Ceremonial Swearing In for Senators
Senate members re-enacted their swearing-in and brought their families in to the Old Senate Chamber to greet and pose for pictures with Vice-President Joe Biden.
January 5, 2011 : 1 hr. 26 min.

History and Use of the Filibuster
Senator Lamar Alexander talked about the history and use of the Senate filibuster, arguing in favor of keeping the filibuster rules in their current form.
January 4, 2011 : 1 hr. 25 min.

112th Congress Preview
A preview of the 112th Congress and the new balance of power between a Republican-led House, Democratic-led Senate, and the Obama administration.
January 3, 2011 : 47 min. 17 sec.

Senate Repeals "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," 65-31
The Senate voted 65-31 in favor of repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," which lifts the ban against gays serving openly in the U.S. military.
December 18, 2010 : 21 min. 16 sec.

Impeachment of Judge G. Thomas Porteous
The Senate convened and considered the articles of impeachment against Judge G. Thomas Porteous of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
December 8, 2010 : 2 hr.

Military Leaders Give Views on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
The Senate Armed Services Committee hear views from the chiefs of staff of the Army, Air Force and Navy, as they consider overturning the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy.
December 3, 2010 : 4 hr. 55 min.

112th Congress Freshman Class Photo
Newly-elected members of the 112th Congress assembled on the east front steps of the Capitol for their freshman class photograph.
November 19, 2010 : 1 min. 52 sec.

Congressional Earmarks
Representative Jeff Flake (R-AZ) talked about Republican efforts in the House and Senate to end congressional earmarks.
November 16, 2010 : 44 min. 18 sec.

Lame Duck Session of Congress
Washington Post Reporter Paul Kane talked about the upcoming lame duck session of Congress, including legislative battles, leadership campaigns, and chairmanship changes.
November 15, 2010 : 40 min. 10 sec.

Republican Post-Midterm Elections Agenda
The Republican House and Senate leaders talked about the Republicans’ agenda for creating jobs, cutting spending, and reforming Congress.
November 3, 2010 : 14 min. 48 sec.