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The U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session.

One Minute Speeches H.J.Res. 79 - Border Safety & Security Act (Closed Rule, 40 Minutes of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. John Carter / Appropriations Committee) Special Order Speeches

Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the tenth day of the government shutdown between live news conferences.

The House session recessed suddenly due to a lockdown at the Capitol. Schedule estimate for the afternoon: At approximately 1:15-1:30 p.m. the House will have its first vote series of…

Continue Consideration of H.R. 1947 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Frank Lucas / Agriculture Committee) The Rule provides f…

One Minute Speeches H.R. 671 - Ruth Moore Act of 2013 (Suspension, 40 minutes of debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Chellie Pingree / Veterans' Affairs Committee) H.R. 2216 - Military Construction a…

House Speaker John Boehner held a ceremonial swearing-in ceremony with newly-elected representatives. The event happens at the start of each Congress. The official swearing-in ceremony took …