House Session, Part 2
The House considered several suspension bills.
View in Congressional Chronicle5,116 viewsThe House considered several suspension bills.
View in Congressional Chronicle5,116 viewsThe House debated and passed a non-binding resolution saying that the House of Representatives does not approve of illegal immigrants voting in U.S. elections. Lawmakers also completed work …
View in Congressional Chronicle5,204 viewsThe House approved a fiscal year 2019 spending bill that covers the Department of Veterans Affairs, military construction, energy and water programs, and legislation branch operations. Membe…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,389 viewsThe House debated a bill setting fishery conservation and management policy for the upcoming five years.
View in Congressional Chronicle711 viewsThe House passed legislation to provide $3 billion to the World Bank but withhold 30 percent of the funds until the Treasury Department certifies management and governance improvements at th…
View in Congressional Chronicle559 viewsThe House approved the House-Senate negotiated compromise on the fiscal year 2018 defense programs and policy bill. Lawmakers also passed a reauthorization of the national flood insurance pr…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,192 viewsThe House debated a bill extending Federal Aviation Administration funding for six months and giving tax relief to victims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria.
View in Congressional Chronicle991 viewsThe House debated and voted on amendments to a fiscal year 2018 “minibus” spending package.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,978 viewsThe House approved a bill allowing employers to offer compensatory time off instead of overtime pay. Members also debated a North Korea sanctions bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,435 viewsThe House debated two bills concerning the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). One would prohibit the EPA from proposing regulations unless all pertinent scientific information is posted …
View in Congressional Chronicle1,118 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 Chronicle852 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…
3,469 viewsThe House debated the rule governing a bill dealing with Justice Department settlement agreement funds. Members also debated several bills under suspension of the rules.
View in Congressional Chronicle620 viewsThe 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…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,892 viewsThe House debated and voted 191-106 to pass a bill restricting the Obama administration’s ability to lift Iran sanctions. The vote was later vacated because not enough members were present t…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,220 viewsHouse and Senate conferees made opening statements in a meeting to negotiate a long-term highway and mass transit funding bill. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair Bill S…
1,135 viewsThe House debated and voted on amendments to a a multi-year highway and transportation funding bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,787 viewsThe House debated H.R. 2822, the fiscal year 2016 Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
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