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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.

Former Senate Majority Leaders Tom Daschle (D) and Trent Lott (R) offered suggestions for bipartisanship in the upcoming Congress and Trump presidency. “Beyond the Crisis Point with Former…

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…

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…

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 Leaders Tom Daschle and Trent Lott spoke with reporters and responded to questions at at a “Monitor Breakfast” held by the Christian Science Monitor. They discussed the Affordable Care Act,…

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…

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 Majority Leaders Tom Daschle (D-SC) and Trent Lott (R-MS) talked about their experiences leading the Senate.

Former Democratic Senator and Vice President Mondale described about his experiences in the Senate and the vice presidency. He also talked about the rules of debate in the Senate. This was the…

Former President Gerald and Mrs. Betty Ford were presented with the Congressional Gold Medal Award for their service to the nation. Former President Ford was honored for healing the nation after…

Senators considered a resolution condemning the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. They reconvened at 1:45 PM to unanimously vote in favor of the resolution, 100-0.

The U.S. Senate Commission on Art presented a portrait of former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle in the Old Senate Chamber. Current and former Senate leaders spoke about Senator…

U.S. Senator Trent Lott, Republican of Mississippi, and former U.S. Senator Tom Daschle, Democrat of South Dakota, offered lessons from their shared experience as Senate leaders on how…

The Senate voted on the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002, also referred to as the Iraq War Resolution. The House voted on and passed the joint…