Congress · 116th Congress
House rules package offers compromise on members’ requests
The House rules package for the 117th Congress would weaken a procedural tool of the minority and strengthen oversight provisions, among other changes.
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Congress · 116th Congress
Pelosi names the first woman to be House chief administrative officer
Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Friday that Catherine Szpindor will take over as the House Chief Administrative Office, the first woman to hold the job.
Congress · 116th Congress
House rules would exempt coronavirus, climate bills from budget limits
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Congress · 116th Congress
In defiance of Trump, Senate overrides defense veto
Rejecting President Donald Trump, the Senate voted to override a veto and pass the annual defense authorization bill into law without his signature.
Congress · 116th Congress
Catholics rise to prominence in Congress
Catholics will hold 29 percent of seats in the new Congress, not to mention the roles of House speaker and U.S. president
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
2020 in 6 horrible minutes: Congressional Hits and Misses
Say goodbye to 2020 with Congressional Hits and Misses’ annual video roundup.
Congress · 116th Congress
Opening day for the Senate won’t be clean break from the old
The Senate will open the 117th Congress on Sunday, although much business will have to wait because we don't know who will be in the majority.
Congress · 116th Congress
Margaret Kibben to become first woman to serve as House chaplain
Maragaret Kibben has been selected as the House chaplain for the 117th Congress, and she will be the first woman to serve in the role.
Congress · 116th Congress
Capitol Police to enhance security at Jan. 6 session to certify election
Capitol Police will enhance security around the congressional complex for the Jan. 6 joint session, a response to rising threats and concerns.
Congress · 116th Congress
House prepares for an opening day unlike any other
The House’s opening proceedings for the 117th Congress will last hours and at least a day longer than would normally occur due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Contested Iowa House seat will go to the GOP for now, Pelosi says
Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Iowa Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks will be seated in the new Congress even as her opponent contests the election.
Congress · 116th Congress
2020: Roll Call’s photo picks of the year
Watch as Roll Call photographers Bill Clark, Tom Williams and Caroline Brehman talk about some of their top photo picks of 2020.
Congress · 116th Congress
Budget process, COVID spending being undermined by OMB, Biden transition says
President-elect Joe Biden's transition leaders say cooperation from the Office of Managment and Budget is needed to plan COVID spending.
Podcasts · 116th Congress
The year we will never forget - Roll Call
Impeachment, the COVID-19 pandemic, Black Lives Matter and the lives, deaths and everyday extraordinary business of Capitol Hill and Congress.
Congress · 116th Congress
Rep.-elect Luke Letlow dies of COVID-19
Rep.-elect Luke Letlow, a Louisiana Republican and former chief of staff to retiring Rep. Ralph Abraham who he was elected to succeed, has died of COVID-19.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate could be in session (and voting) through New Year’s and beyond
The standoff in the Senate over increasing economic relief checks to $2000 means the chamber might be voting on New Year's Day and beyond.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Georgia GOP senators Perdue, Loeffler back Trump call for $2,000 payments
Whether the Republicans' support leads to Senate action remains unclear. The House passed a bill with bipartisan support Monday.
Congress · 116th Congress
The Inaugural Luncheon is the latest pandemic casualty
The Inaugural Luncheon has been canceled as COVID-19 continues to upend the ceremonies around the swearing-in of President-elect Joe Biden.
Congress · 116th Congress
McConnell blocks Democrats’ attempts to boost relief checks to $2,000
GOP leader thwarts effort to quickly pass bigger stimulus checks that President Donald Trump sought when he signed a relief package.
Policy · 116th Congress
New federal dietary guidelines dish out familiar rules
The latest version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans unveiled Tuesday leaves in place many recommendations, including two drinks a day for adult men.