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In a portion of Senate debate, members debated whether to override President Clinton’s veto of H.R. 1833.

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

After a one-minute adjournment in order to start a new legislative day, the Senate reconvened. Democratic Leader Senator Tom Daschle, D-South Dakota, began by praising retiring Senator Paul …

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

The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a discussion on the role of politics, leadership and values in world affairs. Speaker Newt Gingrich spoke about what he called a new…

Keynote speaker Representative Susan Molinari (R-New York) and other women speakers highlighted the 2nd Evening Session of the 1996 Republican National Convention in San Diego, California.

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 met for morning business, with members allowed to speak on any subject. Members also debated whether to include medical savings accounts (MSAs) in a health insurance reform bill. …

The Senate continued debate on three Federal Reserve nominations, including Alan Greenspan’s re-nomination for a third term as board chair.

The Senate continued debate on a fiscal year 1997 budget plan.

The Senate began debate on a fiscal year 1997 budget plan.

The Senate continued debate on an illegal immigration bill that would increase the number the of border patrol agents and also build a 14-mile triple fence along the U.S.-Mexico border near …

Senator Frist talked about the Senate agenda for the upcoming week, including legislation on organ donorship in which he is particularly interested since he is a surgeon. He also talked abou…

The Senate marked the 25th anniversary of Earth Day with speeches on environmental policy. Later, members returned to debate on a proposed constitutional amendment on term limits. No votes w…

The Senate debated a health insurance reform bill that would allow workers to change jobs without losing their health coverage. It also prevents workers from being denied coverage for a pre-…

Following a period of morning business, the Senate considered a bill that would change policy concerning illegal immigration by reducing the number of documents that could prove a person may…

The Senate passed a continuing resolution to temporarily fund the government for 3 1/2 weeks. The bill funds most of five fiscal year 1996 spending bills until April 24. The current temporar…