The 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 Ways and Means Committee met to consider the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement. Members delivered opening statements on the legislation before taking a break for votes on …
2,237 viewsThe House passed a short-term continuing resolution (CR) extending government funding through December 20, 2019. Members also passed a bill debated the previous day under suspension of the r…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,535 viewsThe House continued work on the fiscal year 2020 defense authorization bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle3,976 viewsState and local officials testified before a House Ways and Means subcommittee on limits put on state and local tax (SALT) deduction caps under the 2017 Republican tax bill. Witnesses includ…
804 viewsU.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer testified before the House Ways and Means Committee regarding the Trump administration’s trade policy positions. He stressed the urgent need for C…
1,273 viewsThe House Ways and Means Committee convened a hearing to discuss the high rate of mothers dying due to causes related to pregnancy or childbirth in the U.S. Olympian and gold medalist track …
10,299 viewsThe House debated and passed a rule covering three upcoming bills dealing with: Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Land; Sex, Gender Identity, and Sexual Orientation; and prescription drug costs. Memb…
View in Congressional Chronicle3,035 viewsThe House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing to examine paid family and medical leave. While members from both parties expressed support for paid family and medical leave, there was dis…
1,296 viewsU.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer updated members of the House Ways and Means Committee on ongoing U.S.-China trade negotiations. He reiterated that any deal must be enforceable an…
2,533 viewsThe House voted on a bill debated earlier under suspension of the rules.
View in Congressional Chronicle502 viewsOn the 18th day of a government shutdown, the House approved a suspension bill reauthorizing public emergency health programs. Members observed a moment of silence for the victims of the Jan…
View in Congressional Chronicle488 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…
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