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The House passed a bill requiring the Treasury Department to report to Congress on assets of Iranian political and military leaders. Members also approved another bill that delays government…

The House convened for Morning Hour, with members permitted to speak on a variety of topics. 

The House approved a separation of powers bill that would override legal precedent that requires courts give deference to federal agencies' interpretation of the law. Members also debated am…

The House approved several bills under suspension of the rules, including a bill that expands the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) expedited review of Zika virus treatments. Members also…

The House convened for Morning Hour, with members permitted to speak on a variety of topics.

The House voted on a number of bills debated earlier under suspension of the rules, including H.R. 1553, the Small Bank Exam Cycle Reform Act.

House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) held a ceremonial swearing-in for members of the 114th Congress.

The House met for Morning Hour, during which members spoke on a variety of topics.

Legislative Business-H.R. 2655 - Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act

The House met to consider a series of temporary spending measures to re-open certain programs and parts of government following closures that began on October 1.

The House met for Morning Hour, during which members speak on a variety of topics.

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

Defense Authorization

The House of Representatives convened for the business of the day, one minute speeches, and special order speeches. The House disapproved of Senate amendments to bill H.R. 3630 to provide in…

The House approved a bill that would award a congressional gold medal to the first black Marine recruits in World War II. Members also approved the debate rules for a land exchange bill for …

The House passed a bill sponsored by Representative Lee Terry (R-NE) that expedites the approval process for a crude oil pipeline running from Canada to Texas. Members also returned to work …

Members of the House read the Constitution aloud beginning at 11:00 a.m.

During a portion of the session the House debated and passed an extension of the 1965 Voting Rights Act for 25 years on a vote of 390 to 33.