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The U.S. House of Representatives voted 258 to 176 to begin an impeachment inquiry into President Bill Clinton.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,775 viewsThe U.S. House of Representatives voted 258 to 176 to begin an impeachment inquiry into President Bill Clinton.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,775 viewsThe 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…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,985 viewsSenate Democratic Leader Daschle and House Democratic Leader Gephardt reviewed the first 100 days of the 104th Congress and critiqued the Republican Contract with America. Democratic Governo…
177 viewsDemocratic leaders criticized the Republican agenda in several respects, including their cuts to social programs and delay in passing appropriations bills. They also answered reporters' ques…
91 viewsOn the final day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, IL, party leaders, legislators and others talked about the Clinton presidential candidacy and his abil…
2,621 viewsMembers of Congress from steel-producing states, union representatives and others rallied in support of tariffs on foreign steel imports, asking President Bush to save the U.S. steel industr…
262 viewsRepresentative Nancy Pelosi D-California, was sworn in as the House Democratic Minority Whip at a ceremony in Statuary Hall of the Capitol. She was the first woman to hold that position and…
318 viewsBefore leaving for the Thanksgiving holiday, House Democratic leaders talked with reporters about the legislative agenda, including aviation security and economic stimulus legislation. They …
69 viewsThe House passed a $40 billion emergency spending bill for New York City, Washington, D.C., and national security amid the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks. The House also…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,331 viewsParticipants paid tribute to the life and career of Representative Moakley and praised his style of public service.
185 viewsThe Democratic reaction to Senator Jeffords party switch.
99 viewsThe House convened, starting a new legislative day. Today’s prayer was offered by Rabbi Ely Rosensveig. On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 335 - 70, 1 Prese…
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