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Governor Michael Dukakis, Democratic presidential Nominee spoke at a campaign rally in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The Senate passed H.R. 4030, to reauthorize and amend certain wildlife laws. The Senate passed H.R. 1801, to amend the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, to authorize f…

The Senate began consideration of H.R. 5210, to prevent the manufacturing, distribution, and use of illegal drugs. The Senate concurred in the amendment of the House to S. 1236, to reauthori…

The U.S. Senate held a session on the parental leave bill.

The Senate Foreign Relations Special Subcommittee held a hearing on War Powers. Secretary of Defense Frank Carlucci, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral William Crowe, and several …

The Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on War Powers held a hearing and witnesses including former President Gerald Ford testified on whether the 1973 War Powers Resolution should be amen…

The Senate Foreign Relations War Powers Subcommittee held a hearing to review the War Powers Resolution of 1973 and received testimony from Albert Lakeland, former Minority Staff Director, S…

A segment of the floor proceedings of the U.S. Senate featured the return of Senator Joseph Biden (D-DE) to the chamber following surgery for a brain aneurysm. Members from both parties spok…

The Senate convened for legislative business.

Senator Joseph Biden made a statement explaining accusations contained in the “killer tape” distributed to reporters by the Dukakis campaign. Biden said that his speech writer used a Robert …

In this 1987 presidential campaign appearance, Senator Joe Biden (D-DE) spoke about his plans to run for president and outlined his political agenda. He was also asked about his academic rec…

Senator Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the Democratic presidential primary race, citing reasons of certain mistakes he made, plus his responsibility to the Senate Judiciary Committe…

Guests roasted Senator Bill Bradley.

Candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination debated education issues.

Democratic candidates roasted Paul McEachern at a fundraising brunch in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Democratic candidates speak at a steakfry dinner in Iowa.

Senator Biden (D-DE) spoke at the 1987 California State Democratic Convention. Topics included education, the U.S. economy, social challenge, and the Democratic presidential nomination race.

Senator Biden (D-DE) addressed New Hampshire supporters about his campaign. Topics included biographies of previous Democratic presidents and the U.S. economy. He answered audience members' …