House Session
The House debated and passed health reform legislation by a vote of 220-215. One Republican, Rep. Joseph Cao (R-LA), voted for the bill and 39 Democrats voted against the legislation.
View in Congressional Chronicle3,006 viewsThe House debated and passed health reform legislation by a vote of 220-215. One Republican, Rep. Joseph Cao (R-LA), voted for the bill and 39 Democrats voted against the legislation.
View in Congressional Chronicle3,006 viewsThe House approved a bill expanding the Department of Homeland Security’s authority over chemical and water plant safety. Members also made speeches in honor of the victims of the…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,107 viewsThe House debated several bills and passed a measure that calls on the president and the secretary of state to oppose a recent United Nations report on the Gaza conflict, calling it biased…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,832 viewsRepresentatives delivered One Minute Speeches on health care.
378 viewsThe House debated and passed several bills under suspension of the rules, including one to track absentee ballots and another to expand assistance for small businesses. Members also gave…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,755 viewsObama administration officials urged Congress to move forward with proposed changes to the military commissions system, which the president has said he wants to continue to use to put alleged…
215 viewsAt aproximately 6:30 p.m. Representative Issa insisted that the clerk read a lengthy motion to recommit aloud.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,635 viewsThe House passed in a 219-212 vote the climate change and energy bill. It includes cap and trade provisions and renewable energy requirements. Members also approved $32 billion for Interior…
View in Congressional Chronicle15,172 viewsThe American Energy Solutions Group (AESG) and House Republican Leadership held a press conference to unveil the House Republican alternative energy bill. This bill differs from the Democratic bill due…
151 viewsThe House considered several bills, most dealing with Interior Department water treatment projects.
View in Congressional Chronicle9,892 viewsThe House passed passed the fiscal year 2010 federal budget conference report. Members also passed a bill to expand hate crimes to include attacks against people based on sexual…
View in Congressional Chronicle53,247 viewsThe House began debate on the fiscal year 2010 federal budget conference report.
View in Congressional Chronicle15,006 viewsThe House failed to pass a bill containing new federal land management rules, new wilderness areas, new recreation areas, and a number of other public land bills. It failed by two votes.
View in Congressional Chronicle2,414 viewsHouse Republican leaders spoke to the press after their meeting about federal budget proposals and spending priorities.
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