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In an excerpt, senators debated President Clinton’s request for congressional support of his plan to send 20,000 U.S. troops to Bosnia as part of a NATO peacekeeping force.

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

At a local hospital dedication ceremony, Senator Mark Hatfield (R-OR) ended his remarks about the hospital by announcing that he is retiring after five terms in the Senate. He also talked ab…

The U.S. Senate debated S1316, Safe Drinking Water Bill

Dr. Richard Halverson, former Senate Chaplain, died on November 28, 1995. He was remembered for his service to the Senate.

Republican members of Appropriations Committees from both houses spoke with reporters about the legislative agenda prior to a meeting about budget negotiations.

The Senate met and debated the continuing resolution which is a Temporary funding Bill to fund the Government.

Members of the US Senate met to debate several bills and amendments.

Senator Packwood delivered his resignation speech at o’clock.

In an excerpt, Senator Bob Packwood (R-OR) gave his resignation speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate. After his announcement, several of his colleagues paid tribute to him. He resigned aft…

Republican leaders from both houses of Congress talked with reporters about the congressional agenda.

The Senate considered Department of Defense appropriations for fiscal year 1996. Members also confirmed Lawrence Summers' nomination for deputy secretary of the treasury.

The Senate continued consideration of and passed Department of Transportation appropriations for fiscal year 1996. Members also debated and voted on amendments to Department of Defense appro…

The Senate continued debate on and then passed the fiscal year 1996 Interior appropriations bill. The bill provides $12 billion for the Department of the Interior and other federal agencies.…

The Senate debated the military construction appropriation and rescissions bill.