House Session
The House debated the use of Social Security funds for other federal programs.
REP. TRAFICANT - "BEAM ME UP!": Rep. Jim Traficant (D-OH) speaks on the House floor on September 29, 1997, using his signature phrase, "Beam… read more
REP. TRAFICANT - "BEAM ME UP!": Rep. Jim Traficant (D-OH) speaks on the House floor on September 29, 1997, using his signature phrase, "Beam me up." In 2002, the House voted 420-1 to expel Mr. Traficant for violation of ethics rules after a felony conviction which sent him to prison for 7 years. He ran again for Congress from prison, winning 15 percent of the vote. close
The House debated the use of Social Security funds for other federal programs.
Bills Introduced: 18 public bills, H.R. 4180-4197; and 5 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 298-299 and H. Res. 461-463, were int…
Bills Introduced: 25 public bills, H.R. 5499-5523; 4 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 430-432, and H. Res. 643 were introduced.…
The House of Representatives continued debate on the articles of impeachment against President Clinton. Representative B…