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The House met to consider the American Heritage Areas Bill, the GATT International Trade Agreement, and U.S. Troops in Haiti.

The U.S. House of Representatives considered waiving its July 31st adjournment. Members also debated the Small Business Administration Act, a measure that authorizes funds for the SBA for FY…

Representatives debated amendments to the Insurance Disclosure Act.

This was a capitol conference to discuss the so-called “A to Z” spending cuts proposal, which proposes to set aside up to 56 hours of debate for nothing but spending cut proposals. The parti…

U.S. House of Representatives take up 14 Bills Under Suspension of the Rules, California Desert Protection Act and Special Orders.

The U.S. House of Representatives met and engaged in a period of one minute speeches from members on any subject. Following this period of speeches the House debated and voted on a number of…

The U.S. House of Representatives considered legislative branch appropriations for FY 1995. The debate included reducing staff at the General Accounting Office.

The U.S. House of Representatives debated “school-to-work” legislation and the Crime Bill.

The House convened on April 19, 1994 for further debate and discussion on the 1994 Crime Bill. Among the provisions in this bill, it was well known for its “three strikes, you’re out” provis…

The House Session approved the Journal. Members debated the Balanced Budget Amendment. Three other bills were considered. The House received a message from the Senate - in the passage of S 1…

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…

U.S. House session Debated the FY '94 defense spending bill as well as unemployment extension benefits.

The United States House of Representatives voted on the Disaster Relief Bill to provide disaster relief to Midwest flood victims, which would provide $3 billion to flooded areas along the Mi…

U.S. House of Representatives debated 5 bills under the suspension of the rules. House members bring up non controversial bills such as the naming of Federal Buildings, land transfers, techn…

The session on the House Floor began with the Members giving one minute speeches on a topic of their choice. Discussions and debates then proceeded to the funding of the nearly 4000 clinics…

House Members began their day with individual one minute talks on any topic of their choice. Following these talks, they took up debate on seven different bills under suspension of the rules…

The Women’s Campaign Fund held a ceremony honoring the new women members of Congress during a reception in Union Station. Several new women members spoke briefly on their agendas for the nex…