House Session
Lawmakers approved (274-150) legislation allowing for the deportation of non-citizens who are convicted of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The measure was one of four …
View in Congressional Chronicle3,670 viewsLawmakers approved (274-150) legislation allowing for the deportation of non-citizens who are convicted of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The measure was one of four …
View in Congressional Chronicle3,670 viewsCongressional Black Caucus members held a news conference on race-related issues, including Florida education standards for African American history curriculum and Supreme Court decisions on…
220 viewsThe House continued work on the fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
View in Congressional Chronicle1,285 viewsThe House approved two suspension bills that were debated earlier in the day. Representative-elect Jennifer McClellan (D-VA) was sworn in to replace the late Representative Don McEachin (D),…
View in Congressional Chronicle302 viewsThe House passed a bill banning the sale of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to China.
View in Congressional Chronicle3,716 viewsThe House debated and passed the rules for the 118th Congress on a near party-line vote (220-213). Representative Tony Gonzales(R-TX) was the lone Republican to oppose the package. Some prop…
View in Congressional Chronicle4,494 viewsThe House debated two criminal justice-related bills. One would improve the treatment of pregnant inmates, and the other would create community reentry centers that would support formerly in…
View in Congressional Chronicle918 viewsThe House met for Morning Hour, with members permitted to speak on any topic.
View in Congressional Chronicle981 viewsIn a 220-207 vote, the House approved the Democratic tax, health care and climate change bill, called the Inflation Reduction Act and which passed the Senate 51-50 the previous Sunday. The p…
View in Congressional Chronicle6,454 viewsThe House met for Morning Hour, with members permitted to speak on any topic.
View in Congressional Chronicle903 viewsThe House approved a measure that combines two bill that were previously passed by the House in the first session of the 117th Congress. The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act would…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,442 viewsThe Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) held a news conference on voting rights. They called on the Senate to change the filibuster rules to allow a vote on the John Lewis Voting Rights Advance…
1,139 viewsThe House debated and voted on a number of bills under suspension of the rules, including measures condemning the abuse of the Uyghur people in China. Members also considered bills involving…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,384 viewsMembers of the Congressional Black Caucus and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) held a Vigil for Justice at the U.S. Capitol.
197 viewsThe House passed a resolution to censure Representative Paul Gosar (R-AZ) for posting an animated video on social media depicting himself killing Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N…
View in Congressional Chronicle6,934 viewsHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Democratic colleagues, and faith leaders hold a news conference on President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda.
573 viewsVoting rights advocates held the “March On for Washington and Voting Rights” rally to call for the passage of federal voting legislation and statehood for the District of Columbia. Among tho…
2,217 viewsRepresentative Sheila Jackson-Lee and several Democratic members of the Texas state representatives held a news conference on voting rights legislation.
356 viewsThe House took the first step in the budget reconciliation process by approving the Senate-passed $3.5 trillion budget resolution that congressional committees would use to draft legislation…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,084 viewsThe House approved the Senate-passed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. The vote was 220-211, with all Republicans and one Democrat voting against the measure. President Biden signed the le…
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