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In today’s session of the U.S. House of Representatives, the House took up continued consideration of the Mining Reform Bill. The House also took up a measure to make it a federal crime to u…

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.

The House of Representatives considered thirteen bills. Among them was a resolution that would allow President Bill Clinton to withdraw most troops from Somalia.

The House Session began with one minute speeches. Members spoke for one minute on topics of their choice. The House then took up House Resolution HR 287, short term Government Spending Bill.…

U.S. House of Representative met and debated the FY '94 appropriations bills for the military and for the District of Columbia.

The House considered the FY 94' Appropriations Bills for the Defense Department, Energy & Water, and a bill providing for a Biological and Animal Research agency. The DOD bill provides $240 …

As a prelude to the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the U.S. Capitol Building, the 130-year-old Statue of Freedom was returned to the top of the Capitol dome after a 5-month restorat…

U.S House of Representatives pro-forma session. Pro-forma means that no legislative business has been scheduled for the day so the members may speak on any issue they choose.

The U.S. House of Representatives met and continued debate on H.R.3167 a bill to extend unemployment compensation benefits. After votes on a number of amendments to the bill, the measure pas…

U.S. House Of Representatives session of the house debated Unemployment Insurance Extension Bill. This bill would apply to persons whose unemployment benefits recently expired. The extension…

The House of Representatives voted on the conference report of the Fiscal Year 1994 Department of Labor and Department of Health and Human Services Spending Bill. The House also took up H.R.…

Witnesses testified before the House Government Operations Committee concerning the president’s health care reform proposal and the effect it will have on state and local governments.

The U.S. House considered two bills under suspension of the rules. One would permanently extend the authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission and Treasury Department to monitor and…

House representatives met to consider a number of appropriations bills, including the $240 billion Defense Department Bill. They also took up a resolution that would extend funding through…

House Session debated many topics, among the topics included gays in the military, which is part of the FY '94 Defense Authorization. Also, a bill making changes in House Rules to allow for …

House members debated the Gephardt Amendment to the Defense Authorization Bill. The amendment would instruct the president to describe to the House the U.S. military policy in Somalia on or …

The House of Representatives reconvened debate various bills including 1994 Department of Defense authorizations.

With the House completing it’s Legislative Business for the day as several Members spoke briefly on subjects of their choice. The House then moved on to Special Orders. Topics included the r…