Hearing on Politics and the Supreme Court
Former anti-abortion activist Reverend Robert Schenck and legal professionals testified at a House Judiciary Committee hearing on the influence of politics on the Supreme Court. The hearing …
8,181 viewsFormer anti-abortion activist Reverend Robert Schenck and legal professionals testified at a House Judiciary Committee hearing on the influence of politics on the Supreme Court. The hearing …
8,181 viewsThe House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security held a virtual hearing to examine the rise of hate groups and violence directed at minority institutions including…
658 viewsThe House approved a bill aimed at increasing computer chip production in the U.S. to better compete with China. The measure would next to go to the president for his signature. Members also…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,181 views“If you do not protect marriage equality, you are saying that we do not belong in "We the "people,” said Jim Obergefell, the lead plaintiff in the case that legalized same-sex marriage natio…
4,137 viewsThe House voted 220-207 to approve a six-bill $405 billion federal spending package for fiscal year 2023. It includes spending for agriculture, energy, financial services, the environment, m…
View in Congressional Chronicle776 viewsIn a 234-193 vote, the House approved a Senate-passed measure that expands background checks for gun buyers 21 or younger, provides grants to states for “red flag” laws that enable firearms …
View in Congressional Chronicle4,685 viewsThe House met for Morning Hour, with members permitted to speak on any topic.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,278 viewsMembers of the House came to the floor to debate legislation that provides security protections to Supreme Court justices' families and Supreme Court officers.
165 views“Pro-choice” and “pro-life” advocates testified at a House Judiciary Committee hearing on access to abortions and the impact overturning Roe v. Wade would have on that access. This hearing c…
17,787 viewsThe House approved a suspension bill providing enhanced security for Supreme Court justices and their families. Twenty-seven Democrats voted against the measure that would next go to Preside…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,007 viewsThe House passed a Democratic bill intended to reduce gun violence in response to a recent spate of mass shootings. The legislation includes measures that would raise the age to buy a semi-a…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,529 viewsThe House Judiciary Committee debated and voted on the “Protecting Our Kids Act,” a package of gun control proposals meant in part as a response to a series of mass shootings, most recently …
6,692 viewsThe House Judiciary Committee debated and voted on the “Protecting Our Kids Act,” a package of gun control proposals meant in part as a response to a series of mass shootings, most recently …
713 viewsThe House passed a bill that grants medical benefits to federal firefighters, and members also passed a suspension bill providing benefits to individuals exposed to radiation when they took …
View in Congressional Chronicle675 viewsHomeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas defended himself against Republican committee members, who assailed his record on immigration policy and called for his resignation as he testi…
7,098 viewsSecretary of State Antony Blinken testified at House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on the agency’s foreign policy priorities and fiscal year 2023 budget request. Secretary Blinken defend…
1,497 viewsThe House approved a Senate-passed bill to expand President Biden’s ability to send military aid to Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s invasion of the country.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,554 viewsThe House approved legislation suspending normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus, meaning exports from those countries will come with additional tariffs. Members also voted to ban oi…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,658 viewsThe House voted 220-203 to hold former Trump administration advisers Dan Scavino and Peter Navarro in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with subpoenas issued by the Select Committe…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,618 viewsThe House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe held a hearing on suspected war crimes and other human rights abuses allegedly committed by Russia during its invasion of Ukraine. Experts wi…
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