The Bipartisan Policy Center paid tribute to “A Century of Service” by two of the center’s founders. From military service to careers in elected office, the combined public service of former…
726 viewsSenators commemorated the 200th Anniversary of the Constitution, and by extension the Senate. Members convened in the Old Senate Chamber before moving to the current Chamber. The Congression…
519 viewsDuring a birthday celebration for former President Ronald Reagan, former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, former Senator Howard Baker, Senator Robert Dole, and others spoke about the accomp…
3,740 viewsSenator Bob Dole (R-KS) was photographed at his last Republican caucus lunch with former President Gerald Ford and former Senator Howard Baker.
64 viewsSenate Foreign Relations Committee members heard testimony from various foreign policy experts concerning proposed changes in defense policy that would give Congress more power at the presid…
89 viewsCoverage of the 104th Congress included a review of the week’s events on Capitol Hill, visits with Representative-elect John Hayworth and retiring Representative JJ Pickle, and interviews on…
613 viewsProminent Republicans paid tribute to Congressman Robert Henry Michel, R-Illinois, who is not seeking re-election at the conclusion of this congressional term. Speakers praised his life and…
151 viewsFollowing dinner, Senator Robert Dole (R-KS) spoke about President Ronald Reagan’s accomplishments during his eight years as president. Following his remarks and those of former Senator Bake…
885 viewsMembers of Congress and other prominent government officials paid tribute to Senator Strom Thurmond on his 90th birthday. The keynote speech was delivered by former President Richard Nixon. …
3,155 viewsThe Dirksen Congressional Center and the Senate Bicentennial Commission sponsored a forum on Senate party leaders of the 20th Century. Senators and scholars discussed Senate party leaders wh…
139 viewsRepublican party leaders appeared at a Republican party campaign fundraiser at the Washington Convention Center.
264 viewsThe National Republican Congressional Committee and National Republican Senatorial Committee held their annual President’s Dinner to raise money for Republican congressional candidates.
303 viewsThe Senate met in the Old Senate Chamber in the Capitol to celebrate its Bicentennial. Former and present leaders made remarks. A Video Presentation was aired explaining the Senate from 1789…
View in Congressional Chronicle296 viewsCommittee members discussed their views on allowing television or radio coverage of the Senate. Two amendments were voted down before S. Res 20 was voted to be reported to the Senate.
167 viewsThe Senate Rules Committee heard testimony for allowing the Senate to be televised. This was the first in a series of hearings over the years on televising the Senate.
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