Videos

A Press Conference was held in response to the Supreme Court case “Adarand v. Pena,” which questions the practice of affirmative action in awarding federal contracts. Adarand lost the cont…

Senator Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) addressed supporters in the Baltimore/Washington airport the week before the Maryland primary. After receiving the endorsement of former House member Mitchell, Se…

The Congressional Black Caucus held a hearing entitled Black America in Crisis.

The House debated appropriation and revenue bills for fiscal year 1987. Note: There is video breakup.

The House debated divestment from South Africa in response to continued apartheid rule. Note: Due to the age of the original tapes, footage is intermittent and missing. This is an incomple…

The House debated the omnibus budget reconciliation act and foreign policy actions taken place in Nicaragua. Note: This is an incomplete program.

Chairman Paul Kirk gave the keynote speech at the fundraiser dinner. Candidates for U.S. Senate were interviewed.

The House debated the hazardous-waste cleanup program. Amendments that were debated included legislation concerning the public accountability of chemical emissions, that allows individuals h…

The House debated a bill to establish new quotas on textile imports and promote growth in domestic textile industries. Note: This is an incomplete program.

The House debated the adoption of a conference report recommending sanctions against South Africa until the end of apartheid and racial segregation. Note: This is an incomplete program.

Parren Mitchell talked about being a representative and the influences in his life.

The House met to consider legislation addressing food aid to and famine relief in Africa. Note: This is an incomplete program.

The House met for legislative business.

The House met to consider legislation addressing prescription drug prices, drug patent reform, and funding proposals. Members also discussed immigration reform and student loans. Note: This…

Members debated the merits of proposed military weapon systems. Note: This is an incomplete program.

The House met to discuss proposals related to school prayer. Note: This is an incomplete program.

The House met to consider a reconciliation rule adjusting levels of Medicare payments and funding. Note: This is an incomplete program.

Prime Minister Garret Fitzgerald of Ireland addressed a joint session of Congress.