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Committee members discussed their views on allowing television or radio coverage of the Senate. Two amendments were voted down before S. Res 20 was voted to be reported to the Senate.

Witnesses testified on the technical aspects of broadcasting the Senate proceedings.

Senate hearing to consider rules for allowing television coverage of the United States Senate.

Committee members discussed S.Res. 20, a bill allowing for the television coverage of the Senate.

Witnesses testified on the educational value of television coverage of the Senate.

Witnesses testified for and against allowing television coverage of the Senate.

The Senate Rules Committee heard testimony for allowing the Senate to be televised. This was the first in a series of hearings over the years on televising the Senate.