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The Senate passed S. 975 to amend the Job Training Partnership Act to encourage a broader range of training and job placement for women. The Senate passed S.J.Res. 178 to express U.S. suppor…

The Senate passed H.R. 3660 relating to reform of Ethics in Government Act of 1978. H.R. 498 was passed, to strengthen law enforcement in Indian country. S. 1783 passed to improve Indian chi…

The Senate passed H.R.3610 making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of DC for FY90. The S…

Senate session 11/2/89.

Republican Congressional Leaders spoke with Reporters outside of The White House

The Senate Judiciary Committee looked into the question of restoring the pension benefits of retired Lt. Col. Oliver North who was stripped of his military pension after being found guilty o…

A Senate session including speakers about the Budget Reconciliation Bill and Sen.Byrd talking about Senate history.

The Senate began consideration of H.R. 2978, to amend section 700 of title 18, United State Code, to protect the physical integrity of the flag. Biden/Thurmond Amendment to H.R. 2978 was ado…

The Senate passed H.R. 3015, making appropriations for the Department of Transportation and related agencies for FY90. The Senate resumed consideration of H.R. 3072, making appropriations fo…

The committee debated the new strategies presented by William Bennett to combat illegal drugs. The committee considered whether or not the goals that are set out can be met with the resource…

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 7-7 today on Lucas to be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights. The split vote meant that Lucas' nomination was rejected and would not go to the fl…

The committee, chaired by Senator Joe Biden (D-DE), met to review the status of William Lucas as nominee for assistant attorney general of civil rights in the Justice Department. The committ…

After a bipartisan meeting on defense strategies against the Soviet Union, President George H.W. Bush and senators answered questions from reporters both inside and outside the White House.

The Senate considered several pieces of legislation to deal with bill S.1160 which deals with the State Department Authorization.

The Senate continued consideration of S. 1160, which would authorize funds for FY90 for the Department of State, the U.S. Information Agency, and the Board for International Broadcasting.

The Senate confirmed the nomination of Chic Hecht, of Nevada, to be Ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.

The Senate agreed to S. Res. 151, to express the sense of the Senate on the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court declaring unconstitutional the Texas statute prohibiting the desecration of the…

The Senate agreed to S.Res. 130 by a voice vote, recognizing the May 25, 1989 convening of U.S.S.R. Congress of People’s Deputies. The Senate agreed to S.Res. 132 by a voice vote, expressing…

The Senate continued consideration of S.J. Res. 113, prohibiting the export of technology, defense articles, and defense services to codevelop or coproduce the FSX aircraft with Japan. An un…