The first televised session of the U.S. House of Representatives was shown. On March 19, 1979, C-SPAN transmitted live video of the U.S. House of Representatives in session. This was the first time the House permitted live television. The Senate followed seven years later in 1986.
10:00AM - 12:00PM ETHouse Session
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Briefings for March 19, 1979
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Hearings for March 19, 1979
Today
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Statistics
2020 Year End Statistics118th Congress - House
Total Hours: 299 (After 152 days)
Debate104 Hours
Special Orders57 Hours
Votes64 Hours
One Minute Speeches27 Hours
Morning Hour24 Hours
Opening Procedures2 Hours
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Source: Resume of Congressional Activity (senate.gov)