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On March 19, 1979, C-SPAN transmitted live video of the U.S. House of Representatives in session. This was the first time the House permitted live television. The Senate followed seven years…

The House disagreed to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4387 Intelligence Authorization Act making appropriations for FY89. Also the House agreed to the Foley motion to table the Walker motion t…

The House agreed to H.Res. 499 impeaching Alcee L. Hastings, Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, for high crimes and misdemeanors. The House disagreed to t…

CR, pp. H3273-H3354. The House passed H.R. 4567, granting appropriations for energy and water development for fiscal year 1989.

CR, pp. H2813-H2900. The House continued consideration of H.R. 4264, the Defense Authorization Bill. The Solarz amendment was passed, expressing the sense of Congress that the President shou…

CR, pp. H1659-H1855. The House passed Res.422, to support the INF Treaty and to provide for the continued security of NATO. The House also passed H.R. 4401, to amend the Communications Act o…

The House agreed to debate H.R. 3932, to amend the Presidential Transition Act of 1963 to provide for a more orderly transfer of executive power. The House passed H.R. 3396, to provide for t…

The House debated H.R. 1748, The Defense Department Authorization For FY 1988 & 1989.

CR, pp. H10119-H10507. The House disagreed to the Senate amendment to H.R. 3051, to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to establish minimum standards relating to air carrier passenger se…

After short interviews, the House Subcommittee on Energy and Commerce heard testimony on amendments to the Clean Air Act. The hearing was interrupted by House votes during the proceeding. No…

The House debated appropriation and revenue bills for fiscal year 1987. Note: There is video breakup.

Witnesses testified on the effects that the proposed comprehensive tax reform will have on their industries.

The House debated limiting funding of certain weapon systems, the use of weapon systems under the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty, and whether the weapon systems remain useful defensively agai…

The House met to consider legislation addressing prescription drug prices, drug patent reform, and funding proposals. Members also discussed immigration reform and student loans. Note: This…

The House met to debate legislation providing increased funding for foreign language instruction. Note: This is an incomplete program and not all speakers are available.

Members debated providing military aid to El Salvador. Due to the age of the original tapes, footage is intermittent and missing.

The 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…

The House met to debate legislation providing increased funding for foreign language instruction.

The house met to consider legislation addressing prescription drug prices, drug patent reform, and funding proposals. Members also discussed immigration reform and student loans.