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House Minority Leader Bob Michel, R-IL, reflected upon his life and career.

On March 19, 1979, C-SPAN transmitted live video of the U.S. House of Representatives in session. This was the first time the House permitted live television. The Senate followed seven years…

House members and President Obama attended a memorial service in Statuary Hall for the late Speaker Thomas S. Foley.

A portrait of former House Speaker Dennis Hastert was unveiled in Statuary Hall. House leaders spoke about the effect that Rep. Hastert had on the office of the Speaker of the House and Cong…

Former Soviet President Gorbachev addressed both houses of Congress in Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol to discuss the new global political scene following the Cold War. He called for new t…

Elections and swearing-in of the members for the 102nd Congress were shown. Rep. Foley (D-WA) was elected Speaker of the House of Representatives. Rep. Gephardt (D-MO) and Rep. Mic…

Elections for the 101st Congress was shown. Rep. Jim Wright (D-TX) was elected Speaker of the House. Party leaders were announced and an election of other House officers was held.

J. Brian Smith talked about his book John J. Rhodes: Man Of The House, published by Primer. John Rhodes served as the Republican representative for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District from…

In excerpts from the House floor, House Speaker Tom Foley (D-WA) and Minority Leader Robert Michel (R-IL) saluted each other and said farewell to their colleagues. Democratic Whip David Boni…

Former Republican House Speaker Michel hosted the unveiling of a portrait of former Republican House Speaker Gingrich who was praised for his leadership. Speaker Hastert and others also hono…

Congressional Distinguished Service Awards were presented to four former members of Congress for their distinguished and dedicated service to the nation. Recipients were former representativ…

At a meeting of the Continuity of Government Commission formed by the American Enterprise Institute and Brookings institution, participants talked about the continuity of government followin…

Participants spoke to students about how actions taken in Congress affect the daily lives of Americans. Among the issues they addressed were the government’s role in disaster relief, the fed…

As part of a five-part series, panelists discussed several House leaders who served during the middle part of the 20th century. Professor Champagne examined John Nance Garner, Ms. Young exam…

Panelists spoke about the House leaders over the past 200 years, their personalities, and their leadership styles. After several political figures, there were two panels, one in the 19th cen…

Senator Bob Dole (R-KS) and other Republican congressmen talked about the accomplishments of the 1994 congressional term and the 103rd Congress in general. After their remarks, they took que…

Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell and House Minority Leader Bob Michel received the 1994 Freedom Award from the U.S. Capitol Historical Society. The lawmakers expressed their gratitude …

House members debated a lobbying reform bill preventing members from taking gifts from anyone other than close personal friends. Among the prohibited items were meals, entertainment, travel-…

The House leaders of their respective parties, reviewed the past session of the 103rd Congress. They responded to audience telephone calls. Topics included the relationships between the two …

House Republican leaders briefed reporters on their successes and failures in the first year of the 103rd Congress. Representative Newt Gingrich (R-GA) suggested that work by Representative …