House Members on Government Shutdown
With the government shutdown in effect, House members considered a motion to suspend the rules, enabling them to act qui…
The House debated a temporary government funding that would continue spending authority through February 16 while negotiations continue on s… read more
The House debated a temporary government funding that would continue spending authority through February 16 while negotiations continue on spending for the rest of the budget year. Beyond the usual funding, the bill continues the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for six years, delays some tax increases scheduled to begin under the Affordable Care Act, and adds money for ballistic missile defense. Members considered the rules for the upcoming debate on the bill. close
With the government shutdown in effect, House members considered a motion to suspend the rules, enabling them to act qui…
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke at the start of day two of the government shutdown.
Majority Whip John Cornyn (R-TX) came to the Senate floor to counter some Democrats' referral to the government shutdown…
With the government shutdown in effect for the second day, House members spoke on the chamber floor about the need to ex…