House Session
The House in a 218-211 vote passed legislation that would prohibit states from enacting certain restrictions on abortion providers.
View in Congressional Chronicle2,485 viewsThe House in a 218-211 vote passed legislation that would prohibit states from enacting certain restrictions on abortion providers.
View in Congressional Chronicle2,485 viewsThe House began work on federal spending for the fiscal year 2022 budget year, a package of seven of the dozen bills that set annual spending. More than 200 amendments were allowed, and a vo…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,546 viewsThe House passed two immigration bill. H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act, would provide a pathway to citizenship for “DREAMers,” undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as child…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,218 viewsThe House passed a bill to strengthen anti-discrimination protections for older workers.
View in Congressional Chronicle955 viewsThe House impeached President Donald Trump for abuse of power (230-197) and obstruction of Congress (229-198), with Representative Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) voting “present” on both articles of i…
View in Congressional Chronicle46,521 viewsThe House passed a spending package covering four of the 12 annual appropriations bills that fund the government and related agencies. This specific package includes money for Labor, Health …
View in Congressional Chronicle1,085 viewsThe House continued work on a bill to restore net neutrality rules that require internet service providers to offer equal access to all web content. The legislation comes less than two years…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,318 viewsOn day 33 of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, the House passed a bill to reopen the government, excepting the Department of Homeland Security, through the end of fiscal year …
View in Congressional Chronicle1,721 viewsOn Day 26 of a government shutdown, the House debated and passed a bill that provides over $12 billion in emergency funding for those recently affected by natural disasters, including hurric…
View in Congressional Chronicle11,255 viewsThe House speaker held a ceremonial swearing-in ceremony with newly-elected representatives. The event happens at the start of each Congress. The official swearing-in ceremony took place ear…
5,049 viewsThe House convened for a legislative session. Representative Greg Gianforte (R-MT) was sworn in as the 432nd member of the chamber. Members also passed a bill that allows electric utilities …
View in Congressional Chronicle1,122 viewsThe House passed a rule prohibiting killing of predators in Alaska, followed by approval of a resolution disapproving of changes to state eligibility requirements for Title X grants for fami…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,115 viewsThe House votes 238-183 to pass H.R. 7, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act, which would prohibit federal funding of abortions and ban abortion co…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,679 viewsThe House approved a bill, H.R. 3700, that changes federal housing policy. Members also passed a measure that would restrict the Obama administration’s authority to lift sanctions on Iranian…
View in Congressional Chronicle923 viewsThe House approved a bill dealing with lawsuits against the federal government that could result in new regulations and requires the government to give public notice when it begins negotiati…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,340 viewsThe House passed two bills under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1557, the Federal Employee Antidiscrimination Act, and H.R. 2256, the Veterans Information Modernization Act.
View in Congressional Chronicle353 viewsThe House passed H.R. 50, which would impose stricter requirements for how federal agencies disclose the cost and effectiveness of federal mandates. Members gave special order speeches on an…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,432 viewsHouse Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) held a ceremonial swearing-in for members of the 114th Congress.
2,584 viewsFollowing one-minute speeches, the House began debate on H.J.Res. 124, a continuing resolution funding the federal government through December 11th. The bill included an amendment to authori…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,919 viewsThe House debated several bills under suspension of the rules, including legislation to prevent human trafficking, and was expected to work on a bill to direct the Department of Education se…
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