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In today’s session of the U.S. House of Representatives, the House took up continued consideration of the Mining Reform Bill. The House also took up a measure to make it a federal crime to u…

The U.S. House of Representatives voted on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The vote was 231-190 in favor of passage.

The U.S. House of Representatives, on this day, took up four bills under suspension of the rules, meaning these are non-controversial bills and are expected to easily pass the House. The Hou…

The U.S. House of Representatives debated legislation concerning the extension of unemployment benefits, as well as a resolution to remove U.S. troops from Somalia.

The House of Representatives considered thirteen bills. Among them was a resolution that would allow President Bill Clinton to withdraw most troops from Somalia.

The House of Representatives took up conference motions on an Unemployment Compensation Bill and the Maritime Security Competitiveness

The House Session began with one minute speeches. Members spoke for one minute on topics of their choice. The House then took up House Resolution HR 287, short term Government Spending Bill.…

The House considered the FY 94' Appropriations Bills for the Defense Department, Energy & Water, and a bill providing for a Biological and Animal Research agency. The DOD bill provides $240 …

The business of the day in this House session includes fiscal year 1994 bills.

The U.S. House considered two bills under suspension of the rules. One would permanently extend the authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission and Treasury Department to monitor and…

Twenty one bills were considered under Suspension of the Rules. After the bills were completed the House took up the Hatch Act Reform Bill which would eliminate some restrictions on Federal…

A vote on President Clinton’s Budget Reconciliation Plan and FY '94 Agriculture Appropriations Bill.

The National Political Congress of Black Women held a leadership round table during its annual convention. Political and business leaders spoke about the political and economic problems faci…

U.S. House of Representatives session on June 15, 1993 with one-minute speeches and debate on the “Striker Replacement” Bill and Foreign Aid Authorization.

The House worked on two supplemental Appropriations bills. $1.8 Billion for Federal Government programs for Fiscal Year 1993 and $842 million for summer jobs programs, water treatment and co…

United States House of Representatives session May 25, 1993 with debate on American Troops in Somalia.

The U.S. House convened to debate and vote on the Passenger Vessel Safety Act among other business. Following their legislative business, members were allowed to give speeches during special…

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives continued work on President Clinton’s Economic Plan that was unveiled on February 17th. This was the FY 1994 Budget Resolution Economic Stimulus …

The House of Representatives met for Legislative business. Members debated the Family & Medical Leave Bill - H.R. 1. The Bill would require businesses with more than 50 employees to provide …