House Session
The House passed a measure that permanently extends several tax provisions set to expire at the end of 2015. Members also debated the rule governing debate on the omnibus spending bill to…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,232 viewsThe House passed a measure that permanently extends several tax provisions set to expire at the end of 2015. Members also debated the rule governing debate on the omnibus spending bill to…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,232 viewsThe House approved legislation to reauthorize the expired charter of the Export-Import Bank. Members also reauthorized federal highway and transit programs through November 20, 2015, and…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,231 viewsThe House passed a bill that would require a congressional joint resolution of approval before any “major” executive branch regulation could take effect. Under existing law, Congress can…
View in Congressional Chronicle586 viewsThe House convened for a legislative session and debated a number of bills under suspension of the rules.
View in Congressional Chronicle575 viewsThe House voted 278-149 to pass the fiscal year 2016 defense authorization bill. The House also passed the Africa trade bill, 397-32. The House voted on the rule for fast-frack trade…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,365 viewsThe House convened for a legislative session. The House debate H.R. 2685, a fiscal year 2016 Defense Appropriations bill and voted on amendments
View in Congressional Chronicle2,186 viewsThe House voted on several bills under suspension of the rules. A two-thirds majority is required for passage on each vote.
View in Congressional Chronicle252 viewsJustices Anthony Kennedy and Stephen Breyer testified on the Supreme Court fiscal year 2016 budget and the federal judiciary system. By law, the judicial branch assembles its own budget,…
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