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

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

During a speech at the Cody County Chamber-Commerce in Wyoming, Senator Alan Simpson (R-WY) announced that he would retire at the end of his term. He became the twelfth senator, and the four…

House and Senate Budget Committee conferees worked on a final version of the budget reconciliation bill, which attempts to balance the federal budget in seven years.

Participants discussed the role of money in U.S. politics, especially in campaigns. They examined how money has influenced campaigns and intensified voter discontent with both parties and th…

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.

The Senate met for legislative business.

The U.S. Senate continued work on the Budget Reconciliation Bill along with several amendments to the bill. The bill would reduce federal spending $633 billion and reduce taxes $224 billion …

Republican senators talked with reporters about the Medicare reform legislation which will be debated in the Senate.

Senators debated amendments to the Foreign Operations section of the FY '96 Spending Bill. This is an incomplete program.

The Senate returned to consideration of and passed the Welfare Reform Act, 87-12. Afterward, lawmakers resumed debate on the fiscal year 1996 Department of Agriculture spending bill, which a…

Senator Bob Dole, R-Kansas, Republican Leader, and other Republican Senators talked with the media about the vote on the Welfare Reform Bill. The bill passed the Senate 87 to 12. Following p…

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…