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The Senate debated a balanced budget bill. Because temporary funding had expired, the government continued in a partial shutdown.

The Senate debated and passed the Whitewater Subpoena Resolution, which directs Senate lawyers to begin a civil court case to order these notes be turned over.

Republican leaders talked with reporters about proposed changes in drug policy and announced a task force to address drug use in youngsters. They also talked about the resignation of Drug Of…

The Senate considered the flag desecration amendment, among other things.

The Senate debated a proposed constitutional amendment to allow laws that protect the U.S. flag.

The U.S. Senate opened with prayer by the Senate Chaplain. Members spoke on any topic during morning speeches. Later the Senate debated flag desecration. During this session, no votes were s…

Committee members heard testimony from former White House officials and others concerning whether the administration influenced investigations into Madison Guaranty Savings and Loan. Mr. Ken…

Senators debated a Constitutional amendment that would allow states to enact laws prohibiting the desecration of the U.S. flag.

The Senate debated a Flag Desecration Amendment to the Constitution.

This Senate debated a House-passed constitutional amendment banning flag desecration as well as the Partial-Birth Abortions Act.

Senators continued debate on H.R. 1833, a bill to ban a certain type of abortion procedure usually performed late in a pregnancy. The Senate voted 91 to 6 to recommit the bill to the Judicia…

The U.S. Senate met to debate Social Security Funding and Congressional Funding. Before debate, Morning Business was held where Senators can speak up to an hour on a topic of their choosing.

Current 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…

The Senate resumed consideration of the Cuban trade embargo bill.