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U.S. Senate opened up with prayer and then onto morning business. Discussion included FAA Reauthorization and National Park Lands.

The United States Senate met for morning business where members spoke on various topics. Members debated the Omnibus Continuing Resolution for FY'97. Continuing Resolutions fund government p…

The Senate was in recess so the democraticts could attend the bicamrel caucus then they were to continue the abortion debate.

The Senate is considering a bill to define marriage and allow states not to recognize same-sex marriages.

The Senate continued debate on H.R. 3666, the Department of Veterans Affairs/Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act for fiscal year 1997.

President Clinton spoke to about 30,000 supporters at Voyager Park in Du Pere, Wisconsin, a suburb of Green Bay, at a Labor Day rally. After an introduction by Senator Russ Feingold(D-WI) an…

Afternoon session speeches were followed by a march by the Democratic women members of Congress.

The Senate passed a $20.3 billion fiscal year 1997 energy and water spending bill. The measure funds energy research and weapon activities, and $400 million in the bill continue the developm…

The Senate continued debate on a $20.3 billion fiscal year 1997 energy and water spending bill. The measure funds energy research and weapon activities, and $400 million in the bill continue…

The Senate continued debate on a fiscal year 1997 defense authorization bill.

The Senate continued debate on a campaign finance reform bill. The measure would ban political action committees and alter some campaign finance laws. Spending limits would also be set.

Senator Russ Feingold (D-Wisconsin) talked about the need for campaign finance reform, and the specific problems that need to be addressed. He also commented on how current legislative propo…

The Senate began debate on a campaign finance reform bill. The measure would ban political action committees and alter some campaign finance laws. Spending limits would also be set. There we…

The Senate continued debate on the fiscal year 1997 Budget Resolution Conference Report. Off the floor, Senator Trent Lott (R-MS) was elected as the new majority leader, defeating fellow Mis…

In a 64-35 vote, the Senate for the second time defeated a balanced budget constitutional amendment. Constitutional amendments require 2/3 vote, or 67 “ayes.” Members in 1995 defeated this b…

Following a period of morning business, the Senate resumed debate on a balanced budget constitutional amendment. In 1995, the Senate defeated this bill 65-35, as constitutional amendments re…