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

Members of Congress and others spoke to children at the “Zip Across America” rally about how children can participate in politics and the November elections. The emphasis of the effort will …

The United States Senate met to discuss the Partial-Birth Abortion Bill as well as Fiscal Year 1997 Temporary Spending Bill.

Evening session for the 1996 Democratic Convention. Vice President Al Gore described the GOP nominee as “a bridge to the past” and a pessimistic naysayer who opposed Medicare, the Peace Corp…

Members of the Senate Commerce & Science Subcommittee heard testimony concerning legislation that would change a federal law prohibiting U.S. computer companies from selling data encryption …

The committee worked on an initial draft of the Democratic Party platform prior to next month’s Democratic national convention in Chicago. Georgia Governor Zell Miller chaired the meeting. T…

Senators debated the conference report on welfare reform legislation that would allow states more control over the program and limit able-bodied persons to a lifetime limit of five years on …

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 U.S. Senate debated welfare reform. Issues under consideration included the family cap, church involvement in welfare distribution, and abstinence education in schools. The Senate passed…

The Senate passed (74-24) a welfare reconciliation bill that would make changes in current law and spend $55 billion less over a six-year period. Members also debated amendments to an agricu…

The Senate debated and voted on amendments to a welfare reconciliation bill that would make changes in current law and spend $55 billion less over a six-year period.

The Senate passed the fiscal year 1997 defense appropriations bill. The $245 billion bill funds personnel, retirement benefits, and weapons development and procurement. Members then began de…

The Senate continued work on a fiscal year 1997 national defense authorization bill, voting on a series of amendments. Members also unanimously approved a bill making it easier for the feder…

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

The Senate approved the fiscal year 1997 budget resolution conference report. Members also began consideration of several Federal Reserve nominations.

The Senate continued consideration of a fiscal year 1997 budget plan.