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What’s the history of congressional reform and what’s the outlook for continued modernization of Congress? The Association of Former Members of Congress hosted a discussion on the topic, inc…

The U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress remembered colleagues who had died in the last year. Those honored included: former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole (R-KS) and former Repre…

Judge Kenneth Starr spoke about the history of the presidency, the role of the president in the federal government, and about the impeachment inquiry which he initiated. Following his commen…

United States House of Representatives session on September 17, 1996, included taking up more than twenty bills under suspension of the rules procedures.

On this day, the House Savings and Construction Act of 1996. They also took up H.R. 3564, The NATO Enlargement Facilitation Act, which would allow membership in NATO of some eastern European…

United States House of Representatives session on July 17, 1996, debated the Treasury and Postal Spending, Safe Drinking Water Act Reauthorization, and Welfare Reform.

The House of Representatives debated Fiscal Year 1997 Legislative Spending Bill and Fiscal Year 1997 Labor, Health and Education Spending Bill.

On this day, the House took up the Most Favored Nation (MFN) status with China, debating whether to grant MFN status to China for another year. They also then considered the Fiscal Year 1997…

The House of Representatives continued discussion on the Fiscal Year 1997 Federal Budget.

United 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.

The United States House of Representatives had morning hour where members were allowed to make general speeches regarding any topic of their choosing.

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF APRIL 15, 1996 104TH CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION 12:07 A.M. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:30 …

Committee members heard testimony from three economists about alternatives to the current tax system, including flat and consumption taxes, and their impacts on the U.S. economy.

Committee members heard testimony concerning the implementation of the latest round of GATT agreements, especially the World Trade Organization. In this portion, representatives of various i…

U.S. House members debate a budget plan proposed by President Clinton.

The House met to debate the extension of the U.S. debt.