House Session
The House approved the House-Senate compromise on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which sets defense programs and policy for fiscal year 2021. President Trump had vowed to vet…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,501 viewsThe House approved the House-Senate compromise on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which sets defense programs and policy for fiscal year 2021. President Trump had vowed to vet…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,501 viewsThe House Armed Services Committee held a hearing on the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan. Witnesses included former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker who warned the committee …
864 viewsThe House began work on the National Apprenticeship Act, a bill that seeks to expand apprenticeship opportunities.
View in Congressional Chronicle918 viewsThe House considered a number of suspension bills concerning human rights, including a resolution condemning the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
View in Congressional Chronicle868 viewsThe House met for Morning Hour, with members permitted to speak on any topic.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,100 viewsThe House considered several bills under suspension of the rules, including a measure that requires a review panel to evaluate Boeing safety features following fatal airplane crashes in 2018…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,073 viewsThe House approved two non-binding resolutions. One, by Representatives Tom Malinowski (D-NJ) and Denver Riggleman (R-VA), condemns QAnon and the conspiracy theories it promotes The vote was…
View in Congressional Chronicle5,364 viewsThe House passed a $2.2 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, 214-207. Eighteen Democrats joined all Republicans in voting against the measure. Democrats brought the bill to the floor despite the l…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,885 viewsThe House debated amendments to a fiscal year 2021 spending package to fund the Departments of Defense, Labor, Health and Human Services and other agencies.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,965 viewsThe House considered spending bills for fiscal year 2021 and two child care measures.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,459 viewsThe House met for Morning Hour, with members permitted to speak on any topic.
View in Congressional Chronicle935 viewsThe House met for Morning Hour, with members permitted to speak on any topic.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,534 viewsThe House debated two bills: H.R. 1425, which makes make changes to the Affordable Care Act, and H.R. 7301, the COVID-19 housing relief bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,271 viewsOn a near party-line vote of 232-180, the House passed legislation to make the District of Columbia the 51st state. Representative Collin Peterson (MN) was the only Democrat to vote “no.” Me…
View in Congressional Chronicle6,671 viewsThe House met for Morning Hour, with members permitted to speak on any topic.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,368 viewsThe House Education and Labor Committee held a virtual hearing to examine coronavirus racial inequities in education, health care, and the workforce. Former Education Secretary John King, wh…
917 viewsHouse Education and Labor Committee held a virtual hearing on the impact of states budget cuts due the coronavirus pandemic on the nation’s public schools. Those who testified included the p…
876 viewsThe House Education and Labor Subcommittee on Workforce Protections held a hearing on the federal government’s role in protecting workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Principal Deputy As…
1,334 viewsIn a 217-189 vote, the House passed H.Res. 965, allows proxy voting on the chamber floor and committees to conduct business remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Members also passed, 208-19…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,670 viewsThe House Rules Committee met to consider a $3 trillion coronavirus response bill as well as a resolution authorizing remote voting by proxy and remote committee proceedings.
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