Opposition to War in Iraq
Former members of congress spoke about their opposition to war with Iraq. Following prepared remarks, they responded to questions from the audience.
194 viewsFormer members of congress spoke about their opposition to war with Iraq. Following prepared remarks, they responded to questions from the audience.
194 viewsSenator Paul Simon (D-IL) spoke at a campaign rally at the Best Western Starlite Village Motel.
55 viewsThe House debated providing $27 million in humanitarian aid to Nicaraguan refugees and to prohibit direct aid to the Contras. Note: This is an incomplete program.
77 viewsThe House debated contempt of congress actions against Ralph Berstein for refusing to testify before the House Foreign Affairs committee.
156 viewsThe House debated the hazardous-waste cleanup program. Amendments that were debated included legislation concerning the public accountability of chemical emissions, that allows individuals h…
View in Congressional Chronicle353 viewsThe House met to consider a resolution in support of the Genocide Convention, legislation amending and simplifying sections of the internal revenue code, and legislation creating a framework…
189 viewsThe House met to consider legislation providing $3 billion in emergency credit and debt adjustment to financially stressed farmers and ranchers. Note: This is an incomplete program.
View in Congressional Chronicle295 viewsThe House met to consider legislation to update and reauthorize the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. They sought to create a new framework to accelerate…
View in Congressional Chronicle385 viewsDignitaries addressed the Democratic National Convention. Presidential candidates were nominated. The delegates voted for their candidate with Walter Mondale being the winner. Note: This is…
2,549 viewsMembers debated legislation pertaining to organ transplants. Note: This is an incomplete program.
View in Congressional Chronicle263 viewsMembers debated the merits of proposed military weapon systems. Note: This is an incomplete program.
389 viewsThe House met to debate legislation related to defense appropriations. Note: This is an incomplete program.
View in Congressional Chronicle388 viewsThe House met to debate legislation providing increased funding for foreign language instruction. Note: This is an incomplete program and not all speakers are available.
View in Congressional Chronicle456 viewsMembers debated providing military aid to El Salvador. Due to the age of the original tapes, footage is intermittent and missing.
View in Congressional Chronicle741 viewsThe House met for legislative session. Speaker Tip O’Neill’s words were taken down when he answered Representative Newt Gingrich (R-GA) on the floor concerning the Speaker’s decision to orde…
View in Congressional Chronicle26,279 viewsThe House met to debate legislation repealing a law imposing a balanced federal budget by 1981 and restoring an annual $3,000 deduction for members of Congress.
335 viewsThe House met to consider legislation providing $3 billion in emergency credit and debt adjustment to financially stressed farmers and ranchers.
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