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The U.S. Senate continued consideration of the Family and Medical Leave Bill.

In an excerpt, Senator Bob Packwood (R-OR) gave his resignation speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate. After his announcement, several of his colleagues paid tribute to him. He resigned…

The committee heard testimony in the first day of confirmation hearings for Deputy National Security Adviser Robert Gates, nominated to become Director of Central Intelligence. Mr. Gates…

S.J.Res. 2, S.Res. 11, and S.Res. 12 were introduced. S.Res. 11, to commend the Secretary General of the United Nations was passed, as well as S.Res. 12, calling upon President Gorbachev to…

The United States Senate convened for a period of morning business. They paid tribute to Senator Bob Dole, R-KS, who gave his final floor speech on the day of his retirement. Senators also…

United States Senate session June 6, 1996

The Senate debated the Federal Gas Tax, a bill to pay the legal fees of former White House Travel Office employees, an increase to the federal minimum wage and a bill to change the rules…

Members of the US Senate debated various issues and amendments.

The U.S. Senate met and engaged in a period of Morning Business during which time members spoke on any topic for a period of up to five minutes. The Senate then took up debate on S. 1664,…

The Senate started with Morning Business. Followed with discussion on a Bill to extend funding on certain Programs. Next they debated a Land Management Bill.

Senator Dole and several supporters, including several California representatives, gathered to celebrate his victory in the California primary. Ms. Matalin revealed several critical bumper…

Senators debated a bill which would fund the federal government for the next ten days while budget discussions continue. The Senate passed the bill, but the House did not act on it.

United States Senate Session for Jan. 2nd 1996 continuing coverage

U.S. Senate debates a Balanced Budget bill. Because temporary funding expired, the government continues in a partial shutdown.