Thomas S. Foley was elected speaker of the House of Representatives. The tally was 251 votes for Thomas Foley and 164 votes for Bob Michel. The House agreed to notify the Senate and the President on the election of Representative Foley. The House also voted sanctions against China in response to the crackdown on dissidents following the protests in Tiananmen Square.
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Briefings for June 6, 1989
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Statistics
2020 Year End Statistics118th Congress - House
Total Hours: 291 (After 145 days)
Debate100 Hours
Special Orders57 Hours
Votes62 Hours
One Minute Speeches27 Hours
Morning Hour24 Hours
Opening Procedures2 Hours
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Source: Resume of Congressional Activity (senate.gov)