House Session
Proceedings were briefly interrupted by a protester in the gallery during debate on detainee treatment (approximately 1:50 p.m.).
View in Congressional Chronicle1,539 viewsProceedings were briefly interrupted by a protester in the gallery during debate on detainee treatment (approximately 1:50 p.m.).
View in Congressional Chronicle1,539 viewsThe Ways and Means Committee held a hearing to review the impact of current and proposed border security and immigration policies on the costs and administration of certain entitlement progr…
536 viewsDuring a portion of the session the House debated and passed an extension of the 1965 Voting Rights Act for 25 years on a vote of 390 to 33.
View in Congressional Chronicle886 viewsThe House debated a non-binding resolution (H. Res. 861) on support for operations in Iraq and efforts to combat international terrorism. It also stated that no time limits should be set for…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,387 viewsThe House passed a lobbying and ethics bill in a 217-213 vote.
View in Congressional Chronicle4,025 viewsThe House Rules Committee held a hearing on the Lobbying Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006. Members testified about proposed changes to regulations governing fundraising and lobbyi…
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