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The House convened for a pro forma session, its last of the 113th Congress. The second session of the 113th Congress adjourned sine die.

In November, more than 300 members of the UK Youth Parliament- ages 11 to 18- gathered in the British House of Commons, for their annual policy debate. ... They began the session with a tribute to the 100 year anniversary of World War I.

Former House historian Ray Smock talked about the opening day speeches of former House speakers. He introduced the January 4, 1995, House session in which Representative Newt Gingrich (R-GA) was elected to be speaker of the House.

Former House historian Ray Smock talked about the role of speaker of the House of Representatives and how the role evolved through history. Video was shown in the background as he talked about the tradition of opening day speeches of House speakers. ... Smock then introduced the January 3, 1985, House session in which Representative Tip O'Neill (D-MA) was elected to be speaker of the House, followed by his acceptance of the gavel, being sworn in, and his remarks upon accepting the position.

Former House historian Ray Smock talked about the opening day speeches of former House speakers. He introduced the January 4, 2007, House session in which Representative Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) was elected to be speaker of the House.

The House convened for a pro forma session.

The Senate continued work on a $577 billion defense spending bill, nominations, and a $1.1 trillion spending deal approved by the House on December 11th.

The House convened for a pro forma session.

The Senate cleared, by unanimous consent, a resolution continuing current federal funding for two days, giving the chamber time to debate H.R. 83, the $1.1 trillion federal spending bill, which the House passed earlier that day.

The House convened for a legislative session.

The House convened for a legislative session. The House passed H.R. 83, 219-206.

The Senate considered a House-passed defense authorization bill, which authorized $585 billion for defense programs for 2015.

The House took a series of four votes, including passage of S. 2244, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act, 417-7, with 10 members not voting.

The House passed, 230-182, H.R. 5781, the California Emergency Drought Relief Act, and rejected a Democratic motion to recommit.

The House debated debated H.R. 5781, a bill which would provide drought relief to California.

The House convened for a legislative session.

Josh Earnest briefed reporters and responded to questions on a variety of issues, including talks with incoming Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, the legislative agenda for the lame-duck session, and the 114th Congress.

The House convened for a legislative session.

The House convened for a legislative session.

Many of the questions asked by members were deferred by the witnesses, deeming them too sensitive in nature to be answered in open session