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Grijalva focuses on environment. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Grijalva Wants to Diversify Environmental Movement

By Emma Dumain
Posted December 29, 2015 at 5:00am
Scalise, left, says Republican priorities are reflected in the way his office approached the Planned Parenthood defuding effort. (Al Drago/CQ Roll Call)

Steve Scalise Defends Planned Parenthood Strategy

By Emma Dumain
Posted December 23, 2015 at 5:00am
Pelosi updates reporters on Democratic reaction to the bipartisan $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill, during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday. (Photo By Al Drago/CQ Roll Call)

Pelosi’s Victory Lap

By Emma Dumain
Posted December 18, 2015 at 2:12pm
(Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Congress Sends Omnibus to Obama

By Emma Dumain and Bridget Bowman
Posted December 18, 2015 at 9:49am

Congress Sends Omnibus to Obama

By Bridget Bowman and Emma Dumain
Posted December 18, 2015 at 8:51am
Hastert (Chris Maddaloni/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Ex-Speaker Hastert Recovering From Stroke

By Emma Dumain
Posted December 17, 2015 at 4:02pm
Pelosi will support the omnibus, but some of her Democratic colleagues are still on the fence. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Pelosi Supports Omnibus, but Other Democrats Not Sold

By Emma Dumain
Posted December 17, 2015 at 12:27pm
Ryan is planning ahead for 2016. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Ryan Gets High Marks for First Big Showdown

By Emma Dumain
Posted December 16, 2015 at 6:58pm

Ryan Gets High Marks for First Big Showdown

By Emma Dumain
Posted December 16, 2015 at 5:59pm
Republicans said Ryan deserved high praise for creating a more inclusive, collaborative environment in the lead-up to the omnibus negotiations. (Al Drago/CQ Roll Call)

It’s A Deal: Republicans Settle for Notable Omnibus Wins

By Emma Dumain
Posted December 16, 2015 at 6:09am

It’s A Deal: Republicans Settle for Notable Omnibus Wins

By Emma Dumain
Posted December 16, 2015 at 5:11am
Some Republicans are optimistic Ryan's leadership will help avoid the end-of-year crunch in the future. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Every December, Why All the Drama?

By Emma Dumain and Simone Pathé
Posted December 14, 2015 at 5:00am

Every December, Why All the Drama?

By Emma Dumain and Simone Pathé
Posted December 14, 2015 at 4:01am
Scalise will get a new top aide in the new year. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Majority Whip Gets New Chief of Staff in the New Year

By Emma Dumain
Posted December 10, 2015 at 3:29pm
Ryan said the GOP agenda would be a consensus effort. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Ryan: House GOP Will Build 2016 Legislative Agenda Together

By Emma Dumain
Posted December 10, 2015 at 1:21pm
Rep. Susan Brooks, R-Ind. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Tuesday Group Wins Big on Steering Committee

By Emma Dumain
Posted December 10, 2015 at 12:16pm
One of Ryan's first acts as speaker was to reconfigure the influential Steering Committee. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Meet the 11 Republicans Vying for the Steering Committee

By Emma Dumain
Posted December 9, 2015 at 4:16pm
(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Linda Sánchez Announces Democratic Leadership Bid

By Emma Dumain
Posted December 9, 2015 at 2:22pm
Israel said Democrats wanted to "shame Republicans into giving us a vote on stopping terrorists for buying guns in America." (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Democrats Tie Up House Floor to Force Vote on Guns Bill

By Emma Dumain and Lindsey McPherson
Posted December 8, 2015 at 5:16pm

Democrats Tie Up House Floor to Force Vote on Guns Bill

By Emma Dumain and Lindsey McPherson
Posted December 8, 2015 at 4:17pm
King won't back any bill with funds for the president's immigration order. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

King ‘Appreciative’ of Trump, but Won’t Endorse Muslim Comments

By Emma Dumain
Posted December 8, 2015 at 3:12pm
(Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

House Scrambling To Meet Deadlines, Go Home For Christmas

By Emma Dumain
Posted December 8, 2015 at 11:42am
Butterfield, chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, is interviewed by Roll Call in his office. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Black Caucus Chairman Seeks Partnership With Paul Ryan

By Emma Dumain
Posted December 8, 2015 at 5:00am
(Courtesy of Ed Pesce)

Senate Periodical Press Gallery Director Ed Pesce to Retire

By Emma Dumain
Posted December 4, 2015 at 6:01pm
Goodlatte. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Judiciary Chairman Puts Gun Onus on Executive Branch

By Emma Dumain
Posted December 4, 2015 at 12:45pm
Miller's legislation my soon see some floor action. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Visa Waiver Overhaul Provides Bipartisan Rallying Point

By Emma Dumain
Posted December 3, 2015 at 1:24pm
Feal met with McConnell's chief of staff Wednesday. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

9/11 Responder Health Care Renewal in Question

By Bridget Bowman and Emma Dumain
Posted December 2, 2015 at 6:17pm

Omnibus Spat Spills Into View as Democrats Ready Counteroffer

By Tamar Hallerman, Emma Dumain and Ryan McCrimmon
Posted December 2, 2015 at 3:43pm
Lummis frequently found herslef the only woman in many GOP circles. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Cynthia Lummis: ‘The Only Republican Woman’

By Emma Dumain
Posted November 30, 2015 at 12:12pm
Ryan has a long month ahead. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Congress Has a List of Deadlines, Is Checking It Twice

By Emma Dumain
Posted November 30, 2015 at 5:00am
(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

White House Loses Votes to GOP on Syrian Refugee Bill

By Emma Dumain and Lindsey McPherson
Posted November 19, 2015 at 4:29pm
Pelosi, D-Calif. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Democrats Slam White House Messaging On Refugee Bill

By Emma Dumain
Posted November 19, 2015 at 12:07pm
Ryan, R-Wis., center, speaks with his chief of staff, David Hoppe, following the Senate GOP's policy luncheon last week. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

House Republicans OK Changes to Steering Panel

By Emma Dumain
Posted November 19, 2015 at 9:39am
Price, left and Ryan are longtime allies. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

These Eight Republicans Could Save the Conference From Breaking

By Lindsey McPherson and Emma Dumain
Posted November 18, 2015 at 6:06pm
Lofgren and other Democrats want an investigation of the undercover sting that targeted Planned Parenthood. Republicans have called for a probe of the abortion provider itself. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

House Democrats Plan Alternative to Syrian Refugee Bill

By Emma Dumain
Posted November 18, 2015 at 1:51pm
Ryan speaks Tuesday before signing the defense policy bill. (Al Drago/CQ Roll Call)

House GOP Steering Proposal Could Deliver Results — Or Not

By Emma Dumain
Posted November 18, 2015 at 5:00am
McCarthy is forming a legislative task force in the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris. (Al Drago/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Ryan Calls for ‘Pause’ on Syrian Refugees

By Emma Dumain and Lindsey McPherson
Posted November 17, 2015 at 12:34pm
Ryan is ready to see his own influence diluted on the Steering Committee. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

GOP Moves Forward With Sweeping Steering Panel Changes

By Emma Dumain
Posted November 17, 2015 at 9:47am
Ellison, in 2011, arrives to testify at a Homeland Security Committee hearing on "The Extent of Radicalization in the American Muslim Community and that Community's Response" (Bill Clark/Roll Call)

House’s Muslim Members Brace for Charged Terror Debate

By Emma Dumain and Lindsey McPherson
Posted November 17, 2015 at 9:00am
Jordan was re-elected chairman of the House Freedom Caucus Monday evening. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

House Freedom Caucus Re-Elects Jordan as Chairman

By Emma Dumain
Posted November 16, 2015 at 8:45pm
(Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Ryan Calls for Classified Briefings After Paris Attacks

By Emma Dumain
Posted November 16, 2015 at 10:27am
Ryan. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Key Chairmen Could Be Booted From Steering Committee

By Emma Dumain
Posted November 12, 2015 at 3:47pm
Crenshaw is chairman of the panel overseeing Financial Services funding. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Appropriators Set Listening Sessions on Spending Bills

By Lindsey McPherson and Emma Dumain
Posted November 12, 2015 at 2:06pm
Boehner, foreground, and Ryan after the Oct. 29 speaker election. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

What Paul Ryan’s First Week Says About His Future

By Lindsey McPherson and Emma Dumain
Posted November 10, 2015 at 5:00am

What Paul Ryan’s First Week Says About His Future

By Emma Dumain and Lindsey McPherson
Posted November 10, 2015 at 4:01am
Shuster supports a bill to end Saturday mail delivery to pay for roads. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Shuster and Ryan: Exercise Buddies, Highway Bill Champions

By Emma Dumain
Posted November 9, 2015 at 5:00am
Pelosi, D-Calif. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Pelosi Pans Planned Parenthood Special Committee

By Emma Dumain
Posted November 5, 2015 at 2:47pm
Ryan is ready to see his own influence diluted on the Steering Committee. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Ryan Takes Crowdsourcing Approach to Spending Bills

By Emma Dumain
Posted November 5, 2015 at 1:55pm
Ryan and aides head to a GOP Conference meeting. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Task Force Charged With Steering Committee Review

By Emma Dumain
Posted November 5, 2015 at 11:02am

New Orleans Chef To Feed House Republicans Wednesday Night

By Emma Dumain
Posted November 4, 2015 at 4:06pm
Speaker Paul D. Ryan, R-Wis. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Parsing Ryan: Immigration Stance Open to Interpretation

By Emma Dumain
Posted November 4, 2015 at 9:31am

Parsing Ryan: Immigration Stance Open to Interpretation

By Emma Dumain
Posted November 4, 2015 at 8:32am
Ryan held a moment of silence on the floor. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Ryan Leaves Door Open to Policy Riders in Spending Bill

By Lindsey McPherson and Emma Dumain
Posted November 3, 2015 at 11:04am
From left, Nancy Pelosi, Eric Cantor, Boehner and Hastert, as the Illinois Republican's speaker portrait is unveiled. (CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Hastert Portrait Removed From Speaker’s Lobby

By Emma Dumain
Posted November 2, 2015 at 7:09pm
Members are vying to succeed Ryan as chairman of Ways and Means. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Brady, Tiberi Face Off Wednesday for Ways and Means Gavel

By Emma Dumain
Posted November 2, 2015 at 4:35pm
Capitol workers installed the new Speaker of the House sign at the entrance to the speaker's office suite in the Capitol in the early morning hours of Oct. 30. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Ryan’s First Test: The Highway Bill

By Emma Dumain and Lindsey McPherson
Posted November 2, 2015 at 5:00am
Workers surveyed the Cannon tunnel after water damage in August 2011. (Tom Williams/Roll Call File Photo)

Cannon Reopens After Asbestos Scare

By Emma Dumain and Bridget Bowman
Posted November 1, 2015 at 10:59am
Ryan addresses the House. (Tom Williams, CQ Roll Call)

Boehner: ‘God Had Another Plan’ for Ryan

By Emma Dumain
Posted November 1, 2015 at 10:35am
Boehner, foreground, and Ryan after the Oct. 29 speaker election. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Ryan: Immigration Overhaul Off the Table Under Obama

By Lindsey McPherson and Emma Dumain
Posted November 1, 2015 at 10:34am
Lowey, D-N.Y. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Appropriator Praises Speaker ‘Sonny Boy’ Ryan

By Emma Dumain
Posted October 30, 2015 at 1:36pm
Brady has put his hat in the ring for the chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Brady Makes Pitch for Ways and Means Gavel

By Emma Dumain
Posted October 29, 2015 at 5:45pm
McCarthy laughs as he is swarmed by reporters Monday while leaving Boehner's office. (Al Drago/CQ Roll Call)

McCarthy at Peace With Speaker’s Race Result

By Emma Dumain
Posted October 29, 2015 at 1:40pm
(Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Ryan Elected Speaker (Video)

By Emma Dumain
Posted October 29, 2015 at 10:42am
Webster. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Why Ryan’s Not Sweating Webster’s 43 Votes

By Emma Dumain
Posted October 28, 2015 at 6:12pm
Ryan and aides head to a GOP Conference meeting. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Paul Ryan Nominated for Speaker (Video)

By Emma Dumain and Lindsey McPherson
Posted October 28, 2015 at 2:32pm
(Al Drago/CQ Roll Call)

Critics of Leadership Warming to Paul Ryan

By Emma Dumain
Posted October 28, 2015 at 12:11pm

House Votes to Revive Ex-Im Bank (Video)

By Emma Dumain
Posted October 27, 2015 at 6:39pm
McMorris Rodgers and Messer arrive Monday for a meeting with Boehner. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Steering Committee, Other Rules Changes to Confront GOP

By Emma Dumain
Posted October 27, 2015 at 12:59pm
House Appropriations Chairman Harold Rogers of Kentucky. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Members Wait for Big Budget, Debt Details

By Niels Lesniewski and Emma Dumain
Posted October 26, 2015 at 9:26pm
Hensarling, left, and Boehner. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

House Takes Steps to Revive Ex-Im Bank

By Emma Dumain
Posted October 26, 2015 at 7:36pm
Boehner, left, will likely be handing the speaker's gavel over to Ryan at the end of the week. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

5 Things to Watch in the House This Week

By Emma Dumain
Posted October 26, 2015 at 5:00am
Ryan will run for speaker. (Al Drago/CQ Roll Call)

Ryan to Colleagues: I’m In

By Emma Dumain and Matt Fuller
Posted October 22, 2015 at 6:36pm
Boehner wants to raise the debt limit before he resigns next week. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Conservative Debt Limit Plan Shelved

By Emma Dumain
Posted October 22, 2015 at 6:36pm
(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

GOP Factions Fall in Line for Ryan

By Emma Dumain
Posted October 22, 2015 at 2:04pm
With the HFC's support, Ryan is ready to move forward. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Paul Ryan Clears Biggest Hurdle to Speaker Bid

By Matt Fuller and Emma Dumain
Posted October 21, 2015 at 8:16pm
(Al Drago/CQ Roll Call)

Boehner: No Plan B if Ryan Opts Out

By Emma Dumain
Posted October 21, 2015 at 1:17pm
(Al Drago/CQ Roll Call)

Boehner Sets Speaker Elections

By Emma Dumain and Matt Fuller
Posted October 21, 2015 at 9:46am

Paul Ryan Sets Conditions for Speaker Bid (Video)

By Matt Fuller and Emma Dumain
Posted October 20, 2015 at 8:09pm
(Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Ryan Spokesman: No ‘Final Decision’ Tonight

By Matt Fuller and Emma Dumain
Posted October 20, 2015 at 2:49pm
Flores, chairman of the conservative Republican Study Committee, said his group's proposed budget sets out markers for the GOP. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Boehner vs. the RSC on Debt Limit

By Emma Dumain
Posted October 20, 2015 at 1:12pm
Ryan may finally answer the question: Will he run for speaker? (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Answers to Come in a Week of GOP Leadership Questions

By Matt Fuller and Emma Dumain
Posted October 19, 2015 at 6:43pm
Boehner still hopes to resign at the end of the month. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

House Republicans Holding Special Meeting Tuesday

By Emma Dumain
Posted October 19, 2015 at 3:59pm
With Messer presiding over a near-empty chamber, the House approved a continuing resolution to keep the government running. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Freedom Caucus Requests Get Mainstream Attention

By Emma Dumain
Posted October 16, 2015 at 3:45pm
Bass, D-Calif., walks down the House steps following a vote in the Capitol last week. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

For Now, House Democrats Opt Against Rules Changes

By Emma Dumain
Posted October 15, 2015 at 2:32pm

For Now, House Democrats Opt Against Rules Changes

By Emma Dumain
Posted October 15, 2015 at 1:33pm
Hanna adds fuel to the Benghazi Committee fire. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Republican: Going After Clinton Was ‘Big Part’ of Benghazi Probe

By Emma Dumain
Posted October 15, 2015 at 9:51am
Boehner wants to "clean the barn" before he resigns. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Team Boehner: Debt Ceiling Deal ‘Certainly Possible’

By Emma Dumain and Niels Lesniewski
Posted October 14, 2015 at 3:56pm
Almost everyone is awaiting Ryan's decision. (Douglas Graham/Roll Call File Photo)

While Waiting for Ryan, Would-Be Speakers Weigh Bids

By Emma Dumain
Posted October 13, 2015 at 1:19pm

While Waiting for Ryan, Would-Be Speakers Weigh Bids

By Emma Dumain
Posted October 13, 2015 at 12:20pm
Republicans, led by McCarthy, met Wednesday with Netanyahu. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Members See No Problems With McCarthy Staying On (Video)

By Emma Dumain
Posted October 9, 2015 at 5:28pm
Ryan leaves a meeting of the House Republican Conference in the Capitol Thursday. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

House GOP Regroups, Still With No Endgame in Sight

By Emma Dumain
Posted October 9, 2015 at 12:28pm

House GOP Regroups, Still With No Endgame in Sight

By Emma Dumain
Posted October 9, 2015 at 11:30am
Ribble has left the Freedom Caucus (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Second Republican Resigns From House Freedom Caucus

By Emma Dumain
Posted October 8, 2015 at 7:28pm
McCarthy arrives in the Longworth House Office Building minutes before shocking House Republicans with his news. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Inside the Room: McCarthy Drops a Bomb

By Emma Dumain
Posted October 8, 2015 at 6:38pm

More Nays Than Yeas in GOP Search for Speaker

By Emma Dumain
Posted October 8, 2015 at 4:45pm
(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

McCarthy Shocks Conference by Dropping Speaker Bid (Video)

By Emma Dumain and Matt Fuller
Posted October 8, 2015 at 12:45pm
Pelosi said Thursday it's up to the Democrats on the panel to decide whether to continue on the Benghazi Committee. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll)

Pelosi: Members’ Choice Whether to Quit Benghazi Committee (Video)

By Emma Dumain
Posted October 8, 2015 at 12:04pm

McCarthy Shocks Conference by Dropping Speaker Bid (Video)

By Emma Dumain and Matt Fuller
Posted October 8, 2015 at 11:46am
With Messer presiding over a near-empty chamber, the House approved a continuing resolution to keep the government running. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Republicans Eye Rules Changes as Possible Conference Unifier

By Emma Dumain
Posted October 8, 2015 at 9:18am

Republicans Eye Rules Changes as Possible Conference Unifier

By Emma Dumain
Posted October 8, 2015 at 8:19am