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The Senate concluded the impeachment trial of President Clinton with final votes on the articles of impeachment. Article I, perjury, failed to receive a two-thirds majority by a vote of 45…

The Bipartisan Policy Center hosted a virtual discussion on the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and the current threat assessment in the United States. During the first part of the…

Former Senate leaders Trent Lott (R-MS) and Tom Daschle (D-SD) talked about their 2001 power-sharing agreement and challenges facing the Senate and Congress today.

The history, art, and architecture of the U.S. Capitol from its opening in 1800 to the present were presented in a special 107-minute version of The Capitol. The documentary featured the impact…

Former Senator Trent Lott (R-MS) talked about his experiences as a new member of the U.S. House of Representatives and member of the Judiciary Committee in the early 1970s, focusing on the…

C-SPAN toured the U.S. Senate Chamber, in use since 1859, to learn about its history, art, and artifacts, including the famous Senate desks.

Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott talked about how the Senate has changed since he left in 2007, what he thinks needs to be done to get both parties to work together, and lessons from…

Authors Stuart Stevens and Jon Meacham and former Senator Trent Lott (R-MS) talked about the 2016 presidential campaign “The Presidential Year” was a panel at the 2016 Mississippi Book…

Former Senators Tom Daschle (D-SD) and Trent Lott (R-MS) talked about their book Crisis Point: Why We Must-and How We Can-Overcome Our Broken Politics in Washington and Across America, in…

Former Clinton administration Transportation Secretary Rodney Slater, former Senator Trent Lott (R-MS), and Senator John Breaux (D-LA) moderated two panel discussions on long-term U.S.…

President Barack Obama delivered the keynote address at the dedication ceremony for the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate in Boston. Other speakers included Vice President…

Former Senator George Mitchell (D-ME) spoke about democracy and the rule of law, particularly as they related to U.S. history and ancient history as well as the recent agreement reached in…

In often humorous remarks, former Senate Majority Leader Dole spoke about his Senate career, the collegial nature of the Senate, and several colleagues who influenced him. The senator also gives his…

Howard Baker (R-TN), Senate majority leader from 1981 to 1985, offered his thoughts on Senate leadership and what made the chamber work. He also reflected on his first trip to the Senate in…

Senator Robert Byrd (D-West Virginia) spoke about the history of the Senate and its role in American society. He outlined the powers and responsibilities granted the Senate by the…

Former Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott (R-MS) talked about the opening day of the 114th Congress when the Republicans would re-take control on the Senate.

Former Senators Trent Lott (R-MS) and Tom Daschle (D-SD) talked about Congress and bipartisanship, and reflected on their time together in the Senate. They discussed working together during…

Panelists talked about ways to improve White House and congressional relations. Panelists included several former White House chiefs of staff, cabinet secretaries, and a former Senate majority Leader.…

Jim Rohr gave the keynote address at the Commission on Political Reform’s event to encourage national unity. After Mr. Rohr’s remarks, Susan Page moderated a town hall meeting on public…

The history, art, and architecture of the U.S. Capitol from its opening in 1800 to the present were featured through taped segments on the various public and private spaces in the building, tours, and personal…