Videos

To mark the 30th anniversary of C-SPAN2's live gavel-to-gavel Senate coverage since June 2, 1986, key moments from the past 30 years were shown, as well as an interview with Majority Leader …

Senator Mitch McConnell spoke about the impact of television coverage of the U.S. Senate. After nearly 50 years of television coverage of the executive branch, June 2, 1986, marked the begin…

Don Ritchie talked about the 25th anniversary of television coverage of the U.S. Senate.

On June 2, 1986, the U.S. Senate broadcasted its legislative sessions for the first time. Senators spoke on the benefits of television coverage of the U.S. Senate. This was part of a 5th Ann…

Finlay Lewis talked about C-SPAN’s live television coverage on the United States Senate on the 20th anniversary of the coverage. Mr. Lewis covered the Senate when C-SPAN2 first televised the…

Senator Collins commented on the 15th anniversary of the televising of the U.S. Senate.

Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell (R-Colorado) commented on the 15th anniversary of the televising of the U.S. Senate. C-SPAN began cablecasting Senate proceedings on June 2, 1986. Senator Cam…

Senator George Allen (R-Virginia) commented on the televising of the U.S. Senate. He said that televising the Senate proceedings promotes democracy by keeping citizens informed.

Senator Chuck Grassley commented on the 15th anniversary of the televising of the U.S. Senate.

Senator Frank Murkowski (R-Alaska) spoke about the impact of televised coverage of Senate sessions on Senate proceedings and public opinion. His remarks came on the 15th anniversary of C-SPA…

Senator Al Gore, Jr briefed reporters on the Congressional Research Service’s report about televised Senate sessions. Senator Gore answered questions.

Senator Robert Byrd talked about the Senate being broadcast on C-SPAN2 and answered viewers' questions.

The Senate broadcasted its proceedings for the first time. The Senate conducted Morning Business and recognized the presence of cameras in the chamber.

Lee Gould talked about the Senate being broadcast on television and answered viewers' questions.

Senators and journalists discussed the first day of televised Senate proceedings and how it will affect the Senate.

Former Senator Abraham Ribicoff talked about how he thinks television will impact the Senate’s activities and his report on television covering the Senate.

Senator Robert Byrd spoke on the decision to broadcast the Senate proceedings. He answered questions from conference attendees. Two video presentations were shown.

Time Magazine correspondent John Yang discussed allowing cameras in the Senate and responded to callers' questions.

Senator William Armstrong briefed reporters about amendments that may kill television coverage of the Senate. He answered questions from reporters.

The Senate Rules Committee started the markup on a bill to allow cameras in the Senate chamber.