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The U.S. House of Representatives voted 258 to 176 to begin an impeachment inquiry into President Bill Clinton.

President Bill Clinton, joined by Jim and Sarah Brady and a number of congressional leaders, signed the long-debated Brady Bill. The Brady Bill created a five-day waiting period for a backgr…

The House Judiciary Committee heard testimony from Attorney General Janet Reno on the actions of the government concerning the siege of an armed religious cult near Waco, Texas last month. T…

The House passed $10.5 billion for military construction for the next fiscal year budget, which includes new barracks, family housing, and medical facilities. Members also approved a $15 bil…

The House Judiciary Subcommittee heard testimony concerning the Defense of Marriage Act from activists, state legislators and others.

The House of Representatives debated the use of military force with Iraq. Note: there is recording problems due to solar flares at around 16:50 hours.

Attorney-General Ashcroft testified about legislative proposals designed to combat terrorism.

Representatives debated HR 333 Bankruptcy Reform bill and H Res 609 Unemployment and Welfare Benefits Extension.

The House considered several bills under suspension of the rules.

Cabinet secretaries and members of Congress testified about the creation of a Department of Homeland Defense and the potential reorganization of the federal government. They talked about how…

The House voted to expel Ohio Representative James Traficant for violation of House ethics rules. Ethics Committee members and others presented their cases prior to the final vote of 420 to …