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Democrats react to a House measure to change its ethics rules. The new rule would allow members to receive unlimited amounts of money in book royalties, but no book advances. They argue that…

The U.S. House of Representatives opened with prayer. The House approved the Journal. The House proceeded to one-minute speeches. Later the House debated a bill considering Book royalties fo…

Members of the U.S. House of Representative met and focused on a conference report to a bill to terminate the Interstate Commerce Commission. Also, members debated appropriations for the Dis…

U.S. House members debate a budget plan proposed by President Clinton.

On this day, the House considered a bill to authorize defense spending for FY '96. They also needed to consider a temporary spending bill to keep the government funded or else face a governm…

A conference committee made up of members of the House and Senate Commerce Committees and the House Judiciary Committee worked out differences in the Telecommunications Deregulation Act

The House approved an $82 billion spending bill for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development.

With Rep. Ackerman acting as master of ceremonies, many Democratic dignitaries humorously “roasted” Leon Panetta in the annual fundraising event.

The U.S. House met to debate and vote on the privatization of Amtrak and the ethics investigation of Representative Newt Gingrich (R-GA).

The U.S. House met to vote on charitable gifts and debate and vote on amendments to lobbying reform.

After meeting with President Clinton, Democratic leaders talked to reporters about their commitment to support President Clinton in the debate over the budget. They emphasized their commitme…

The U.S. House is returning from a recess. The House opened up with prayer and then went to one-minute speeches. The House session included debates on the FY '96 spending bill, the spending …

Democratic members of the House of Representatives spoke outside the U.S. Capitol to discuss the upcoming House schedule and on going budget negotiations. Following statements members answer…

First, Representative John Boehner R-OH followed by the House Democratic leader and other members talked with reporters about the lack of a continuing resolution to reopen the federal govern…

The U.S. House of Representative convened and debated Bills to change rules regarding gifts to House members and staff. Members also debated Lobby reform and defense spending.

House of Representatives met for session to discuss bills.