House Session
Lawmakers approved (274-150) legislation allowing for the deportation of non-citizens who are convicted of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The measure was one of four …
View in Congressional Chronicle3,653 viewsLawmakers approved (274-150) legislation allowing for the deportation of non-citizens who are convicted of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The measure was one of four …
View in Congressional Chronicle3,653 viewsThe House approved a bill to prohibit the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) from using federal funds to regulate gas stoves as banned hazardous products. Members also passed a resolu…
View in Congressional Chronicle949 viewsThe House debated two measures. One would repeal a Department of Education rule on federal student loan forgiveness. The other would override President Biden’s veto of a resolution repealing…
View in Congressional Chronicle482 viewsThe House voted to repeal a Commerce Department rule waiving tariffs on solar parts made in China that are assembled in four Southeast Asian countries: Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand or Vietna…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,837 viewsThe House approved legislation helping to expedite the naturalization process for non-U.S. citizens in the military and veterans. Members also approved several suspension bills that were deb…
View in Congressional Chronicle642 viewsThe House considered 18 bills under suspension of the rules, including several veteran-related and post office naming measures as well as legislation on human rights for the Uyghurs in China…
View in Congressional Chronicle841 viewsThe House voted 229-202 to hold Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress for his failure to respond to a subpoena and testify before the January 6 Select Committee on its investigation into the …
View in Congressional Chronicle3,905 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 Chronicle2,217 viewsThe House voted 232-197 to impeach President Trump for a second time. Ten Republicans and all Democrats voted in favor of the resolution.
View in Congressional Chronicle23,167 viewsThe House approved the rules for the 117th Congress. Among the items in the package was curbing the minority party’s use of the motion to recommit and a procedural tactic to change legislati…
View in Congressional Chronicle6,590 viewsThe House passed two bills. One condemns anti-Asian rhetoric and sentiment during the coronavirus pandemic. The other seeks to provide employment protections for pregnant workers.
View in Congressional Chronicle2,620 viewsThe House debated amendments to a fiscal year 2021 spending package to fund the Departments of Defense, Labor, Health and Human Services and other agencies.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,961 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 started work on H.R. 1, a bill designed to make voting easier, lessen the influence of money in electoral politics, and strengthen ethics rules for government officials.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,136 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…
5,046 viewsThe House continued work on H.R. 6147, a fiscal year 2019 bill to fund the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the IRS among other agencies. Members also pas…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,988 viewsThe House rejected in a 121-301 vote the Republican compromise immigration bill. Members then resumed debate on a fiscal year 2019 Defense Department spending bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle2,080 viewsThe House worked on a six-year Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,000 viewsThe House began consideration of two bills dealing with regulations from the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Members also approved legislatio…
View in Congressional Chronicle851 viewsHouse Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin) held a ceremonial swearing-in and photo opportunity with members of the 115th Congress and their families. The event happens at the start of each Congre…
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