House Session
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 258 to 176 to begin an impeachment inquiry into President Bill Clinton.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,784 viewsThe U.S. House of Representatives voted 258 to 176 to begin an impeachment inquiry into President Bill Clinton.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,784 viewsOfficials, candidates, and others spoke about their support for Vice President Gore’s candidacy, and core Democratic values. Among the issues they addressed were health care, raising the min…
1,302 viewsHouse 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.
247 viewsThe House passed $10.5 billion for military construction for the next fiscal year budget, which includes new barracks, family housing, and medical facilities. Members also approved a $15 bil…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,985 viewsThe House of Representatives debated the use of military force with Iraq. Note: there is recording problems due to solar flares at around 16:50 hours.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,275 viewsSenate Democratic Leader Daschle and House Democratic Leader Gephardt reviewed the first 100 days of the 104th Congress and critiqued the Republican Contract with America. Democratic Governo…
178 viewsDemocratic leaders criticized the Republican agenda in several respects, including their cuts to social programs and delay in passing appropriations bills. They also answered reporters' ques…
91 viewsOn the final day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, IL, party leaders, legislators and others talked about the Clinton presidential candidacy and his abil…
2,635 viewsIn excerpts from the House floor, House Speaker Tom Foley (D-WA) and Minority Leader Robert Michel (R-IL) saluted each other and said farewell to their colleagues. Democratic Whip David Boni…
676 viewsRepresentatives Bonior and McDermott spoke to reporters about their recent trip to Iraq, their opposition to military action against Iraq, and criticism they received for their trip. Followi…
49 viewsDue to technical problems, the full House session is not available.
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