United States House of Representatives

Historical eventMay 251999

United States House of Representatives

The United States House of Representatives releases the Cox Report which details China's nuclear espionage against the U.S. over the prior two decades.

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When
Tuesday, May 25 199927 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1990s
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The United States House of Representatives is a chamber of the bicameral United States Congress; it is the lower house, with the United States Senate being the upper house. Together, the House and Senate have the authority under Article One of the Constitution of the United States in enumerated matters to pass or defeat federal legislation, known as bills. Those that are also passed by the Senate are sent to the president for signature or veto. The House's exclusive powers include initiating all revenue bills,

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May 25 1999 — 27 years ago, on a Tuesday.

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