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I shall resign the presidency effective at noon tomorrow. Vice president ford will be sworn in as president at that hour in this office. And that was august 8th, 1974, when president nixon went on national tv to announce his resignation from office. That followed a compelling series of hearings in the u. S. Senate the year before and a threat of impeachment by the house of representatives. Thanks for joining us. For the American History tv series. Congress investigates where we look at significant congressional investing nations over our history. This week, its a look at the watergate hearings and their aftermath. Our guest is kate scott, who is the Senate Historian and author ofheookeing in the state Civil Society and congress in the vietnam and watergate era era. Ms. Scott, what was the defining event that led to the Senate Hearings in 1973 . The trigger that set off the hearing, the call for the Senate Hearings in. 1973 had happened the prior year. In june of 1972, when five when bu
The speaker pro tempore on this vote the yeas are 242. The nays are 175. The resolution is adopted. Without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20 the Unfinished Business is the question on agreeing to the speakers approval of the journal which the chair will put de novo. The question is on agreeing to the speakers approval of the journal. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. In the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it. The journal stands approved. The gentleman from california is recognized. Mr. Speaker, i ask for a recorded vote. The speaker pro tempore a recorded vote is requested. Those favoring a recorded vote will rise. A sufficient number having arisen, a recorded vote is ordered. Members will record their votes by electronic device. This will be a fiveminute vote. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc. , in cooperation with the United States house of representatives. Any use of the closedca
Designate the amendment. The clerk amendment number 149 printed in the house report 115297 offered by mr. Flores of texas. The chair pursuant to House Resolution 504, the gentleman from texas, in flores, and a member opposed each will control five minutes. The gentleman is recognized. Mr. Flores i rise to offer an amendment that redirects 120 million from c. M. S. Overhead spending, a 3. 5 reduction, toward increasing funding in three specific areas. 40 million for pediatric Cancer Research, 40 million for alzheimers research, and 40 million to address the countrys open yode crisis. The approval of this amendment will motivate c. M. S. To modify its punitive bureaucratic culture. Ardworking american c. M. S. failure to taking is a notable example of bureaucratic incompetence. American families expect them to work with Health Care Providers to ensure the efficient delivery of health care. In 2012, the act was passed and signed into law due to the mandatory and harsh sanctions that c. M.
Later in our video library. Well leave now as the u. S. House is gaveling in for legislative work, taking up five bills including measures on hezbollah sanctions. Later today, theyll also begin debate on the 2018 budget resolution, including that path forward on tax reform. Theyll take up the rules for debate for tomorrows bill. Live house coverage on cspan. Senator capito [captions Copyright National cable satellite corp. 2017] [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. Visit ncicap. Org] girata, st. Michael and all Angels Episcopal Church, dallas, texas. Reverend girata let us pray, gracious god, we thank you for the gift of this life and ask your blessing upon the world you have made, have compassion on those who suffer any grief or trouble. Give to the people of our count try a zeal for justice and we may use our liberty in accordance with your gracious will. Guide who govern and hold authority in this nati