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Representative Karen Bass (D-CA) talked about the House Republican proposal to extend the Social Security payroll tax rate for another year, and she responded to telephone calls and…

One Minute Speeches (15 per side) H.Res. 364 - Designating room HVC 215 of the Capitol Visitor Center as the “Gabriel Zimmerman Meeting Room” (Suspension, 40 Minutes of Debate) H.Res. 477 -…

During Morning Hour, any member may speak for up to five minutes on any topic. When no additional members seek recognition, Morning Hour concludes.

Witnesses testified about current trends and security challenges facing the Western Hemisphere and priorities for U.S. security assistance and policy, including a focus on the Iranian plot…

A vote on a Continuing Resolution to keep the federal government funded failed by a vote of 195 to 230.

North Korean prisoner camp survivors testified before the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Human Rights. The hearing took place as U.S. Special Envoy for North Korea Robert King met…

The House debated a bill to establish a special envoy for religious freedom in the Near East and South Central Asia.

The House approved the Republican debt and deficit reduction plan, which they call the Cut, Cap, and Balance Bill. The legislation requires $111 billion in spending reductions and establishes…

Representative Karen Bass (D-CA), a member of the Budget Committee, talked about the status of talks between President Obama and congressional leaders over the budget and raising the debt…

The House debated amendments to the fiscal year 2012 defense spending bill.

Members debated changes to patent and trademark Law. Vote number 484 was vitiated and replaced by vote 485.

Democratic members spoke to reporters and answered questions about their vote on the federal budget.

Rep Crowley (D-NY) gave a silent one-minute speech during today’s House session.

The House Budget Committee met to consider a Republican federal budget proposal for fiscal year 2012.

The House Budget Committee met to consider a Republican federal budget proposal for fiscal year 2012.

The House Budget Committee met to consider a Republican federal budget proposal for fiscal year 2012.