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House Republican leaders talked about legislation they introduced that would require a two-thirds majority in both the House and Senate to increase the national debt ceiling, the legal limit…

The House debated and passed health reform legislation by a vote of 220-215. One Republican, Rep. Joseph Cao (R-LA), voted for the bill and 39 Democrats voted against the legislation.

The House debated several bills and passed a measure that calls on the president and the secretary of state to oppose a recent United Nations report on the Gaza conflict, calling it biased a…

The House Financial Services Committee completed its markup of four pieces of financial regulation legislation.

The House passed a fiscal year 2010 Department of Homeland Security conference report. Members also approved a funds for water recycling projects in the San Francisco Bay-area.

The House debated and passed several bills under suspension of the rules, including one to track absentee ballots and another to expand assistance for small businesses. Members also gave one…

The House passed the “Cash for Clunkers” bill which authorizes $4 billion for cash rebates of up to $4,500 to consumers who trade in their cars or SUVs for newer, more fuel-efficient vehicle…

The House debated and voted on several bills, including one that designated a person to distribute campaign funds in the event of a candidate’s death. They also agreed to go to conference wi…

Rep. Kevin McCarthy delivered the weekly Republican Weekly Address. He focused on the Republican position on the federal budget and stimulus spending.

The House voted on bills debated earlier under suspension of the rules.

The House considered several suspension bills. Members also approved to instruct conferees to take a certain negotiating position with the Senate on an economic stimulus bill.

The 65th annual Congressional Dinner of the Washington Press Foundation was held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel. After the award presentations congressional leaders joked about the current state …