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Associate Justice William Rehnquist and members of the American Bar Association testified on Justice Rehnquist’s nomination to Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

Judge Antonin Scalia responded to questions from committee members about his views regarding such topics as federal-state relationships, the Constitution, death penalty, abortion, national s…

Prior to confirmation hearings for Judge John Roberts, a compilation of the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings for Justice William Rehnquist’s nomination as Chief Justice was shown. Justice…

Republican Presidential Candidate, Vice President George Bush, gave a campaign speech in Charlotte, North Carolina.

A look at the senatorial campaigns of Senator James Broyhill and Governor Terry Sanford. The candidates visited cities around North Carolina.

Terry Sanford and Jim Broyhill debated issues submitted from reporters from around North Carolina and each other.

After Morning Business, the Senate debated S.2878, Anti Drug Abuse Act of 1986. Note: This is not a complete session.

The Senate considered the nomination of William Rehnquist to be Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Note: This is an incomplete session.

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 13-5 to recommend President Ronald Reagan’s nomination of Justice William Rehnquist to become Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. The committee also…

Opening statements were made on the first day of the William Rehnquist confirmation hearings.

The House continued to debate the trade bill. An amendment was proposed to strengthen protections for worker rights. Note: This is an incomplete program.

Witnesses testified on the scrambling of television programs that are accessible by backyard satellite systems.

The 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…

The House debated amendments to the Farm Bill. The tobacco program, a subsidy that increased the price of tobacco, was a source of contention. Note: This is an incomplete program.

The House met to consider legislation providing emergency agricultural relief, the bill was under a veto threat by President Ronald Reagan.

The House met to consider legislation addressing prescription drug prices, drug patent reform, and funding proposals. Members also discussed immigration reform and student loans. Note: This…

Witnesses testified on cable franchises and regulations. Note: This is an incomplete program and there is some video break up.

Members debated H.R.5133, Fair Practices in Automotive Products Act. Note: This is an incomplete program. Also, due to the age of the program, there are video and audio problems.

Witnesses testified on satellite service to back yard dishes, the cost of programming and competition.