Senate Joint Resolution to authorize the use of military force against those responsible for the attacks of September 11, 2001. 107th Congress. S.J.Res.23
S.J. Res 23 – Authorization for Use of Military Force
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Defending Democracy
Sen. Cory Booker Speech Protesting Trump Administration Actions (Part 3 of 3)
Part 3 of 3. Congressional Record, 119th Congress. March 31, 2025. Vol. 171, No. 57, Pages S2034-2084. Note: Booker began his speech at 7:00 pm on March 31, 2025 and held the floor until 8:05 pm April 1, 2025.
8 Hours into Long Speech, Booker Turns Focus to Attacks on America’s Education System
Press release from the office of Sen. Cory Booker detailing topics covered by Booker from Senate floor during record-breaking speech.
Full Floor Debate On H.J. Res. 64 – Authorization for Use of Military Force
Congressional Record of floor debate pertaining to the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) of 2001 (H.J. Res. 64). Rep. Lee's remarks on page H5642-3. 107th Cong., 1st sess., Congressional Record 147, No. 120: H5638-5681.
Cory Booker’s Long Speech: By the Numbers
Press release from the office of Sen. Cory Booker detailing numbers associated with Sen. Booker's successful attempt to break the record for the longest Senate floor speech in history.
Original text of Jordan speech before the Judiciary Committee regarding impeachment
Original typed draft of speech given before Judiciary Committee, it includes handwritten corrections and notes. Accessed through The Portal to Texas History, University of North Texas Libraries.
Rep. Barbara Jordan (D-TX) and Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY) look over copy of the Constitution during the Watergate Hearings
L-R: Rep. Barbara Jordan and Rep. Charles Rangel. Accessed through The Portal to Texas History, University of North Texas Libraries.
Rep. Barbara Jordan (D-TX) at Watergate Hearing with Rep. John Conyers Jr., Rep. Charles Rangel and Rep. Joshua Eilberg (D-PA)
Clockwise from bottom left: Rep. Barbara Jordan (D-TX); Rep. Joshua Eilberg (D-PA), Rep. John Conyers Jr. (D-MI) and Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY). Accessed through The Portal to Texas History, University of North Texas Libraries.
Rep. Barbara Jordan (D-TX) at a Judicial Committee Hearing
Accessed through The Portal to Texas History, University of North Texas Libraries.
Rep. Barbara Jordan (D-TX) seated during Watergate Hearing
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Rep. Barbara Jordan (D-TX) at House Judiciary Committee Hearing
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Rep. George H. White (R-NC)
Representative from North Carolina's Second Congressional District from March 4, 1897 to March 3, 1901 (55th and 56th Congresses)