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U.S. Representative David Bonior Democratic Whip (D) asked the adjournment of the House through unanimous consent.

The House met to complete their legislative business before Thanksgiving. They debated legislation on campaign finance reform, which would set limits on campaign donations and on Congression…

The United States House of Representatives convened for a rare Sunday session to finalize business before adjourning for the holidays. They worked on 13 bills under suspension of the rules, …

In an excerpt from the eleven-hour debate, House members alternated speaking on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which aimed to eliminate most tariff and other trade barriers…

The U.S. House of Representatives met on a special Saturday session to try to finish business before the holiday recess. They considered 23 suspension bills, the intelligence authorization c…

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

This rally, sponsored by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), was in opposition to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Speakers encouraged…

The U.S. House of Representatives debated 21 Bills under suspension of the rules and Fiscal Year 1994 Defense Authorization Bill. Suspension bills are noncontroversial and bypass the normal …

Excerpt from the United States House of Representatives session on November 10, 1993 with members debate on the Brady Handgun Control Bill and the rule for the bill.

United States House of Representative session on November 10, 1993, that included one-minute speeches and the conference report to the FY' 94 Defense Department Appropriations Bill and the B…

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.

One by one, House Republicans and one House Democrat spoke in front of the U.S. Capitol discussing their opposition to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Following statements b…

The U.S. House of Representatives took up a half dozen bills under a procedure known as Suspension of the Rules and also the Maritime Security & Competitiveness Act.

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.…

U.S. House of Representative met and debated the FY '94 appropriations bills for the military and for the District of Columbia.

U.S. House of Representatives convened and debated FY '94 Veterans Affairs & HUD Appropriations, and H. R. 276. The House voted on H. Res 275 - The Rules to the Conference Report on '94 Vete…

U.S. House Of Representatives session of the house debated Unemployment Insurance Extension Bill. This bill would apply to persons whose unemployment benefits recently expired. The extension…

The House of Representatives met for legislative business. Senators gave one-minute-speeches and debated on the floor. They voted on H. R. 2739, Aviation Infrastructure Investment Act.

Rep. Gerald Solomon (R-NY) announced that he would run for House Republican Leader following the retirement announcement of Rep. Bob Michal (R-IL).