196029-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196029-1 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT The House voted to expel Ohio Representative James Traficant for violation of House ethics rules. Ethics Committee members and others presented their cases prior to the final vote of 420 to 1. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171436-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171436-101 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Representative Charles Rangel addressed the House of Representatives, speaking about 13 counts of ethics charges against him. He defended himself and said he would not resign. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294987-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294987-5 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT In this excerpt from the House floor, Representative Giffords made her first appearance since January when she was injured in a shooting. Representative Pelosi recognized Representative Giffords presence as did Representative DeGette. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300833-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300833-5 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284716-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284716-1 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Portions of House debate on health care reform were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292637-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292637-101 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT House members debated the Cars Allowance Rebate System, or Cash for Clunkers. The program used the $1 billion appropriated to it in 4 days instead of the 4 months projected. Congressmen were debating a $2 billion infusion into the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288145-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288145-3 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Representatives Steny Hoyer and Eric Cantor debated passage of health care reform legislation and reconciliation procedures proposed for final passage. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292501-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292501-2 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT House Speaker Boehner (R-OH) and Minority Leader Pelosi (D-CA) spoke about negotiations to avoid the "fiscal cliff," impending tax increases and sequestration budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309887-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309887-5 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Members of the U.S. House of Representatives urged that the House proceed with a relief package for victims of Hurricane Sandy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310149-15 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310149-15 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Members debated forcing the president to withdraw troops from Afghanistan by the end of the year in accordance with the 1973 War Posers Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292450-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292450-7 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT House Speak Nancy Pelosi spoke on the necessity of passing the financial markets bailout bill. She blamed President Bush for the current financial industry turmoil. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281455-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281455-6 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Members debated an amendment to health care reform legislation offered by Representative Stupak that would prohibit federal funding of abortion services in any health exchange be it public or private. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289864-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289864-7 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284293-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284293-1 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Members debated the adoption of House rules on the first day of the 112th Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297301-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297301-8 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Members debated rules for the consideration of the DREAM Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296972-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296972-5 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Members of the House read the Constitution aloud.*This was the second time the document was read on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310341-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310341-3 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) spoke about the July 19 shooting at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307176-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307176-5 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Members debated additional spending for fiscal year 2009. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284293-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284293-4 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT In an excerpt, members debated the rule for legislation which would define marriage and allow states not to recognize same-gender marriages. The bill would also define marriage, for federal purposes, as "only a legal union between one man and one woman." Currently same-gender marriages are not legal in any state, although the Hawaii Supreme Court recently ruled that denying marriage to gay couples may violate equal protection. Reps. Studds and Frank, who previously had declared their homosexuality, spoke in opposition to the legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73595-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73595-1 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284445-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284445-101 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Members debated proposed immigration reforms in the DREAM Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296972-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296972-6 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Representative Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ), submitted her letter of resignation to Speaker Boehner on the dais. Members paid tribute to her service and career, and Representative Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL) read Gifford's resignation letter. On January 8, 2011, Representative Giffords was shot in the head in a Tucson supermarket parking lot at a public meeting with constituents. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303889-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303889-5 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Members debated repeal of health care reform legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297342-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297342-4 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT LIVE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tba http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304430-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304430-4 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Members spoke about conditions in Tibet and the 50th anniversary of the Dalai Lama's exile. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284558-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284558-3 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT House members debated a bill that would add congressional powers to be able to order audits of the Federal Reserve. The Federal Reserve has always been removed from federal politics so that it would not influence the economy to manipulate voters. Supporters argued that more visibility, especially with trillions of dollars at stake, is a good thing. Dissenters argued that the auditing power is a slippery slope and could lead to Congress's corrupting influence over the Fed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307221-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307221-5 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Members of the House of Representatives debated H.Con.Res. 320, legislation concerning the 27th amendment to the Constitution. The previous day, the U.S. archivist formally proclaimed the ratification of the amendment, which was passed by Congress over 200 years ago. The amendment would prohibit Congress from passing a pay raise that would take effect before the beginning of the next term of Congress. Questions have been raised about whether the amendment affects the automatic cost of living increases in congressional pay. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26144-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26144-1 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284007-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284007-1 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Majority Leader Cantor (R-VA) and Minority Whip Hoyer (D-MD) spoke about the pending sequestration, automatic spending cuts set to take place on March 1, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311167-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311167-6 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT In an excerpt, Rep. Livingston surprised House colleagues by announcing that he would withdraw his name from nomination for Speaker of the House and would also resign his House seat in a few months. This followed the publication of news stories about his extra-marital affairs. He said he was resigning to set an example for President Clinton, whom he thought should resign also. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/116810-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/116810-1 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Speaker Boehner spoke on the House floor about an Obama administration ruling on a provision included in the 2010 health care law. The ruling requires church-affiliated employers to cover contraceptives and other preventive services in their health insurance plans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304322-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304322-4 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Rep. Gephardt congratulated Rep. Gingrich and the Republicans, and expressed his hopes for bipartisan cooperation in the 104th Congress. Rep. Gingrich spoke about some of his political heros, such as Henry Clay, and also expressed his hopes for bipartisanship and invigorating influence from the numerous freshmen representatives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62500-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62500-1 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT In an excerpt from the U.S. House, the members debated the repeal of the Affordable Care Act. They voted to repeal the law 244-185. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307001-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307001-5 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Bush vetoed S. 1722, the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act, action that was upheld when the United States Senate failed by two votes to override that veto. The legislation would have extended federal unemployment benefits to the nation's estimated seven million unemployed workers. At the time, President Bush called the bill unnecessary, saying the recession was over and that the legislation would break the federal budget agreement worked out last year by the White House and the Congress. Since then, Democrats and Republicans have been debating the issue of unemployment and how best to help those workers who have exhausted their 26 weeks of federal unemployment assistance and at the same time strengthen the nation's slumping economy. On Wednesday the U.S. States House of Representatives kept the lights of Capitol Hill burning all night long, as members from both sides of the aisle took to the floor of the House to debate these and other economic issues following the end of Wednesday's legislative business. The speeches during the period called Special Orders, which began around 9:30 P.M. Wednesday night, continued until nearly 10:00 A.M. Thursday morning. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22328-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22328-1 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Representative Kucinich (D-OH) introduced an impeachment resolution against President Bush related with the failure to find weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. His remarks begin 6 hours and 27 minutes into the session. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206339-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206339-1 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Representative Kucinich (D-OH) spoke about political unrest in Libya and U.S. military operations in support of United Nations resolution 1973. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298769-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298769-4 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT The opening of the 112th Congress included a roll call of members, election of a speaker, and remarks by the outgoing and incoming speaker. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297301-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297301-6 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT