Senate Session

Senators debated the conference report on welfare reform legislation that would allow states more control over the program and limit able-bo… read more

Senators debated the conference report on welfare reform legislation that would allow states more control over the program and limit able-bodied persons to a lifetime limit of five years on welfare. During the vote on final passage at about 8:00 pm, about 10 protestors in the Senate chamber, shouted, “Shame! Shame! Shame!” Senators passed the measure by a 78 to 21 vote. close

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Program ID:
74048-1
Category:
Senate Proceeding
Format:
Senate Proceeding
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Aug 01, 1996 | 9:28am EDT | C-SPAN 2

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  • Aug 01, 1996 | 9:28am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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