Committees of the 101st Congress

Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution
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Restricting Assault Weapons

This session follows the Stockton, California playground massacre in which a number of children were killed and injured by an individual using an assault rifle. The bill under discussion simply proposes to restrict sales of such weapons and to introd…
Handgun Waiting Period, Part 2

James and Sarah Brady testify about a proposed handgun waiting period.
Judiciary and Taxation

The subcommittee examined legislation that would prevent courts from imposing or raising taxes. The hearing followed a 1990 Supreme Court decision upholding a property tax increase imposed by a federal judge in Kansas City. The tax increase was order…
Handgun Waiting Period, Part 1

The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the Handgun Waiting Period. The Bill discussed would require a seven day waiting period for the purchase of handguns.

Restricting Assault Weapons
Handgun Waiting Period, Part 2
Judiciary and Taxation
Handgun Waiting Period, Part 1

Restricting Assault Weapons

This session follows the Stockton, California playground massacre in which a number of children were killed and injured by an individual using an assault rifle. The bill under discussion simply proposes to restrict sales of such weapons and to introd…

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August 18, 1990
Judiciary and Taxation

The subcommittee examined legislation that would prevent courts from imposing or raising taxes. The hearing followed a 1…
November 22, 1989
Handgun Waiting Period, Part 1

The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the Handgun Waiting Period. The Bill discussed would require a seven da…
November 22, 1989
Handgun Waiting Period, Part 2

James and Sarah Brady testify about a proposed handgun waiting period.
February 11, 1989
Restricting Assault Weapons

This session follows the Stockton, California playground massacre in which a number of children were killed and injured …