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The Senate was in recess so the democraticts could attend the bicamrel caucus then they were to continue the abortion debate.

Senator Spencer Abraham, D-Michigan spoke about the need for higher economic growth rates for the U.S. to remain globally competitive and examined how Republican policies, such as tax cuts a…

The United States Senate met got morning business and to discuss the Fiscal Year 1997 12.7 Billion dollar proposal for Interior spending. No votes were planned for the Senate that day. A ser…

The first-morning session of the 1996 Republican National Convention included arrangements and rules, as well as, speeches by Republican congressional and gubernatorial candidates.

Senators debated the conference report on welfare reform legislation that would allow states more control over the program and limit able-bodied persons to a lifetime limit of five years on …

Guests gathered to celebrate Michigan State University’s publishing of a new book entitled, “Philip Hart: The Conscience of the Senate.” Several senators who knew him paid tribute to his com…

Senator Sheila Frahm (R-KS) was sworn in to replace retiring Majority Leader Bob Dole (R-KS). After several members paid tribute to Senator Dole, they began debate over the FY '97 budget res…

Republican members of Congress, Republican campaign contributors and others gathered at a fund-raising dinner for the 1996 congressional campaign. Speaker Gingrich and Majority Leader Dole s…

The Senate considered judicial nominations.

The Senate continued consideration of a fiscal year 1997 budget plan.

The Senate continued consideration of a fiscal year 1997 budget plan.

The Senate continued debate on a fiscal year 1997 budget plan.

The Senate began debate on a fiscal year 1997 budget plan.

The Senate continued debate on an illegal immigration reform bill, with votes on amendments happening throughout the day. The measure would increase the number the of border patrol agents an…

The Senate continued debate on an illegal immigration bill that would increase the number the of border patrol agents and also build a 14-mile triple fence along the U.S.-Mexico border near …

Following a period of morning business, the Senate resumed debate on an illegal immigration bill that would increase the number of border patrol agents and also build a 14-mile triple fence …

The Senate began debate on a term limits constitutional amendment, which would limit the number of terms members of Congress could serve.

The Senate debated a health insurance reform bill that would allow workers to change jobs without losing their health coverage. It also prevents workers from being denied coverage for a pre-…