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A tour was conducted of Senator Strom Thurmond’s (R-SC) Capitol Hill office, filled with political memorabilia from his 48-year career in the upper house. Senator Thurmond celebrated his 100…

Senator Thurmond was honored at a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of his commissioning as a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army Reserve. The ceremony included a review of troops from the 3rd…

On June 2, 1986, the U.S. Senate broadcasted its legislative sessions for the first time. Senators spoke on the benefits of television coverage of the U.S. Senate. This was part of a 5th Ann…

Senator Strom Thurmond R-South Carolina, spoke to reporters about his time in the Senate and changes in the nation over his 40 years serving in the U.S. Senate.

In the Dirksen Senate office building, family, friends, and colleagues gathered to celebrate Senator Strom Thurmond’s 100th birthday. Speakers included current and former senators and two of…

Members of the U.S. Capitol Preservation Commission unveiled a commemorative coin designed to benefit the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center.

Congressional leaders used shovels to symbolically begin work on a Capitol visitors' center. Each of them commented on the need for this project.

A monument honoring Senator Strom Thurmond (R-SC) was unveiled following speeches praising him by South Carolina officials. Senator Thurmond thanked those who were responsible for the statue…

The Senate convened and Senator George Voinovich read President George Washington’s farewell address, an annual Senate event. They then concucted legislative business.

The Senate resumed debate on Campaign Finance Reform. Senator Mary Landrieu (D-Louisiana) read President George Washington’s Farewell Address, an annual event.

Senate Rules & Administration Committee members heard testimony from the chairman and ranking member of each standing committee to examine Senate committees' operating funds.

Republican Senators and Senators-elect met with reporters to discuss term limits and the legislative agenda for the 104th Congress.

Senator Harris Wofford (D-PA) delivered the reading of George Washington’s 1796 Farewell Address. The annual event began on the former president’s birthday in 1896, with the two political pa…

In this excerpt, the U.S. Senate debated over how to respond to leaks of secret Senate documents. The issue before the Senate was a proposal put forth by California Senator John Seymour. Las…

During a farewell luncheon for Senate Majority Leader Robert Byrd (D-WV) a number of members spoke on the Senator and his service. Speakers included, Senate Minority Leader Bob Dole (R-KS), …

Panelists talked about how the U.S. Senate works and what can be done to make it better.

The Senate broadcasted its proceedings for the first time. The Senate conducted Morning Business and recognized the presence of cameras in the chamber.