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Senator Charles Robb, D-Virginia, and Representative Thomas Davis, R-Virginia, talked about the November 5 elections and answered questions from an audience of high school students.

Following introductory remarks by Senator Charles Robb, D-Virginia and others, President Bill Clinton spoke to supporters at Lee High School park in Virginia. He praised Senate candidate Mar…

The Senate was in recess so the democraticts could attend the bicamrel caucus then they were to continue the abortion debate.

On this day, the Senate first passed the Defense Authorization Bill by a vote of 73-26. The Senate then passed the Defense of Marriage Act on a vote of 85 to 14. They then took into consider…

The Senate is considering a bill to define marriage and allow states not to recognize same-sex marriages.

Congressional, senatorial and gubernatorial candidates spoke to the 1996 Democratic Convention delegates.

Speakers at the afternoon session of the Democratic National Convention included Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA); Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-NY); Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-ND); Rep. Charles Schumer (D-NY)…

The senate meet to debate water and energy bills.

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…

The Senate began the session with Morning Business, a time when members may speak on any topic of their choosing. The Senate then considered a bill increasing the minimum wage over two years…

The Senate failed to limit debate on a campaign finance reform bill. Thereafter, lawmakers resumed consideration of the fiscal year 1997 national defense authorization bill.

Senator Daschle and Rep. Gephardt, who were joined by other Democratic legislators and citizens in Detroit, Houston, Sacramento and Des Moines by satellite, discussed a Democratic legislativ…

The Senate continued debate on the fiscal year 1997 national defense authorization bill.

The Senate approved the fiscal year 1997 budget resolution conference report. Members also began consideration of several Federal Reserve nominations.

The Senate continued consideration of a fiscal year 1997 budget resolution.

After weekly caucus meetings, several Senators talked to reporters about their perspectives on repealing the gas tax.

The Senate debated tax policy, the White House Travel Office Legal Payments Act, and the minimum wage. No votes were taken.

The Senate considered amendments to a temporary fiscal year 1996 spending bill.

Senate Democratic leaders briefed reporters on their views on the extension of Senate hearings on Whitewater after 47 days of hearings. They criticized Senator Marcello D’Amato’s request for…