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The U.S. Senate continued consideration of the Family and Medical Leave Bill.

In an excerpt, Senator Bob Packwood (R-OR) gave his resignation speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate. After his announcement, several of his colleagues paid tribute to him. He resigned aft…

S.J.Res. 2, S.Res. 11, and S.Res. 12 were introduced. S.Res. 11, to commend the Secretary General of the United Nations was passed, as well as S.Res. 12, calling upon President Gorbachev to …

Senators debated the conference report on welfare reform legislation that would allow states more control over the program and limit able-bodied persons to a lifetime limit of five years on …

The Senate completed the Legislative Appropriations Act and the Department of Transportation Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 1997.

The Senate met to debate the Welfare reform Bill.

The United States Senate convened for a period of morning business. They paid tribute to Senator Bob Dole, R-KS, who gave his final floor speech on the day of his retirement. Senators also s…

In a 64-35 vote, the Senate for the second time defeated a balanced budget constitutional amendment. Constitutional amendments require 2/3 vote, or 67 “ayes.” Members in 1995 defeated this b…

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

The Senate began debate on a fiscal year 1997 budget plan.

The Senate passed (97-3) an illegal immigration reform bill that would increase the number the of border patrol agents and also build a 14-mile triple fence along the U.S.-Mexico border near…

The Senate continued debate on an illegal immigration bill that would increase the number the of border patrol agents and also build a 14-mile triple fence along the U.S.-Mexico border near …

The Senate continued debate on an illegal immigration reform bill that would increase the number the of border patrol agents and also build a 14-mile triple fence along the U.S.-Mexico borde…

Following a period of morning business, the Senate resumed debate on an illegal immigration bill that would increase the number of border patrol agents and also build a 14-mile triple fence …

The Senate debated a health insurance reform bill that would allow workers to change jobs without losing their health coverage. It also prevents workers from being denied coverage for a pre-…

The Senate voted on motions to try to limit debates on two bills.

The Senate debated a bill to extend the Whitewater Committee’s authority to continue its investigation. Opponents again objected to the measure being brought to the floor. Lawmakers began co…

This Senate debated a House-passed constitutional amendment banning flag desecration as well as the Partial-Birth Abortions Act.