House Approves Rule for Foreign Aid Bills, 316-94
House Session - March 17, 2011

The House voted to prohibit federal funds for public radio and block the use of any federal funds to purchase any radio programming from NPR and other content providers. Seven Republicans joined all Democrats in voting against the measure. Representative Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) introduced a war powers resolution calling for all operations in Afghanistan to end and for the removal of all U.S. troops from that country. The bill failed in a 93-321 vote.

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    118th Congress - House
    Total Hours: 887 (After 473 days)
    • Debate316 Hours
    • Special Orders141 Hours
    • Votes177 Hours
    • One Minute Speeches67 Hours
    • Morning Hour75 Hours
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