Washington Wednesday Journal
Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes a…
90 viewsCurrent news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes a…
90 viewsThe House debated an order that would end debate and further amendment to immigration reform legislation. This is not a complete program.
View in Congressional Chronicle344 viewsThe House voted to override President Reagan’s veto of a bill levying sanctions on South Africa. Members also debated a child pornography bill, changes to the National Housing Act, and a ban…
View in Congressional Chronicle371 viewsAssociate Justice William Rehnquist and other witnesses testified on his nomination to be the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
1,074 viewsThe House debated divestment from South Africa in response to continued apartheid rule. Note: Due to the age of the original tapes, footage is intermittent and missing. This is an incomple…
222 viewsWitnesses testified on safeguards for DOE and civilian nuclear reactors in light of the Chernobyl accident.
525 viewsThe House debated providing $27 million in humanitarian aid to Nicaraguan refugees and to prohibit direct aid to the Contras. Note: This is an incomplete program.
77 viewsThe House debated a joint resolution providing $100 million in military and humanitarian aid for the counter revolutionaries in Nicaragua and removing constraints on the CIA and DOD to assis…
105 viewsThe House debated the omnibus budget reconciliation act and foreign policy actions taken place in Nicaragua. Note: This is an incomplete program.
View in Congressional Chronicle212 viewsThe House debated contempt of congress actions against Ralph Berstein for refusing to testify before the House Foreign Affairs committee.
157 viewsThe House debated a tax reform bill which passed by a voice vote caused by confusion on the House floor where there was support for a recorded vote. The rules of how votes are taken was deba…
174 viewsThe House debated rules for considering changes to the internal revenue law and a resolution to establish cooperative agreement between the United States and China concerning nuclear energy.…
229 viewsThe House met to debate amendments to the Farm Bill including freezing target prices for certain commodities and permitting new sellers of agricultural products to bring anti-trust suits. N…
483 viewsThe House met to debate agricultural subsidies. Note: This is an incomplete program.
163 viewsThe House debated extending recognized wilderness areas in Michigan. Note: This is an incomplete program.
138 viewsThe House debated the merits and funding of military weapon systems.
124 viewsThe House debated an Amendment to the Anti-Apartheid Act of 1985 and other legislation. Note: This is an incomplete program.
395 viewsThe House met to consider legislation addressing food aid to and famine relief in Africa. Note: This is an incomplete program.
View in Congressional Chronicle423 viewsThe House met to debate legislation related to defense appropriations. Note: This is an incomplete program.
View in Congressional Chronicle388 viewsThe House met to discuss proposals related to school prayer. Note: This is an incomplete program.
View in Congressional Chronicle419 views