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Elections and swearing-in of the members for the 102nd Congress were shown. Rep. Foley (D-WA) was elected Speaker of the House of Representatives. Rep. Gephardt (D-MO) and Rep. Mic…

The House of Representatives took up H.R. 2094, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act, which provided new funds for the FDIC and strengthened oversight of banks and thrif…

This House session considered three bills after One Minute Speeches on various topics including scholarships for D.C. students, childcare programs in California, the White House hiring priva…

Beginning at about 12:30 p.m., members spoke about the status of the campaign finance investigation by the House Government Reform and Oversight Committee. Speaker Gingrich urged the committ…

The House met for Morning Hour Speeches. Morning Hour speeches allow members to speak for five minutes about any topic they choose.

The House met for morning business and then debated U.S. trade with Sub-Saharan Africa along with property rights court cases.

U.S House debates a variety of topics.

During one minute speeches, House members talked about the passing of the Balanced Budget Agreement that took place the day prior. The members then debated the Youth Drug Abuse bill that wou…

The US House of Representatives, 03-13-1997 session. Among other items US Aid as related to Mexico’s Anti- Drug Efforts and Federal Paperwork requirements are addressed.

U.S. House members debate a budget plan proposed by President Clinton.

The U.S. House of Representative convened and debated Bills to change rules regarding gifts to House members and staff. Members also debated Lobby reform and defense spending.

The House continued debate on Federal Intelligence Agency Funding as well as FY 1996 Spending Budget.

The U.S. House dealt with Flag Desecration, Abortion Funding, Foreign Operations, and Aid to Haiti.

The U.S. House of Representatives met, and following a period of One Minute Speeches they continued debate on H.R.1561 American Overseas Interests Act. The bill sought to consolidate the for…

The U.S. House of Representatives conducts its daily business including an income tax deduction for the self-employed.

The House passed the National Security Revitalization Act. The measure promotes missile defense programs and prohibits the transfer of defense money to social programs. The bill also restric…