Congressional Term Limits
In an excerpt, members debated a constitutional amendment on congressional term limits.
209 viewsIn an excerpt, members debated a constitutional amendment on congressional term limits.
209 viewsIn the last of four hearings, the Task Force on Indian Trust Fund Management heard testimony from departmental attorneys and others concerning possible ways to reform the management of such…
360 viewsThe U.S. House of Representatives gave floor speeches. A Point of Order was made during the floor proceedings to assert that the rules of procedure are being violated. the chair’s ruling may…
View in Congressional Chronicle460 viewsCurrent news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes a…
94 viewsThe US Senate met to talk about the Fiscal Year 1997 funding for Veterans and Housing programs.
View in Congressional Chronicle396 viewsAs part of a symposium on “The Role of Ethics and Gender in Government Relations,” the panelists spoke about the relationship between members of Congress and lobbyists. They also examined th…
111 viewsHouse Members debated H.R. 123, a bill which would make English the official language of the U.S. government, with some exceptions, which would mandate that citizens use English in all their…
683 viewsThe House convened for debate on fishing legislation.
View in Congressional Chronicle888 viewsOn this day, after a period of one-minute speeches, the House took up consideration of a $12.1 billion Interior Dept Spending Bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle598 viewsMembers of the US House of Representatives debated an amendment sponsored by Representative Republican Frank Riggs of California to H.R. 1227 which would increase the minimum wage to $4.75 p…
188 viewsThe House began with one-minute speeches from members before moving on to work on the Fiscal Year 1997 Budget Resolution. After their legislative business was concluded, they ended with Spec…
View in Congressional Chronicle806 viewsUnited States House of Representatives, Session for May 15th, 1996. The House Debated Federal Land in Utah, Defense Spending, FY 1997 Budget Resolution, and Special Order Speeches.
View in Congressional Chronicle713 viewsThe House met to debate on the Ocean Shipping Reform Act and funding for the U.S. Marshalls Service. The session began with One-Minute speeches on a variety of issues, then debated the batte…
View in Congressional Chronicle470 viewsThe U.S. House opened with prayer by the House Chaplain. The members voted on approving the Journal. Then Representative Elijah Cummings, who won on April 16th in a Special Election to fill …
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