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The House debated the Comprehensive Crime Control Act, including reforms to sentencing, bail, and the insanity defense. Note: This is an incomplete program.

The House debated the Comprehensive Crime Control Act, including reforms to sentencing, bail, and the insanity defense.

Delegates debated and voted on the proposed national platform to be introduced during the convention.

Republican delegates debated subcommittee platform sections and amendments.

Subcommittee Chairs presented their markup reports for the official Republican platform.

Republican Economic Platform Committee members debated proposals for the second day. During the breaks, telephone lines were open for viewer comments.

Senator Trent Lott talked about setting up the temporary Platform Committee.

Members debated the merits of proposed military weapon systems. Note: This is an incomplete program.

The House met for legislative session. Speaker Tip O’Neill’s words were taken down when he answered Representative Newt Gingrich (R-GA) on the floor concerning the Speaker’s decision to…

Speaker O’Neill’s words were taken down when he answered Representative Gingrich (R-GA) on the floor concerning the speaker’s decision to order the cameras to pan the chambers during…

The House met to discuss proposals related to school prayer. Note: This is an incomplete program.

The House met to discuss proposals related to school prayer.

During Special Orders, the Speaker of the House ordered the cameras to pan the chambers to show that Rep. Robert Walker (R-PA) was speaking to an empty chamber. This occurred at 18:56.

The House met to consider a reconciliation rule adjusting levels of Medicare payments and funding. Note: This is an incomplete program.

The House met to consider a reconciliation rule adjusting levels of Medicare payments and funding.

Prime Minister Garret Fitzgerald of Ireland addressed a joint session of Congress.