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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…

One Minute Speeches Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.Res. 497 - To provide for the placement of a statue or bust of Sir Winston Churchill in the United States Capit…

H.R. 1633 - Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011 (Rep. Noem - Energy and Commerce)(Subject to a Rule) The Rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following…

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 -…

The House considered conference report to 1st minibus spending package and rules for debate to a balanced budget amendment

During Morning Hour, any member may speak for up to five minutes on any topic. When no additional members seek recognition, Morning Hour concludes. The House-controlled cameras were limited …

The House Ways and Means Committee marked up three trade agreements between the U.S. and Colombia, Panama, and South Korea.

By a 352-66 vote, the House passed a short-term spending bill to fund the government through November 18, 2011. Members also approved debate rules for a bill to delay Environmental Protectio…

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

The House considered President Obama’s jobs bill and legislation on the National Labor Relations Board.

Witnesses testified on the federal management of civilian nuclear waste and the Energy Department’s decision to end the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste respiratory program. Among the issues the…

The House approved a four-year extension of certain Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) programs. Members also passed a bill, H.R. 1255, pertaining to fiscal year 2011 spending. H.R. 1255 …

Witnesses testified about potential revisions to the federal tax code. They focused on the economic and administrative impact of current federal income tax structure, tax complexity, corpora…