House Session
The House voted to increase the debt limit by $2.5 trillion until 2023. Along a party-line vote, members also passed a measure holding former Representative Mark Meadows (R-NY), who was form…
View in Congressional Chronicle7,134 viewsThe House voted to increase the debt limit by $2.5 trillion until 2023. Along a party-line vote, members also passed a measure holding former Representative Mark Meadows (R-NY), who was form…
View in Congressional Chronicle7,134 viewsThe House approved a bill seeking to limit presidential power and election interference.
View in Congressional Chronicle5,911 viewsThe House debated a combined measure that dealt with Medicare cuts, waiving “pay-as-you-go” budget rules, and allowing the Senate to increase the debt limit with a simple majority vote.
84 viewsThe House approved the fiscal year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Members passed legislation setting up a process to avoid a debt default by allowing the Senate to increase …
View in Congressional Chronicle814 viewsThe House worked on debate rules from three bills covering five different issues.
View in Congressional Chronicle298 viewsRep. Michael Burgess (R-TX), a member of the Budget Committee, talked about President Biden’s “Build Back Better” agenda, upcoming fiscal deadlines, and congressional news of the day.
325 viewsThe House convened for one-minute speeches, at the end of which Republicans moved to adjourn. The vote on adjournment lasted over seven hours, as Democrats worked off the floor to secure the…
View in Congressional Chronicle12,197 viewsThe House Rules Committee met to consider President Biden’s social spending proposal. Leadership from several House committees testified at the hearing in either support of or in opposition …
918 viewsThe House considered several suspension bills.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,251 viewsThe House Rules Committee met to consider the reconciliation bill as part of President Biden’s agenda.
1,654 viewsHealth experts testified about the impact of COVID-19 on children during a hearing before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. The witnesses discussed …
1,107 viewsThe House Rules Committee considered the Senate’s proposal to temporarily suspend the debt limit and other proposed legislation. The committee passed the Senate proposal on the debt limit an…
621 viewsA House subcommittee convened a hearing to discuss electric vehicles and the potential benefits for the economy and the climate. Industry proponents and opponents outlined the pros and cons …
628 viewsIn a vote of 219-212, the House voted to suspend the debt ceiling through December 16, 2022. Democratic Representatives Golden (ME) and Schrader (OR) voted “no.” Republican Representative Ki…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,369 viewsThe House Budget Committee met to consider recommendations for the fiscal year 2022 budget reconciliation bill. After debate from both sides, the committee voted to move the bill to the full…
1,213 viewsThe House Budget Committee continued work on the fiscal year 2022 budget reconciliation bill, focusing on procedural and other “housekeeping” motions. Members earlier voted to move the bill …
263 viewsIn a vote of 220-211, the House passed a continuing resolution to fund the government through December 3, 2021, and raise the debt limit through December 2022. The measure also provides $28.…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,119 viewsHealth experts testified on neurodegenerative diseases and ongoing research for treatments and cures before a House subcommittee. Experts continued to discuss research advancements in neurol…
931 viewsThe House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee on Health heard from health experts on the importance of vaccinations during a virtual hearing. Witnesses talked about the need for improvem…
812 viewsLawmakers on the House Budget Committee heard testimony about limiting executive power and Congress' authority of budgetary spending. Constitutional experts responded to questions about exec…
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