Senate Session
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…
View in Congressional Chronicle6,115 viewsThe 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…
View in Congressional Chronicle6,115 viewsSenator Chafee, who had been in public life for 44 years, announced that he would retire when his term expired. Speaking in his home state he said that it was time to come home and “try something…
5,231 viewsSenators made brief remarks to reporters about their perceptions after the second day of defense presentations in the impeachment trial of President Clinton.
895 viewsFamily and friends reflected on their memories of Senator Chafee. They paid tribute to his contributions in the U.S. Senate.
541 viewsFollowing the Columbine High School Shooting, President Bill Clinton, First Lady Hillary Clinton, and other federal officials talked about a proposed change in the sale of guns and…
380 viewsSenator Chafee talked with reporters about the presentation of former Senator Bumpers in behalf of the White House counsel. He also discussed the possibility of witnesses. After his…
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View in Congressional Chronicle135 viewsFederal and state officials testified about the Clinton administration’s plan to comply with the Clean Water Act. The plan included several provisions to provide technical assistance to…
131 viewsMembers debated various issues including whether the Senate should support President Clinton’s decision to commit military forces to a NATO mission against Serbian forces in Yugoslavia. The debate…
View in Congressional Chronicle109 viewsSenators debated S.J. Res 20, authorizing military action in Yugoslavia under the War Powers Act.
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View in Congressional Chronicle95 viewsSenators debated amendments to legislation which would provide $778 billion in tax relief. Among the issues discussed were ways to eliminate the “marriage tax,” cut capital gains taxes,…
86 viewsMayor Helmke and Commissioner Kauffman testified that greater efforts need to be made to preserve open spaces, including agricultural lands and natural areas. They talked about funding preservation…
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