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Republican members of Congress held a campaign rally promoting a policy agenda called “A Contract with America.” More than 300 Republican candidates and challengers attended the rally. Feat…

On March 19, 1979, C-SPAN transmitted live video of the U.S. House of Representatives in session. This was the first time the House permitted live television. The Senate followed seven years…

In the last official commemorations of the 50th anniversary of World War II, members of Congress, the Clinton administration, veterans, and other guests paid tribute to all those who served …

The U.S. House of Representatives conducted its daily business including debate and votes on portions of the 1994 Crime Bill.

The House passed a funding bill for U.S. maritime administration programs through the fiscal year 1995.

Representatives debated amendments to the Budget Control Act.

The U.S. House of Representatives met and continued debate on the Independent Counsel Reauthorization, which allowed the appointment and funding for investigations into high ranking official…

The House discussed an Amendment to urge the President to get a U.N. Security Council agreement to lift the arms embargo against Bosnia.

First lawmakers considered the Military Construction Appropriations Bill which provided 8.8 billion dollars for military construction in FY95. Next they continued debate on the Defense Depa…

The House convened on April 13, 1994, debated the 1994 Crime Bill, which included the "three strikes and you’re out provision", a provision that mandated life in prison for three-time violen…

The U.S House of Representatives considered a Lobbying Reform Bill and continued the discussion on an Education Funding Bill.

The U.S House of Representatives debated the Federal Workforce Restructuring Act and the Crime Control Act.

The U.S. House session included a conference report to the National Education Goals Bill. In addition, a School Funding Bill was debated.

The House met and resumed the work on the FY' 1995 Federal Budget Resolution.

Republican leaders in the House discussed the Whitewater investigation and their frustration in being unable to subpoena documents. They also addressed the request by special counselor Fiske…

The House met to complete their legislative business before Thanksgiving. They debated legislation on campaign finance reform, which would set limits on campaign donations and on Congression…

The U.S. House of Representatives voted on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The vote was 231-190 in favor of passage.

The U.S. House of Representatives debated legislation concerning the extension of unemployment benefits, as well as a resolution to remove U.S. troops from Somalia.